the Los Angeles Angels (24-14) and the Texas Rangers (15-19) clash Tuesday in the second game of a 3-game series at Globe Life Field. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05 pm ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Angels vs Rangers odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: The Angels lead the series 3-2.
Angel’s RHP Noah Syndergaard was anything but a superhero as he was spotted a 3-0 lead and couldn’t get out of the 1st inning Monday. The righty allowed 6 runs (4 earned) in 2/3 IP. The Angels battled back, but they ultimately fell 7-4.
The Rangers have won 2 contests in a row and scored 7 in each. OF Cole Calhoun is 7-for-17 (.412) with 2 home runs and 6 RBIs over his last 5 games.
Angels at Rangers projected starters
LHP Reid Detmers vs LHP Taylor Hearn
Detmers (2-1, 3.77 ERA) had some extra rest for his 7th start. He has a 0.84 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 5.8 K/9 through 31 IP.
- Had a historic outing in his last start with a no-hitter against the Tampa Bay Rays last Tuesday. He allowed 1 walk and struck out 2 in 9 scoreless frames.
- The 22-year-old top prospect for the Halos features a fastball (93 mph avg), slider, curveball and changeup.
- Was shelled for 5 runs on 6 hits and a walk while fanning 5 in 3 1/3 innings at the Rangers April 15.
Hearn (2-2, 5.26 ERA) makes his 7th start. He has a 1.64 WHIP, 4.6 BB/9 and 10.2 K/9 over 25 2/3 IP.
- Has been solid in a couple of 5-inning outings in May, going 2-0 with a 1.80 ERA and 11 K but has lived dangerously with 3 walks in each.
- The Angels got to him April 16 for 3 runs on 6 hits and a walk with 4 K over 3 2/3 innings.
Angels at Rangers odds and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:25 pm ET.
- Money line (ML): Angels -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Rangers +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Angels -1.5 (+122) | Rangers +1.5 (-150)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)
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Angels at Rangers picks and predictions
prediction
Angels 5, Rangers 2
Moneyline
The Angels adapt to left-handed pitching as they’re hitting .246 against them and rights this season. The Rangers hit .224 against southpaws, which is 12 points higher than what they do against rights.
The Angels could opt to sit DH Shhei Ohtani and 1B Jared Walsh against Hearn. Ohtani is Wednesday’s scheduled starting pitcher. Surprising no one, OF Mike Trout is hitting .370 with 2 HR and 5 RBIs against left-handers this season.
I still like the ANGELS (-130) here, but wait until the lineup is released as the line is sure to move in your favor if one or both of those left-handed bats are out.
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Run line/Against the spread
The Angels got off to a 3-0 lead in the first inning Monday and Thor couldn’t keep them in the game. They should get to hear early, and I like the ANGELS FIRST FIVE INNINGS (+100) as well as ANGELS -1.5 (+122).
Wait until closer to first pitch or at least the lineup is released to see if the odds improve. There is a prop bet I like, and that’s DETMERS UNDER 4.5 STRIKEOUTS (-170) as he has struck out 5 just once this season. While it was against the Rangers he had 2, 2, 4, 4, and 3 in the other 5 starts. Toss that in a parley.
Over/Under
The Over is 4-0-2 in Angels’ last 6 road games vs. a left-handed starter. The Over is 5-0-2 in the last 7 between these 2 teams. Both teams have hit the over in 2 out of their last 3 games, but I don’t trust either offense enough to combine for 9 runs. PASSPORT.
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