A key battle on the MLB betting odds menu sees the visiting Los Angeles Angels dueling the Texas Rangers on Sunday at Globe Life Park.
Martin Perez will take the mound for the Texas Rangers, and he'll carry a 10-10 record into the contest. Andrew Heaney gets the ball for the Los Angeles Angels; he's 1-0 so far this season.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those betting on the visitors in this one found the Los Angeles Angels listed as of -105 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Total bettors saw the number open in the area of 11.5, check for odds updates at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 4.4-2.2 win for the Rangers on Sunday. 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 67-68 record to the battle against the 70-66 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. 5 in the current MLB power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Los Angeles Angels sit at No. 4 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Texas Rangers No. 6 ranked offense (5.08 runs per game) against a Los Angeles Angels defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 8 at 4.34 runs allowed per game. The Texas Rangers have been averaging 8.29 hits per game, more than the Los Angeles Angels have managed so far this season (8.23 hits on average).
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Texas has the No. 17-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Angels own the No. 8 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Los Angeles won a close affair on Saturday in their last outing, defeating Texas 7-4 in extra innings at Globe Life Park.
Next Betting Matchups
Los Angeles at Oakland, Monday, September 4th
Texas at Atlanta, Monday, September 4th