LA Angels (58-82) vs. Texas Rangers (68-73)
September 6, 2024, 8:05 PM EDT
Line: Texas Rangers -172 / LA Angels +146; Over/Under: +9
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The Los Angeles Angels and Texas Rangers will be playing an MLB game at Globe Life Park on Friday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this match. Here are our predictions for Texas Rangers vs Los Angeles Angels.
Starting pitcher showdown
The Los Angeles Angels will start Samuel Aldeguelli, who is 0-1 with a 3.60 ERA and three strikeouts this season. The Texas Rangers will start Jerson Garavito, who is 0-1 with a 2.55 ERA and 14 strikeouts this season.
Los Angeles Angels Overview
The Los Angeles Angels are looking to bounce back after opening the series with a 3-1 loss to the Rangers on Thursday, a loss that dealt the Angels an early setback after drawing with the rival Dodgers earlier this week.
Angels try to save Faith in the final stages
Taylor Ward had 122 hits, 25 doubles, 21 home runs and 64 RBIs, Zach Neto had 28 doubles, 116 strikeouts and 27 stolen bases, Luis Rengifo had 85 hits and 24 stolen bases, and Jo Adel had 20 home runs, 62 RBIs and 15 stolen bases. Logan O’Hoppe had 102 hits and Neto had 121 hits, with O’Hoppe having 18 home runs and 51 RBIs.
Why the Los Angeles Angels Will Win
The Angels have won four of their last five games in which they were behind against an AL West opponent after a loss. The Rangers have lost three of their last four games in which they were behind at home against an Angels win at home. The Rangers have failed to cover the score line in seven of their last eight nighttime games against an AL West opponent. The Angels have covered the score line in each of their last four games in which they were behind after a loss.
Texas Rangers Summary
The Texas Rangers are looking to add to their winning streak after a strong start to their four-game series on Thursday. The win puts the Texans on track for another series victory after beating the Yankees, Athletics and White Sox in the past two weeks.
Rangers make final playoff effort
Marcus Semien leads the Rangers with 133 hits, 25 doubles, 18 home runs and 64 RBIs, while Adoris Garcia has 22 home runs, 72 RBIs, 24 doubles and 11 stolen bases. Jonah Heim has 12 home runs and 53 RBIs, and Josh Smith has 26 doubles. Corey Seager also has 30 home runs and 74 RBIs this season. Wyatt Langford has 20 doubles, a team-high four triples, 10 home runs, 62 RBIs and 12 stolen bases.
Why the Texas Rangers Will Win
The Angels have lost each of their last 10 nighttime games against teams with a losing record. The Rangers have won eight of their last nine home games against American League opponents with a losing record. The Angels have failed to cover the score line nine of their last 10 nighttime games against teams with a losing record. The Rangers have covered the score line four of their last five games.
Texas Rangers vs LA Angels Predictions
I’m rooting for the Rangers. Honestly, I don’t know how Garavito will play, but there are hotter lineups behind him and I have no intention of going in front of the Rangers right now. If you would have told me a month ago that I would say this, I would have thought you were crazy. But right now, Texas is showing signs of crisis and is the only team with even the slightest chance of playing in this matchup. I’m betting on Texas.
