In this article we will formulate a Rangers vs Angels prediction for this MLB game on Friday, August 21st at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Texas Rangers Betting Preview
The Texas Rangers are 63-65 this year after they won two out of three against the Nationals by scores of 5-0, 0-6, and 2-0. In game three, Texas scored once in the third inning and once in the eighth in the win. The Rangers recorded six hits in the game and they were led by Seager, who went 2-4 with one home run and one RBI. deGrom allowed one hit and zero earned runs over 6.0 innings for the win, while Latz picked up the save. Prior to that series, Texas lost two out of three against the Athletics and three out of four against the Angels.
This season, Texas has a 4.25 ERA with a 1.30 WHIP and a .248 opponent batting average, while they have scored 514 runs with a .242 batting average and a .315 on base percentage. Jake Burger has led the Rangers with 21 home runs and 73 RBIs, while Ezequiel Duran has added 13 home runs and 64 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Texas is MacKenzie Gore, who is 7-9 with a 4.45 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP over 139.2 innings pitched this year.
Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Angels are 51-77 this season after they won two out of three against the Astros by scores of 3-1, 2-3, and 18-3. In game three, Los Angeles trailed 2-1 after the first inning, but they scored the next 17 runs for the blowout win. The Angels recorded 18 hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Neto, who went 5-6 with one home run and seven RBIs. Rodriguez allowed five hits and zero earned runs over 7.0 innings for the win, while Weiman allowed one earned run in relief. Prior to that series, Los Angeles lost two out of three against the Royals, but did win three out of four against the Rangers before that.
This season, Los Angeles has a 4.34 ERA with a 1.34 WHIP and a .233 opponent batting average, while they have scored 530 runs with a .237 batting average and a .311 on base percentage. Zach Neto has led the Angels with 21 home runs and 61 RBIs, while Mike Trout has added 20 home runs and 45 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Los Angeles is Reid Detmers, who is 4-8 with a 3.78 ERA and a 1.06 WHIP over 143.0 innings pitched this season.
Why the Texas Rangers will win
- The Angels have lost each of their last 11 night games against American League opponents following a road win.
- The Rangers have won each of their last six Friday home games.
- The Angels have failed to cover the run line in six of their last seven games at Globe Life Field against teams that held a losing record.
- The home team has covered the run line in each of the last three games between the Angels and Rangers.
- The Rangers have won the first inning in each of their last four home games against AL West opponents.
- The Angels have trailed after 3 innings in 12 of their last 16 road games against opponents that held a losing record.
- The Rangers have led after 5 innings in four of their last five home games against AL West opponents.
Why the Los Angeles Angels will win
- The Rangers have lost each of their last 11 games as favorites against AL West opponents following a win.
- The Angels have won five of their last six games as underdogs against AL West opponents.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last 11 games as favorites against AL West opponents following a win.
- The road team has covered the run line in each of the Angels’ last six games.
- The Rangers have trailed after 3 innings in seven of their last eight night games against AL West opponents.
- The Rangers have trailed after 5 innings in four of their last five night games against AL West opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Rangers’ last 10 home games against AL West opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Eleven of the Angels’ last 12 night games as underdogs have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in 14 of the Rangers’ last 15 home games against AL West opponents.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the Angels’ last seven games at Globe Life Field.
Texas Rangers Player Prop Facts
- Corey Seager has hit a home run in three of his last four home appearances against the Angels.
- MacKenzie Gore has recorded seven or more strikeouts in each of his last three appearances against the Angels.
- Jarred Kelenic has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 19 appearances with his team as a home favorite against AL opponents.
Los Angeles Angels Player Prop Facts
- Zach Neto has hit a home run in four of the Angels’ last five road games against AL West opponents that held a losing record.
- Reid Detmers has recorded eight or more strikeouts in each of his last four appearances in night games against AL West teams that held a losing record.
- Nolan Schanuel has recorded at least one hit in each of the Angels’ last 10 night games against opponents that held a losing record.
- Reid Detmers ranks 8th in the league for total Strikeouts (167) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Rangers rank 26th in the league for runs scored this season (514).
- The Rangers rank T26th in the league for doubles this season (181).
- The Angels rank 29th in the league for walks allowed this season (528).
- The Angels rank 28th in the league for slugging percentage this season (.376).
Rangers vs Angels Prediction
Texas comes into this matchup after winning two out of three against the Nationals, but they have scored two runs or fewer in three of their last four games. The Rangers are 34-28 at home this year, while the Angels are 22-41 on the road. Los Angeles is also coming off of a series win and they have allowed three runs or fewer in five straight. The Angels are starting Detmers, who has allowed two earned runs or fewer in four of his last five starts, while Gore has allowed three earned runs in three of his last five outings. Take the Angels on the road here.