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Texas Rangers Expected to Prevail Against Los Angeles Angels in Crucial Match-up

The Rangers and the Angels are set to face off in game three of their series on Saturday, September 7th. The Angels, with a record of 59-82, are close to being eliminated from playoff contention, while the Rangers, at 68-74, are still in the hunt, sitting 8.5 games back from a playoff spot. Texas, who has won five of their last seven games, enters this matchup as the betting favorite with a current line of Texas -136. Tyler Anderson will take the mound for the Angels, while Jack Leiter will start for the Rangers. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:05 P.M. EST.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Angels +125 | Rangers -136
• Spread: Angels +1.5 (-170) | Rangers -1.5 (+146)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Texas will win straight-up is 58%.

Los Angeles vs Texas Stats

Los Angeles Angels

The Los Angeles Angels are currently in last place in the American League West division with a record of 59-82. Despite being 17 games back in both the division and wild card race, the team has won four of their last six games. In their recent victory against the Rangers, pitcher Sam Aldegheri earned his first win in the big leagues by throwing six innings and allowing only one run. Tyler Anderson will start the next game for the Angels, boasting a 10-12 record and a 3.55 ERA. The team has struggled offensively this season, ranking third worst in batting average at .231. Defensively, they rank 27th in allowing an average of 4.80 runs per game against them. Los Angeles holds a power ranking of 29 overall.

Texas Rangers Analysis

The Texas Rangers are currently 8.5 games back of first place in the American League West division and the wild card race. They have won five of their last seven games but lost their most recent game to the Angels. Manager Bruce Bochy expressed frustration with the team's offensive performance in the game. Jack Leiter will start for the Rangers in their upcoming game. The team is struggling offensively this season, ranking among the bottom teams in the league in several offensive categories. Despite these challenges, the Rangers are still in contention for a playoff spot. In their most recent matchups, Los Angeles won one out of three games against Texas.

Texas Rangers Expected to Prevail Against Los Angeles Angels in Crucial Match-up

The Texas Rangers appear to have the advantage on paper for the upcoming game against the Los Angeles Angels. Despite the Angels' recent victory on Friday night, the Rangers are expected to secure a win on Saturday night. Texas will be relying on Jack Leiter to start, although he has struggled when pitching at home this season. However, the Rangers boast a superior offense compared to the Angels, which should give them the edge in what is anticipated to be a low-scoring game. Meanwhile, Tyler Anderson will be pitching for the Angels, with a respectable ERA of 3.88 when facing teams from the American League West. A win in this game will be crucial for Texas to keep their playoff aspirations alive. Therefore, it is recommended to consider the Rangers as the favorable pick to win and cover in this match-up.

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