by Rod Pearson
Monday, Jun 12, 2023
Game Time: 8:05 pm ET, Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Venue: Globe Life Field, Arlington, TX
Where to Watch: BSSW
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline odds: Angels +135, Rangers -155; Over/Under: 8.5 runs
Bet365: Moneyline odds: Angels +135, Rangers -155; Over/Under: 8.5 runs
BetMGM: Moneyline odds: Angels +135, Rangers -155; Over/Under: 8.5 runs
Season Record
Los Angeles Angels: 36-31 (3rd place, AL Central)
Texas Rangers: 41-23 (1st place, AL West)
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Recent Form
Los Angeles Angels: 6-4 last 10
Texas Rangers: 6-4 last 10
Los Angeles Angels vs Texas Rangers Preview and Analysis
The Angels are entering this game off of a win in their last game and won their 3-game series against the Seattle Mariners 2-1 in their last series. They enter this game with a 36-31 record overall and have a road record of 16-17. This is the 2nd game of a 4-game series with the Rangers on Tuesday with the series opener of this series still to be played on Monday. Their offense ranks 6th in the MLB with a .760 OPS. Tyler Anderson is their starting pitcher on Monday while Jaime Barria is making his start in this game on Tuesday. He is 2-2 with a 1.85 ERA this season. His team won their last 2 straight games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 2 ER, 0 HR, and 1 BB with 3 Ks on 3 hits through 5 IP against the Chicago Cubs.
The Rangers are entering this game off of a loss in their last game and lost their 3-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 in their last series. They enter this game with a 41-23 record overall and have a home record of 21-9. This is the 2nd game of a 4-game series with the LA Angels on Tuesday with the 1st game of this series still to be played on Monday. Their offense ranks 3rd in the MLB with a .797 OPS. Dane Dunning is their starting pitcher on Monday while Jon Gray is making his start in this game on Tuesday. He is 6-2 with a 2.32 ERA this season. His team won 6 of their last 7 games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 1 earned run, 1 homer, and 0 BB with 12 strikeouts on 4 hits through 9 innings played against the St Louis Cardinals.
Angels vs Rangers Prediction
The current betting odds have the Rangers listed as a favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Rangers have been having a great start to the season as they have one of the best records in the entire MLB, leading the AL West at the moment, and they also have a top 3 offense in the league too. The Angels have been playing a lot better themselves lately and are coming into this series really hot but they have also been piling up a lot of their wins lately in a homestand they were on and now they go on the road where they haven't been as good this year. The Rangers have been a lot better in their home games themselves and their starter here, Jon Gray, has also been really good all season in both his home starts and all of his starts in general as he hasn't been giving up many runs at all. Barria is up for the Angels and he hasn't been giving up many runs either but he has also pitched a lot of his appearances this season out of the bullpen and has just been getting the opportunity to start as of late. As good as he has been, it will be a lot tougher for him to pitch well on the road here with one of the best offenses in the MLB in front of him. Jon Gray isn't going to give up many runs at home here and the Rangers offense has also been putting up a ton of runs there lately. The best way to place a bet here is on the Rangers to win this game.
Angels Rangers Prediction: Our MLB Pick for Tuesday, June 13, 2023 (8:05 pm ET start time) is Rangers 4 Angels 1.
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MLB Betting Trends
Los Angeles Angels: 34-55 (-12.1 units) on the moneyline as a road underdog of +100 to +150. 29-49 (-18 units) on the moneyline on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5. 8-2 OVER on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5. 9-5 OVER as an underdog of +125 to +175.
Texas Rangers: 41-23 (+16.9 units) on the moneyline in all games. 14-5 (+10.2 units) on the moneyline against division opponents. 20-8 OVER as a home favorite of -150 or more. 21-9 OVER when the total is 8 to 8.5.
Key Injuries
Los Angeles Angels: J. Suarez (RP) Late June - Shoulder. M. Stassi (C) Out indefinitely - Hip. B. Joyce (RP) Out indefinitely - Hand. M. Moore (RP) Late June - Oblique. A. Warren (RP) out for season - Elbow. J. Quijada (RP) out for season - Elbow. L. O'Hoppe (C) Late Aug - Shoulder. C. Rodriguez (RP) Out indefinitely - Shoulder.
Texas Rangers: G. Otto (RP) Late June - Shoulder. J. Barlow (RP) Late June - Illness. B. Miller (DH) Late June - Oblique. J. deGrom (SP) out for season - Elbow. J. Odorizzi (SP) out for season - Shoulder. B. Martin (RP) Out indefinitely - Shoulder.
Notable Quotes
“We all know there’s more power there. I think is going to come later in his career. He does something for us to win a game every day, whether it’s with the glove or base running. Today hitting a couple home runs were huge.” - Phil Nevin on Zach Neto after his team’s win against the Mariners in their game on Sunday.
"A hard fought series. You saw two good teams going at it. Two teams that put up runs, have good pitching. We’re disappointed we lost the series, but I thought we played well.” - Bruce Bochy after his team’s loss against the Rays in their game on Sunday.
Starting Lineups
Los Angeles Angels
Taylor Ward (R) LF
Shohei Ohtani (L) DH
Mike Trout (R) CF
Brandon Drury (R) 2B
Matt Thaiss (L) C
Hunter Renfroe (R) RF
Luis Rengifo (S) 3B
Jared Walsh (L) 1B
Zach Neto (R) SS
Texas Rangers
Marcus Semien (R) 2B
Corey Seager (L) DH
Nathaniel Lowe (L) 1B
Adolis Garcia (R) RF
Josh Jung (R) 3B
Jonah Heim (S) C
Ezequiel Duran (R) SS
Robbie Grossman (S) LF
Leody Taveras (S) CF
Statistical Leaders
Los Angeles Angels
Batting Average: Jo Adell (.333)
Hits: Shohei Ohtani (73)
Home Runs: Shohei Ohtani (18)
RBI: Shohei Ohtani (46)
Stolen Bases: Shohei Ohtani (9)
Wins: Shohei Ohtani (5)
Saves: Carlos Estevez (17)
ERA: Jose Soriano (0.00)
Texas Rangers
Batting Average: Corey Seager (.348)
Hits: Marcus Semien (79)
Home Runs: Adolis Garcia (15)
RBI: Adolis Garcia (54)
Stolen Bases: Marcus Semien (7)
Wins: Nathan Eovaldi (9)
Saves: Will Smith (11)
ERA: Jon Gray (2.32)
Managers:
Los Angeles Angels: Phil Nevin (2nd season)
Texas Rangers: Bruce Bochy (1st season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
