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Texas Rangers Look to Extend Undefeated Streak Against Los Angeles Angels

The Texas Rangers will face the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, CA, in the opener of a four-game AL West series. The Rangers have a strong track record against the Angels, being undefeated in their last eight games against them. The Rangers are the favorites to win, with Jacob deGrom starting as their pitcher. Yusei Kikuchi will be starting for the Angels. The first pitch is set for 9:38 PM ET, with the Rangers listed as -140 moneyline favorites and a total of 7.5 runs. The current line is Texas -133. Stay informed with our Rangers vs. Angels prediction and check out all our MLB picks for Monday's 10-game card.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rangers -133 | Angels +116
• Spread: Rangers -1.5 (+130) | Angels +1.5 (-150)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Texas will win straight-up is 57%.

Texas vs Los Angeles Stats

Texas Rangers

The Texas Rangers faced the San Diego Padres in a three-game series, winning the middle game after a tough extra-inning defeat in the opener. The Rangers have won six of their last 10 games and are three games behind the final wild card spot in the American League. Their recent offensive stats show a .231 batting average with 12 home runs in 433 at-bats, while their bullpen has a 3.68 ERA. Jacob deGrom is set to pitch against the Angels, boasting a 2.13 ERA and aiming for his fourth straight win. Despite only facing the Angels twice in his career, deGrom has been successful against their current lineup. With a power ranking of 8, the Rangers are ranked 25th in offense and first in defense, with a 44-46 record so far this season.

Los Angeles Angels Analysis

The Los Angeles Angels recently visited the Toronto Blue Jays, seeking to avoid a sweep after losing the first two games of the series in extra innings. Despite a recent record of 6-6 in their last 12 games, the Angels have shown strong offensive performance with a .245/.347/.429 hitting line and 19 home runs in their past two weeks of play. Their bullpen has maintained a 3.97 ERA with a 1.53 WHIP and .259 batting average against during this time. With a current power ranking of 13, the Angels rank 17th in offense, scoring an average of 4.28 runs per game, and 24th in defense, allowing 4.83 runs per game. Yusei Kikuchi is set to pitch for the Angels with a record of 3-6, a 2.81 ERA, and 1.37 WHIP in the 2025 season. In his last outing against the Braves, Kikuchi pitched 5.2 innings giving up two earned runs. He has a 4-2 record with a 4.75 ERA in eight career starts against the Rangers, who are 21-for-103 against him with two doubles and four home runs. The Angels are currently 43-46 overall and 3.5 games behind the bottom wild card in the American League.

Texas Rangers Show Improvement in Batting Performance Against Left-Handed Pitchers, Favored in Matchup Against Los Angeles Angels

The Texas Rangers have encountered difficulties with their batting performance throughout the season. However, in the past 10 days, they have displayed improved results against left-handed pitchers, with a noteworthy .708 OPS and 106 wRC+. Contrastingly, the Los Angeles Angels have achieved a commendable .788 OPS and 124 wRC+ when facing right-handed pitchers recently. The impending matchup between Jacob deGrom and Yusei Kikuchi presents an intriguing pitching duel. Considering deGrom's exceptional form, the odds favor the Rangers in this game. Although Kikuchi has delivered strong performances, his previous encounter with Texas this season indicates a potential vulnerability, which the Rangers are poised to exploit in their upcoming game.

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