The Los Angeles Angels and the Texas Rangers meet Wednesday in MLB action from Globe Life Park. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Rangers vs Angels Prediction.
Starting Pitching Matchup
The Los Angeles Angels will send out Jack Kochanowicz for the start here and Kochanowicz is 3-10 with a 6.19 ERA and 71 strikeouts this season. Jacob Latz will get the nod for the Rangers here and is 1-0 with a 3.05 ERA and 56 strikeouts this season.
Los Angeles Angels Recap
The Los Angeles Angels come into this game looking to bounce back from a 7-3 loss at the hands of the Rangers last time out to sit at 62-70 this season. After this series, the Angels will head on the road for a series against the Houston Astros.
Angels Drop 7 Of Last 10 Games
Logan O’Hoppe has 82 hits including 19 home runs and 43 RBIs while Nolan Schanuel has 123 hits with 22 doubles, a triple, 10 home runs and 49 RBIs. Luis Rengifo has 14 doubles with his 104 hits and Taylor Ward also has 113 hits as well while Mike Trout’s added 20 home runs and 52 RBIs so far this season. Jorge Soler also has 12 doubles, 12 home runs and 34 RBIs, but also has 94 strikeouts so far this season. Jo Adell has 30 home runs and 81 RBIs. Ward has also chipped in 29 doubles, 30 home runs and 94 RBIs but has a team-high 147 strikeouts while Zach Neto has 27 doubles, 23 home runs, 57 RBIs and 23 stolen bases.
Why the Los Angeles Angels will win
- The Angels have won six of their last seven games as underdogs against AL West opponents following a loss.
- The Rangers have lost each of their last three games as favorites against AL West opponents following a win.
- The Angels have covered the run line in 14 of their last 15 games as underdogs against American League opponents following a loss.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last nine games as favorites against AL West opponents following a win.
Los Angeles Angels Player Prop Facts
- Zach Neto has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 12 road appearances against AL West opponents.
- Zach Neto has hit a home run in four of the Angels’ last five games against AL West opponents.
- Taylor Ward ranks T9th in the league in Home Runs (30) this season.
Texas Rangers Recap
The Texas Rangers come into this game looking to add on to their win over the Angels on Tuesday to sit at 67-67 this season. After this series, the Rangers will head on the road for a series against the Athletics.
Rangers Win 5 Of Their Last 7
Corey Seager has 101 hits including 20 home runs and 48 RBIs while Adolis Garcia has 103 hits with 26 doubles, 17 home runs, 67 RBIs and 13 stolen bases. Josh Jung has 90 hits with 12 doubles, 12 home runs and 48 RBIs while Wyatt Langford has 104 hits with 21 doubles, 19 home runs, 54 RBIs and 18 stolen bases and Jonah Heim has 9 homers and 38 RBIs. Josh Smith has chipped in 108 hits with 21 doubles, 9 home runs and 32 RBIs with 9 stolen bases and Marcus Semien’s added 108 hits with 16 doubles, 15 homers and 62 RBIs but has 93 strikeouts this season.
Why the Texas Rangers will win
- The Rangers have won 12 of their last 13 games as home favorites against American League opponents.
- The Angels have lost six of their last seven games at Globe Life Field.
- The Angels have failed to cover the run line in six of their last seven games at Globe Life Field.
- The Rangers have covered the run line in five of their last six games as home favorites against the Angels.
Texas Rangers Player Prop Facts
- Corey Seager has hit a home run in six of the Rangers’ last eight home games against AL West opponents.
- Josh Jung has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 10 appearances against AL West opponents that held a losing record.
Total Runs Facts
- Eight of the last nine games between the Angels and Rangers have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Five of the Angels’ last six games as underdogs against the Rangers have gone OVER the total runs line.
Rangers vs Angels Prediction
I’m on the over in this one. I get the case to be made for either side, but this is an even less trustworthy matchup on the mound than Corbin vs. Kikuchi on Tuesday, and we got into double digits in that game. Not only that, but I think we’re going to get more runs in this one as well, so I’m rocking with the over in this game.