Los Angeles will look to improve on its 51-45 record when take on Texas, a key part of the MLB odds lineup on Tuesday.

Texas puts its faith in starter Alexi Ogando to earn a win and boost his personal mark of 9-3. Getting the ball for the Angels is Tyler Chatwood, who owns a 5-5 record on the season with a 3.62 ERA.



View Texas vs LA Angels Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
On the Sportsbook MLB line for this matchup, Los Angeles sat as +120 underdogs. The total was set at 7.5.

Power Rankings:
The Angels - Rangers odds would favor the Rangers if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Los Angeles is rated No. 7 in the current American League Odds Shark poll, while Texas is at No. 3 in the American League.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits Los Angeles' No. 12-rated American League offense, averaging 3.8 runs per game, against a Rangers defense that ranks No. 8 in the American League at 4.2 in runs allowed per game. The Angels have averaged 8.7 hits per game so far, less than Rangers batters have averaged on the year (9.4 hits per game).

Los Angeles owns the American League's No. 2 defense, allowing 3.6 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Texas' American League No. 8-rated defense.

Last time out for Texas, they were a 3-1 Sportsbook as they battled the Mariners on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Rangers at -140 were rewarded, while the 4 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors. Texas looks to continue its winning ways following a victory last time out against the Mariners, a 3-1 final on Sunday in support of Matt Harrison at Safeco Field.

Los Angeles lost its last outing, a 9-1 result against the Athletics on July 17. Bettors who backed the Athletics at -138 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (10) sent OVER bettors to the payout window. Los Angeles suffered a 9-1 loss against Oakland on Sunday, as Joel Pineiro wasn't able to lead his team to victory at Overstock.com Coliseum.


Texas Rangers Trends:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing LA Angels are 6-4
After playing Seattle are 7-3
After a win are 10-0

Los Angeles Angels Trends:
When playing on Tuesday are 8-2
Before playing Texas are 5-5
After playing Oakland are 4-6
After a loss are 9-1

A few Rangers at Angels trends to consider:
Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Texas is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas' last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas' last 5 games
LA Angels are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels' last 5 games when playing at home against Texas
LA Angels are 15-6 SU in their last 21 games
LA Angels are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Texas


Next up:
Texas at LA Angels, Wednesday, July 20