The Texas Rangers (18-12) and Los Angeles Angels (18-14) clash Friday as they open a 3-game AL West showdown in Orange County. First pitch at Angel Stadium is slated for 9:38 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers vs. Angels odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Rangers won last year’s series 10-9
Texas has been streaky of late, with a 4-game win streak and a 4-game losing skid in its rearview mirror since April 24. The Rangers hit 4 HRs on Wednesday and have clubbed 21 round-trippers in their last 11 games.
The Angels defeated St. Louis 11-7 Thursday to complete a 3-game sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals. Los Angeles is 6-2 in its last 8 games.