The Los Angeles Angels (59-61) and the Texas Rangers (71-48) play the middle contest of a 3-game series at Globe Life Field Tuesday. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Angels vs. Rangers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Tied 4-4
The Angels managed just 1 hit — a 2nd-inning, infield single by 1B Mike Moustakas — in a 12-0 blowout loss to the Rangers in the series opener Monday. RHP Max Scherzer was dominant in his 2nd start since being acquired from the New York Mets, finishing with 11 strikeouts in 7 innings for Texas, which was a -192 favorite.
Los Angeles was sloppy on defense, too, committing 3 errors, including 2 by SS Andrew Velazquez. The Halos continue to sink like a stone in the AL West as they’re just 3-10 across the past 13 games. The Over has cashed in 5 of the past 7 games, while the pitching staff has coughed up 11 or more runs in 3 of the past 4 outings.