Can Shohei Ohtani Lead Angels Past Red-Hot Rangers? Rangers vs Angels Betting Preview & Picks (Jul 8)
The Texas Rangers (42-48) look to extend their winning streak to four games when they visit the Los Angeles Angels (37-52) on July 8th. While both MLB teams sit below .500, the Rangers are currently in third place in the AL West, while the Angels languish in fourth. Keep reading for our Rangers vs Angels Betting Prediction.
- Hot Rangers Visit Needing Angels: Despite sitting six games back in the AL West, the Texas Rangers (42-48) ride a three-game winning streak into Anaheim to face the Los Angeles Angels (37-52) on July 8th.
- Can Offense Continue Clicking?: Texas averages 8.6 runs per game (3rd in AL West MLB Standings) with Jonah Heim leading the charge (4 hits, homer, 2 RBIs in last game). The over/under for runs is set at 8.5, with the Rangers going over in 10 of their last 19 games at that line.
- Angels Look to Reverse Skid: The Angels have lost two straight series and struggle in day games (9-21). Can Shohei Ohtani lead them to victory, or can the Rangers extend their winning streak?
TEX vs LAA Information
| Texas Rangers vs Los Angeles Angels |
| Location of the Game: Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Anaheim |
| Date and Time: Monday, July 8th 9:38 ET |
| Season: Regular |
| How to watch: BSW |
Rangers vs Angels Odds
Next, we have the MLB odds for this MLB Matchup.
AI Predictions and SportsBettingAI Picks
These are the MLB Computer Picks for tonight’s game on the MLB Schedule:
| TEAM | AI PICKS | SportBettingAI PICKS | |||
| Rangers | 4 | 9 | LAA +1.5 (-135) | LAA +122 | OVER 8.5 |
| Angels | 5 | ||||
- AI Picks: Los Angeles Angels 5 – Texas Rangers 4
- SBAI Picks: Run Line Angels +1.5 -135 | ML Angels +122 | OVER 8.5 RUNS
Texas Rangers Game Analysis
- Rangers Starter Aims to Bounce Back: Jon Gray (3-4, 3.92 ERA) starts for Texas against the Los Angeles Angels. Gray seeks redemption after allowing three earned runs in his last outing.
- Can Offense Bolster Gray?: The Rangers’ middling offense (15th in runs/game in the MLB stats) needs a spark. Marcus Semien, Corey Seager (on a 12-game hitting streak), and Adolis García provide key production. Nathaniel Lowe (.343 avg. in last 9 games) and Wyatt Langford (.438 avg. in last 9 games) are also heating up.
- Can Texas Overcome Pitching Woes?: Gray has a better ERA on the road (3.80) than at home (5.09). Can the Rangers offense provide enough support to overcome any struggles on the mound?
4-hit Heim.@STIHLUSA x #StraightUpTX pic.twitter.com/X7qfQ5OysJ
— Texas Rangers (@Rangers) July 7, 2024
Los Angeles Angels Game Analysis
- Angels Rookie Takes Center Stage: Rookie Davis Daniel makes his second career start for Los Angeles against the Texas Rangers on July 8th. He seeks consistency after a dominant debut (8 innings, 0 runs) followed by a shaky outing (4 runs in 5.1 innings).
- Can Angels Bats Support Rookie?: The Angels offense struggles (4.0 runs/game, 24th in MLB scores). Taylor Ward leads the team in homers (14) and RBIs (44), but Jo Adell is in a slump (.185 avg. in last 8 games).
- Can Offense Find Spark Against Rangers?: The Rangers boast a middling offense, but Corey Seager’s 12-game hitting streak and hot bats from Nathaniel Lowe (.343 avg. in last 9 games) and Wyatt Langford (.438 avg. in last 9 games) pose a threat. Can the Angels score enough runs to support their rookie pitcher?
Tyler Anderson made his longest scoreless start of the season, throwing 8 shutout innings. 👏#RepTheHalo x @NationalPro pic.twitter.com/qsihq7c2Po
— Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) July 6, 2024
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