Texas Rangers (10-7) vs Los Angeles Angels (9-7)
Game Info: Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 8:05 pm (Globe Life Field)
The Line: Betting Odds: Texas Rangers -102 / Los Angeles Angels -118 — Over/Under: 9.5
In this article, we will formulate an Angels vs Rangers prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, April 16, at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Angels (9-7, 7-6 Away) suffered their first series loss of the season against the Houston Astros, but before that, they beat the White Sox, Cardinals, Guardians, and Rays. For the first time this year, the Angels failed to score a run; it was in Game 1 of the current series against the Rangers. Yusei Kikuchi took the loss as Los Angeles fell 4-0, allowing one run on three hits with six strikeouts and two walks over 6.0 innings of work.
This season, the Angels average 5.00 runs per game (7th in the MLB) on a .237/.302/.454 slash line. Regarding pitching, the Angels’ staff has a 4.87 ERA (26th) and 1.38 WHIP (23rd). Mike Trout leads the Angels with a .186 batting average, six home runs, and 14 RBI this season.
The projected starting pitcher for the Angels is Jose Soriano, who is 2-1 in three starts this season, with a 2.70 ERA and 1.00 WHIP in 20.0 innings.
Texas Rangers Betting Preview
The Texas Rangers (10-7, 7-1 Home) were on a five-game winning streak but then suffered losses in the series against the Cubs and Mariners. In the latter, the Rangers lost all three games but bounced back with a 4-0 victory over the Angels in Game 1 of the current series. Texas wasn’t very effective on offense; thanks to the Angels’ three errors, the hosts managed to score two of their four runs. Tyhler Mahle took the win after allowing no runs on three hits with nine strikeouts and two walks in 6.0 innings.
This year, the Rangers average 3.19 runs per game (28th in the MLB) on a .208/.267/.359 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Rangers’ staff has a 3.85 ERA (14th) and 1.16 WHIP (9th). Jonah Heim leads the Rangers with a .275 batting average, three home runs, and seven RBI this season.
Patrick Corbin will take the mound for the Rangers on Wednesday. The 26-year-old left-hander has a 0-0 record in one start this season with a 6.75 ERA and 1.75 WHIP in 4.0 innings.
Why the Angels will beat the Rangers
- The favorites have won each of the Rangers’ last six games at Globe Life Field.
- The Rangers have lost four of their last five games after playing the previous day.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games following a home win.
- The favorites have covered the run line in four of the Angels’ last five games at Globe Life Field.
Total Runs Facts
- Seven of the Angels’ last eight games as favorites have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Seven of the Rangers’ last eight home games against American League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the Angels’ last eight games as favorites against American League opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in four of the Rangers’ last five home games.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Rangers rank 28th in the league for RBIs this season (53).
- The Rangers rank 3rd in the league for walks allowed this season (44).
- The Angels rank T27th in the league for walks this season (44).
- The Angels rank 27th in the league for ERA this season (4.79).
Angels vs Rangers Prediction
The Rangers won eight of the previous ten H2H encounters, including the last six. Still, I am giving an advantage to the Angels in this one because of the pitching matchup. Corbin is the weakest of all Rangers’ starters in rotation, and last time he faced the Angels, he posted a 9.00 ERA in 4.0 innings. On the other hand, Soriano registered a 1.17 ERA in 7.2 innings in his last start against the Rangers. Considering how Texas plays on offense so far, Soriano shouldn’t have a hard job to keep the Rangers at bay. I am backing the Angels.