In this article we will formulate a Rangers vs Angels prediction for this MLB game on Sunday, August 23rd 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 64-66 this season after they split the first two games by scores of 2-1 and 0-3. In game two, Texas fell behind in the first inning and never woke up at the plate for the shutout loss. The Rangers recorded just one hit and they were led by Freeman, who went 1-3 in the game. Bradford allowed seven hits and two earned runs over 5.1 innings for the loss, while Ahlstrom allowed one earned run in relief. Prior to this series, Texas won two out of three against the Nationals, but lost two out of three against the Athletics before that.
This season, Texas has a 4.20 ERA with a 1.29 WHIP and a .247 opponent batting average, while they have scored 516 runs with a .241 batting average and a .314 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 Cal Quantrill, who is 5-4 with a 3.13 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP over 77.2 innings pitched this season.
Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Angels are 52-78 this year after they won game two by a score of 3-0 on Saturday. Los Angeles scored one run in the first inning, one in the sixth, and one in the eighth in the win. The Angels recorded 10 hits in the game and they were led by Trout, who went 2-4 with one RBI. Johnson allowed one hit and zero earned runs over 7.0 innings for the win, while Watson got the save. Prior to this series, Los Angeles won two out of three against the Astros, but lost two out of three against the Royals before that.
This season, Los Angeles has a 4.26 ERA with a 1.34 WHIP and a .232 opponent batting average, while they have scored 534 runs with a .236 batting average and a .310 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 46 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Los Angeles is Yusei Kikuchi, who is 0-3 with a 5.81 ERA and a 1.58 WHIP over 31.0 innings pitched this year.
Why the Texas Rangers will win
- The Rangers have won each of their last nine games following a home loss.
- The Angels have lost 14 of their last 15 games against American League opponents following a road win.
- The Angels have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last nine day games following a road win.
- The Rangers have covered the run line in each of their last four games against American League opponents following a home loss.
- The Angels have trailed after 3 innings in seven of their last nine road day games.
- The Rangers have led after 5 innings in nine of their last 10 day games at Globe Life Field against AL West opponents.
Why the Los Angeles Angels will win
- The Angels have won four of their last five games as underdogs against the Rangers.
- The Rangers have lost six of their last eight games as favorites against AL West opponents.
- The road team has covered the run line in each of the Angels’ last eight games.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven games as home favorites against AL West opponents.
- The Rangers have lost the first inning in three of their last four home games against American League opponents.
- The Rangers have trailed after 3 innings in 13 of their last 17 games against American League opponents.
- The Angels have led after 5 innings in three of their last four games against AL West opponents that held a losing record.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Rangers’ last seven games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Twelve of the Angels’ last 13 games as underdogs against American League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in eight of the Angels’ last nine games at Globe Life Field.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in 15 of the Rangers’ last 17 home games against AL West opponents.
Texas Rangers Player Prop Facts
- Brandon Nimmo has hit a home run in three of the Rangers’ last four day games.
- Brandon Nimmo has recorded at least one hit in each of the Rangers’ last seven day games against opponents that held a losing record.
- Cal Quantrill has recorded four or more strikeouts in four of his last five appearances.
Los Angeles Angels Player Prop Facts
- Zach Neto has hit a home run in seven of the Angels’ last 11 road games against AL West opponents that held a losing record.
- Wade Meckler has recorded at least one hit in each of his nine previous appearances against the Rangers.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Rangers rank 29th in the league for runs scored this season (516).
- The Rangers rank 27th in the league for doubles this season (184).
- The Angels rank 29th in the league for slugging percentage this season (.375).
- The Angels rank 28th in the league for strikeouts against this season (1226).
Rangers vs Angels Prediction
Los Angeles comes into this matchup after alternating wins and losses over their last five games and they have allowed three runs or fewer in five straight. The Angels are 23-42 on the road this year, while the Rangers are 35-29 at home. Texas has won three of their last five games, but they have scored two runs or fewer in four straight. The Rangers are starting Quantrill, who has allowed one earned run or fewer in four straight starts, while Kikuchi hasn’t pitched since April. Take the Rangers -1.5 here.