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2022 MLB Handicapping
(65-83-0) Los Angeles Angels vs. Texas Rangers (63-84-0)
Date: Thursday September 22nd
Time: 02:05 ETPM ET
Venue: Globe Life Field Texas
Projected Pitchers: Michael Lorenzen vs. Martín Pérez
MLB Moneyline Odds: Angels 118 Rangers -141
MLB run line Betting Odds: Angels +1.5, Rangers -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8.5
Los Angeles Angels
Heading into the game, the Los Angeles Angels have an overall record of 65-83-0. When playing on the road, the team has gone 31-43. In the AL West division, Los Angeles currently sits 3rd So far, the team has gone 69-80-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 56% of their games. The Angels’ over-under record is 65-72-12.
For Los Angeles, Michael Lorenzen gets the start with an overall record of 7-6. He comes into the game with an elevated ERA of 4.74. So far, he is lasting an average of 5.41 innings per outing, as well as 6.94 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 3.97 per 9. In total, Lorenzen has given up 11 home runs.
During the season, the Angels bullpen has received a workload similar to the league average. The team’s relievers have a combined ERA of 4.04.
Throughout the season, runs have been hard to come by for the Los Angeles Angels, as they are averaging just 3.81 per contest. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of -60.0. The Angels head into the game ranked just 26th in team batting average. On their balls in play, Los Angeles has the 8th ranked BABIP of 0.27. On the base paths, the Angels have put pressure on opposing pitchers, ranked 9th in the MLB in steals.
In the field, Los Angeles averages 0.55 errors per game, placing them near the league average. Throughout the season, the team has done a good job turning double plays, averaging 0.84 per contest.
Heading into the game, the Texas Rangers have an overall record of 63-84-0. When playing at home, the team has gone 31-42. In the AL West division, Texas currently sits 4th So far, the team has gone 81-67-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 41.0% of their games. The Rangers’ over-under record is 72-67-9.
For Texas, Martín Pérez gets the start with an overall record of 12-6. This includes a strong ERA of 2.84 So far, he is lasting an average of 6.11 innings per outing. as well as 8.07 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 2.94 per 9. In total, Pérez has given up 11 home runs.
So far, the Rangers bullpen has been one of the most used groups in the league. The team’s relief corps has combined for one of the lower ERA’s in the MLB at 3.69.
During the season, the Texas Rangers have performed well on offense, averaging 4.46 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of -20.0. On offense, the Rangers have a team batting average of 0.242, placing them 15th in the league. On their balls in play, Texas has the 1st ranked BABIP of 0.315. With runners on base, the Rangers are averaging just 0.72 stolen bases per game.
In the field, Texas averages 0.5 errors per game, placing them near the league average. The team’s defense is turning double plays below the league average, at just 0.72 per contest.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Angels’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Texas
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels’s last 6 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas’s last 6 games when playing at home against LA Angels
- Texas is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against LA Angels
Los Angeles Angels vs. Texas Rangers MLB Prediction:
Heading into this game, the pitching matchup heavily favors the Texas Rangers. In addition to holding the edge in ERA, Martín Pérez has a better WHIP of 1.24 compared to Michael Lorenzen at 1.33. Lorenzen will be facing a Rangers offense with a team batting average of 0.242 (15th). Martín Pérez has an excellent matchup against an Angels offense ranked just 26th.
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