Pick details
| MATCHUP | Los Angeles Angels | Texas Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 36-55 | 45-45 |
| Spread | +1.5 -163 | -1.5 135 |
| Moneyline | +138 | -167 |
| Total | Over 7 (-122) | Under 7 (102) |
| Where | Globe Life Field, Arlington, Texas | |
| When | Tuesday, July 7, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:05 PM EDT | |
| TV | MLB.TV | |
Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Angels enter Saturday’s contest with a 36–55 overall record (5th in the American League West) and a dreadful 15–30 mark on the road. The Angels offense has struggled this season. Los Angeles has compiled 399 runs scored (17th in MLB), 139 doubles, 104 home runs, and a .237 team batting average which ranks a rather low 22nd in Major League Baseball.The Angels arrive at this game in below average form. Los Angeles has lost seven of the team’s last nine games played this season, including an 8–1 loss to the Boston Red Sox two days ago.
Los Angeles will turn to right hander Jose Soriano in this contest. In eighteen starts made this season, Soriano has compiled an 8–5 win‑loss record, a 3.42 ERA, a 1.32 WHIP and 111 strikeouts which ranks 17th in Major League Baseball, while allowing 83 hits and 49 walks in 100 innings pitched. Jose Soriano has been inconsistent recently, allowing four or more earned runs in two of his last three starts made this season.
Shifting our focus to the Los Angeles offense, the Angels lineup features Jo Adell and Mike Trout. Jo Adell enters this matchup with a .245 batting average, 11 home runs, 15 doubles, 11 walks, 47 RBIs and a .677 OPS. Outfielder Mike Trout has amassed 17 home runs, 12 doubles, 66 walks, 36 RBIs and an .866 OPS.
Texas Rangers Betting Preview
The Texas Rangers enter Tuesday night’s matchup with a 45–45 overall record (2nd in the American League West) and a 20–20 mark at home. Texas arrives at this contest in subpar form. The Rangers have lost three of the team’s last four games, including a 9–4 defeat to the Cleveland Guardians last week.Texas will start right hander Jacob deGrom in Tuesday’s game. In seventeen starts made this season, deGrom has compiled a 7–5 record, a 3.48 ERA, a 0.99 WHIP (7th in MLB) and 115 strikeouts which ranks 13th in Major League Baseball, while allowing 75 hits and 20 walks in 95.2 innings pitched.
The Texas Rangers lineup features third baseman Josh Jung and outfielder Brandon Nimmo. Josh Jung enters this matchup with a robust .297 batting average (14th in MLB), 9 home runs, 22 doubles, 34 RBIs and an .811 OPS. Brandon Nimmo has amassed a .258 batting average, 8 home runs, 20 doubles, 29 walks, 30 RBIs and a .739 OPS.
Why the Los Angeles Angels will win.
• Offensive upside. Jo Adell continues to lead the Los Angeles Angels lineup.• Starting pitching. In eighteen starts made this season, Jose Soriano has compiled an 8–5 win‑loss record, a 3.42 ERA, a 1.32 WHIP and 111 strikeouts which ranks 17th in Major League Baseball.
• Motivation factor. The Los Angeles Angels have lost seven of the team’s last nine games.
Why the Texas Rangers will win.
• Starting pitching edge. In seventeen starts made this season, Jacob deGrom has compiled a 7–5 record, a 3.48 ERA, a 0.99 WHIP (7th in MLB) and 115 strikeouts which ranks 13th in Major League Baseball.• Home field edge. Texas has played competitive baseball (20-20) at Globe Life Field this season.
Los Angeles Angels vs. Texas Rangers Prediction
In my opinion, this matchup favors the Texas Rangers. Why? Texas starting pitcher Jacob deGrom has pitched at a high level, amassing a 0.99 WHIP (7th in MLB) and 115 strikeouts which ranks 13th in Major League Baseball. Conversely, Los Angeles hurler Jose Soriano has been inconsistent recently, allowing four or more earned runs in two of his last three starts made this season. With that said, I am backing the Texas Rangers on the moneyline in this game.Hans Geevers's Pick: Texas Rangers ML
