Los Angeles Angels (58-60) vs Texas Rangers (70-47)
Los Angeles Angels vs Texas Rangers 8/14/2023 – The Astros dealt another blow to Los Angeles on Saturday, marking their second straight loss and ninth in the last eleven games. The Angels’ record fell to 58-60 for the season, placing them fourth in the AL West, trailing the Rangers by 12.5 games. In the hunt for the final wild card spot in the AL playoffs, they lagged 6.5 games behind the Blue Jays. With only five hits, the Angels struggled on Saturday, lacking any player with more than one hit. Andrew Velasquez’s second home run was a lone bright spot in their defeat. Explore more insights with our consensus MLB picks.
Texas defeated the Giants on the road Saturday night to win their second consecutive game and tenth in the previous eleven. Going into Sunday’s play, the Rangers had a 2.5-game advantage over the Astros in the AL West and improved their record to 70-47 overall. Texas had a 16-hit attack in the game on Saturday, led by three hits from Mitch Garver (run, three RBI) and Ezequiel Duran (two RBI). Corey Seager hit his 20th home run of the year for the Rangers to win. In his 1.1 innings of work, Andrew Heaney allowed one run on three hits, two walks, and one strikeout. He was not considered in the decision.
Angels vs. Rangers Game Info
| When: | August 14, 2023 8:05 PM ET. |
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| Where: | Globe Life Field, TX |
| TV: | Bally Sports Southwest |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Patrick Sandoval (6-8, 3.86 ERA) vs Max Scherzer (11-4, 3.88 ERA)
Patrick Sandoval will make his 17th start of the season for the Angels in this game. He enters the game with a record of 6-8, a 3.86 ERA, a 1.368 WHIP, 46 walks, and 92 strikeouts in 109.2 innings pitched. In his most recent start, which occurred last Monday at home against the Giants, Sandoval was not considered. He pitched 6.2 innings in a game the Angels ultimately lost 8-3, giving up two runs on 5 hits, 1 walk, and 8 strikeouts. Sandoval pitched 16.2 innings in his previous three starts, going 1-0 with a 2.16 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, seven walks, and 15 strikeouts. In this game, Sandoval makes his seventh appearance and sixth start against the Rangers.
Max Scherzer is taking the mound for the Rangers as he makes his third start with the team after being acquired from the Mets before the trade deadline. This will be his 22nd start of the season overall. In 120.2 innings of work this season, he has a record of 11-4, a 3.88 ERA, a 1.177 WHIP, 34 walks, and 136 strikeouts. Scherzer triumphed in his most recent start against the A’s on the road Tuesday night. In a game the Rangers won 7-1, he pitched 7 innings, giving up one run on three hits, 2 walks, and 6 strikeouts. Scherzer has a 3-0 record, a 2.25 ERA, a 1.10 WHIP, six walks, and 22 strikeouts in 20 innings pitched across his previous three starts. In this game against the Angels, Scherzer starts for the eighth time in his career.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Texas Rangers -175, Total Odds: 9
The Angels lost eight of ten games coming Sunday, falling below .500 on the season, so we’re looking at two teams heading in very different directions. Texas, meanwhile, maintained its lead in the AL West race by winning 10 of their previous 11 games as of Sunday.
Sandoval did a respectable job of keeping the Angels in games this season, but it can’t be denied that the team’s bats had problems and that its bullpen imploded much too frequently to be a playoff contender. Since moving over at the trade deadline, Scherzer had a pair of strong outings, and we are aware of how potent the Rangers are at the plate. Give Texas the advantage as they take the series’ first game and send the Angels reeling.
Los Angeles Angels Betting Trends
The total went OVER in 4 of the LA Angels’ last 6 matches. The Los Angeles Angels are 3-9 SU in their last 12 matches. The LA Angels are 7-3 SU in their last 10 matches against Texas. The LA Angels are 1-4 SU in their last 5 matches on the road.
Texas Rangers Betting Trends
The total went UNDER in 6 of Texas’ last 7 matches. The Texas Rangers are 10-2 SU in their last 12 matches. The total went OVER in 4 of Texas’ last 6 matches against LA Angels. The Texas Rangers are 7-0 SU in their last 7 matches at home.
Los Angeles Angels vs Texas Rangers 8/14/2023 Betting Picks
The total has gone OVER in 12 of LA Angels’ last 16 matches when playing on the road against Texas. The LA Angels have struggled, going 1-6 SU in their last 7 matches against American League opponents. Additionally, the total has gone OVER in 13 of LA Angels’ last 18 matches played on a Monday. On the other hand, the total has gone OVER in 12 of Texas’ last 16 matches when playing at home against the LA Angels. The Texas Rangers have been performing well, boasting a 6-1 SU record in their last 7 matches against American League opponents. Moreover, the total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas’ last 5 matches against opponents from the American League West Division. Gain more insights with our daily sports picks and predictions.
Free Pick and Prediction: Texas Rangers will win 6-2.