Los Angeles Angels vs Texas Rangers Betting Pick and Odds Preview

MLB wagering interest swings to the Los Angeles Angels vs Texas Rangers battle on Monday at Globe Life Park as the Rangers try to pick up a win on home turf and reward those moneyline betting.

It's a pitching duel between Doug Fister for the Texas Rangers (1-1 on the year) and Garrett Richards for Los Angeles Angels (1-0 so far).

Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 4.1-2.2 win for the Angels on Monday. 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

The Texas Rangers bring a 4-7 record to the battle against the 7-3 Angels. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Texas vs Los Angeles injuries news.

The Texas Rangers sit at No. 29 in the current MLB power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Los Angeles Angels sit at No. 11 on the same chart.

Statistical Matchup

At the plate, Texas owns the No. 22 ranking for hits at 7.82 per game. By contrast, the Los Angeles Angels are rated No. 3 in the same category at 9.7 per game.

Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Texas has the No. 19-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Angels own the No. 13 mark in runs allowed.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Los Angeles hopes solid pitching and defense that led to their last victory - a 12-strikeout performance from Shohei Ohtani - will prevail again after their 6-1 victory against Oakland at Angel Stadium.

Texas didn't get the job done in their last match, falling 7-4 to Toronto on Sunday at Globe Life Park.

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