The Texas Rangers get a visit from the Los Angeles Angels in MLB baseball betting action on Tuesday, with the home side looking to send the visitors to the showers with a loss.
Texas sends A.J. Griffin out against Daniel Wright for the Los Angeles Angels in this game. Griffin is 7-4 with a 4.78 ERA on the season, while Wright is 0-3 on the year and has a 7.05 ERA.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the MLB moneyline for this betting odds matchup, Texas sat as -180 favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook. The over/under total was set at 10.5, according to Sportsbook.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 5.0-3.3 win for the Rangers. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Los Angeles Angels vs Texas Rangers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
89-62 Texas battles the Angels, currently with a 65-85 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Texas vs Los Angeles injuries news.
According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 14-ranked Texas Rangers and the No. 15-rated Los Angeles Angels in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Texas Rangers No. 5-rated offense, averaging 4.78 runs per game, against a Los Angeles Angels defense that ranks No. 21 at 4.61 in runs allowed per game. The Texas Rangers have averaged 9 hits per game so far, more than Los Angeles Angels batters have averaged on the year (8.74 hits per game).
Texas owns the No. 24 defense, allowing 4.78 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Los Angeles's No. 21-rated defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Angels were saddled with a loss last time out in J Chacin's start, as they lost 3-2 against Texas on Monday at Globe Life Park.
Next Betting Matchups
Los Angeles at Texas, Wednesday, September 21st