The Texas Rangers and Los Angeles Angels find themselves fighting for a wild-card spot when they continue their four-game set in La La Land on Tuesday. The two teams have battled back and forth so far this year with the Rangers holding a 6-4 edge in the season series. That being said, the Rangers have won three of the past four while averaging 5.0 runs per game.
Tyson Ross will get the start for the Rangers in his third outing since returning from the DL. The time away has done little to help the struggling Ross, as the righty has surrendered eight runs while walking 11 batters in his past two starts. Ross faced the Angels once this season and pitched 5.2 innings of one-run ball, which was one of the better outings of his injury-riddled campaign.
The Halos will counter with the horribly inconsistent Ricky Nolasco. When the 11-year vet is on his game, he is near untouchable, with a 1.40 ERA in his wins. But he has been dreadful in losses or no-decisions, with an ERA approaching 7.00. To make matters worse, Nolasco has a 17.55 ERA in two starts against the Rangers this season.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those going with the Los Angeles Angels in this one found them listed on the oddsboard as moneyline favorites of -140 at Sportsbook for Tuesday's contest. The betting total was hovering near 9.5 at Sportsbook.
OddsShark computer prediction formulas pick a 4.2-3.0 win for the Rangers on Tuesday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Texas Rangers vs Los Angeles Angels Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
64-61 Los Angeles battles the Rangers, currently with a 62-62 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Los Angeles vs Texas injuries news.
This game puts the Los Angeles Angels, most recently No. 7 in OddsShark MLB Power Rankings, up against the Texas Rangers, who rate a No. 4 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
On offense, it's a battle between the Los Angeles Angels and its No. 25-rated batting order, averaging 4.28 runs per nine innings, against the No. 5 lineup of the Texas Rangers at 5.1 runs per outing.
Los Angeles owns the No. 7 defense, allowing 4.28 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Texas's No. 17-rated defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Texas got the job done in their last match in a 5-3 victory over Los Angeles on Monday at Angel Stadium behind starter Cole Hamels.
Next Betting Matchups
Texas at Los Angeles, Wednesday, August 23