The Los Angeles Angels (59-82) travel to face off against the Texas Rangers (68-74) on Saturday, September 7th. This game will be played at Globe Life Field in Arlington and televised on FOX. The Angels are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Rangers are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Angels. First pitch is set for 6:05 CT.
Angels vs. Rangers Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Angels (+121)
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 8.5 Runs
- In their last 15 games, the Angels have scored 5 or more runs in 7 games, showing strong offensive potential.
- The Angels have won 3 of their last 4 games against the Rangers, indicating favorable head-to-head performance.
- In their last 15 games, the Angels have held opponents to 3 or fewer runs in 6 games, demonstrating effective starting pitching.
- The Angels have a recent away win against a strong team (LAD) with a score of 10-1 on September 4th, showcasing their ability to perform well on the road.
- The Angels have a balanced record of 5-5 in their last 10 games, indicating they are competitive and capable of winning against various opponents.
Angels vs Rangers
It was all Los Angeles in the last game of this series, as the Angels took down the Rangers by a score of 5-1. The Angels offense only had two more hits than the Rangers and struck out 12 times, but still picked up a convincing win. Heading into the game, they were at +133 on the money line.
This game featured a starting pitching matchup between Samuel Aldegheri for the Angels and Gerson Garabito for the Rangers. Aldegheri went six innings and gave up just one hit and one earned run, picking up a win in the game. On the other side, Garabito only went 2 2/3 innings and gave up two earned runs, taking the loss.
Los Angeles got to Garabito early, scoring two runs in the first and adding three more in the 2nd. As for the Rangers, they scored their only run in the 3rd. Both offenses went silent after that, as the Angels picked up the 5-1 road win.
As underdogs, the Angels have been profitable against the run line with a 69-51 record, but as favorites, they’ve struggled with a 5-16 record. Overall, their run line record is 74-67 with an average run differential of -0.9 runs per game. Heading into today’s game, their over/under record is 66-70, and their games have averaged 8.7 runs per game this season.
With a 59-82 record, the Angels are in 5th place in the AL West, 17 games behind the Astros. They are 3.5 games behind the Athletics for 4th place in the division. This season, the Angels have an overall series record of 12-29-3.
Tyler Anderson Gets The Start For The Angels
The Angels are sending left-hander Tyler Anderson to the mound today vs. the Rangers. He has made 27 starts this season and has a record of 10-12 with an ERA of 3.55. Anderson’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.25. In his 27 appearances, he has turned in 12 quality starts. Looking back at his most recent outing, Anderson finished with a no-decision vs. the Mariners, giving up four earned runs in four innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Opponents are batting .223 off Anderson this season.
Angels Offense Breakdown
Over the past eight games, Mickey Moniak has been on a tear for the Angels, going 10/29 with five homers and 10 RBIs. Taylor Ward has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 11/35 with four homers in his last nine games. For the season, Ward is batting .243 with a team-leading 21 homers.
As a team, the Angels are 27th in the league in runs scored at 3.9 runs per game. They are also near the bottom of the league in home runs and have a collective batting average of just .230. Currently, the team’s on-base percentage of .301 is 20th in the league.
Currently on a three-series winning streak, the Rangers have an overall series record of 19-24-1. Their run line record is 59-83, with a run differential of -0.3 for the season. Texas is 39-34 at home and 29-40 on the road, and they have a 7-3 record in their last 10 games.
When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, the Rangers have a 23-29 O/U record this season. Their games have averaged 8.7 runs, and the under has hit in their last two games. Texas is 45-33 as favorites and 32-22 as the home favorite. Heading into today’s game, the Rangers are 68-74 and trail the Astros by 8.5 games in the AL West.
Jack Leiter Gets The Start For The Rangers
Jack Leiter and the Rangers are hosting the Angels today. Leiter has started 2 games so far this season, and he has a loss and a no-decision. His last start was against the Yankees, where he went 5 innings, giving up 5 runs, and he struck out 7. In his first start of the season, he went 4 innings and gave up 3 runs to the White Sox.
Rangers Offense Breakdown
Over the past six games, Wyatt Langford and Josh Jung have been swinging the bat well for the Rangers, with Langford going 9/24 and Jung going 10/24. Langford has two homers and eight RBIs during this stretch, while Jung has two homers and five RBIs. Langford is also on a six-game hitting streak. Corey Seager has been the team’s top power threat this season, as his 30 homers are 12th in the league.
As a team, the Rangers are 23rd in scoring at 4.2 runs per game, and they have been slightly better on the road this season, averaging 4.3 runs per contest. Overall, they are 19th in home runs and have a collective batting average of .239. Texas is also near the bottom of the league in terms of on-base percentage and OPS.
Angels vs Rangers Prediction
The best way to play the Angels vs. Rangers matchup is to take the Angels on the money line, with the payout being +121. We have the Angels winning this one by a score of 5-4, and with the payout, there is some good value on the Angels to pick up the win.
Looking at some of the starting pitcher projections, we have Tyler Anderson finishing with five strikeouts, which would have him just outside the top half of all starters. As for Jack Leiter, we have him finishing with six K’s, which would have him 13th among all starters.
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Last updated:September 7, 2024 Angels, Rangers