Texas Rangers vs Los Angeles Angels Prediction 07/09/2025 Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Rangers vs Angels prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, July 9, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.

Texas Rangers Betting Preview

The Texas Rangers (45-47, 19-28 Away) beat the Baltimore Orioles at home and lost to the San Diego Padres on the road. Following a narrow loss in Game 1 against the Angels, the Rangers responded with a massive 13-1 victory on Tuesday. Wyatt Langford and Jake Burger led the offense with four RBI apiece, while Nathan Eovaldi got the win after allowing one run (not earned) on five hits with six strikeouts and no walks across 6.0 innings of work.

This year, the Rangers average 3.79 runs per game (25th in the MLB) on a .228/.296/.366 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Rangers’ staff has a 3.27 ERA (1st) and 1.17 WHIP (2nd). Adolis Garcia leads the Rangers with a .229 batting average, ten home runs, and 50 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Rangers is Kumar Rocker, who is 3-4 in ten starts this season, with a 5.80 ERA and 1.49 WHIP in 45.0 innings.

Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Angels (44-47, 21-21 Home) spent the last two series on the road, where they defeated the Atlanta Braves and were swept by the Toronto Blue Jays. The Angels snatched a 6-5 win over the Rangers in Game 1 of the current series, but were blown away 13-1 on Tuesday. Nolan Schanuel drove in the lone run for Los Angeles, while Jose Soriano took the loss after allowing five runs on three hits with four strikeouts and five walks in 4.0 innings.

This season, the Angels average 4.28 runs per game (17th in the MLB) on a .229/.299/.405 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Angels’ staff has a 4.47 ERA (24th) and 1.43 WHIP (28th). Taylor Ward leads the Angels with a .226 batting average, 20 home runs, and 59 RBI this season.

Kyle Hendricks will take the mound for the Angels on Wednesday. The 35-year-old right-hander has a 5-6 record in 17 starts this year with a 4.68 ERA and 1.27 WHIP in 92.1 innings.

Why the Rangers will beat the Angels

The Rangers have won each of their last five games against the Angels following a win.
The Angels have lost four of their last five games.
The road team has covered the run line in five of the Angels’ last six games.
The Angels have failed to cover the run line in three of their last four night games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
The Angels have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last three home games.
The Angels have trailed after 3 innings in three of their last four games as underdogs against AL West opponents.
The Rangers have won the first inning in three of their last four road games.

Total Runs Facts

Each of the Angels’ last four games against AL West opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
Five of the Rangers’ last six night games against American League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last four games.
The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Angels’ last four games against American League opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

The Angels rank T29th in the league for doubles this season (121).
The Angels rank 29th in the league for steals this season (40).
The Rangers rank 1st in the league for runs allowed this season (322).
The Rangers rank 3rd in the league for opponent batting average this season (.228).

Rangers vs Angels Prediction

The Rangers won nine of the previous ten H2H encounters, including four of five meetings this season. We have two starters who improved significantly over the last month or so. Kumar Rocker hasn’t allowed more than two runs in his previous four starts. He faced the Angels earlier this season, allowing three runs in 7.0 innings in a win. Kyle Hendricks, on the other hand, had a successful June, when he posted a 3.21 ERA and hasn’t surrendered more than three runs in his previous five starts. Still, I am leaning toward the Rangers and Kumar Rocker in this one. It’s going to be a tight duel, though. Go with Texas.