With the season coming to a close in the Major League Baseball competition, the Texas Rangers (76-84) are set to meet the Los Angeles Angels (63-97) in a match which captures the downfall and rise of both teams in the competition, being the last game in the regular season. It is one of the matches taking place on Sunday, and as both teams are aiming at finishing the season on a high note, the match promises to be an interesting one. For fans seeking the best MLB free picks, there are interesting dynamics in this game due to the history and the shape that the two teams are in.
Texas Rangers vs. Los Angeles Angels 9/29/24 Game Info and Odds |
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| When: | Sunday, September 29, 2024, at 3:07 PM ET |
| Where: | Angel Stadium |
| Watch: | BSSW, ESPN, MLB.TV |
| Rangers odds: | -145 |
| Angels odds: | +133 |
| Total Line: | 8 |
Texas Rangers (76-84) vs. Los Angeles Angels (63-97)
The Texas Rangers have shown signs of promise despite a season marred by ups and downs. Their recent performances, particularly against the Angels, hint at a team finding its stride when it matters most. Over their last five games, the Rangers have secured three wins, including back-to-back victories against the Angels, having defeated twice against Athletics. These games underscore their resilience and capability to pull through in close matchups, a testament to their batting lineup and strategic gameplay.
| Texas Rangers Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 28, 2024 | LAA | 9-8 | Win |
| Sep 27, 2024 | LAA | 5-2 | Win |
| Sep 26, 2024 | OAK | 2-3 | Lose |
| Sep 25, 2024 | OAK | 5-1 | Win |
| Sep 24, 2024 | OAK | 4-5 | Lose |
On the other side, the Los Angeles Angels are enduring a rough patch, with their season’s ambitions dwindling with each game. Their last five games paint a grim picture: five consecutive losses, including a 0-7 shutout against the Chicago White Sox and recent defeats to the Rangers. This trend reflects broader issues within the team, from underperforming hitters to a lackluster bullpen, which they must address to avoid ending the season on a low note.
| Los Angeles Angels Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 28, 2024 | TEX | 8-9 | Lose |
| Sep 27, 2024 | TEX | 2-5 | Lose |
| Sep 26, 2024 | CHW | 0-7 | Lose |
| Sep 25, 2024 | CHW | 3-4 | Lose |
| Sep 24, 2024 | CHW | 2-3 | Lose |
Nathan Eovaldi (11-8, 3.96 ERA) vs. Jack Kochanowicz (2-5, 4.01 ERA)
Nathan Eovaldi has proven to be an important piece in the course of the Rangers’ pitching staff, showing consistency with a 3.96 ERA and a WHIP of 1.12 through 163.2 innings of work. The fact that he fan 161 batters while issuing only 41 free passes has been very valuable to Texas on the mound. Eovaldi is a rather reliable pitcher as well thanks to his weapons including a lethal fastball and a a well-controlled splitter. It’s no surprise he’s able to dominate any lineup, including one as pathetic as the Angels’.
On the contrary, it is safe to say that Jack Kochanowicz has not had a good start to his MLB career as a member of the Angels. Despite demonstrating some promise thus far, he has been unable to sustain it, being 2-5 with a 4.01 ERA. In 58.1 innings, he only has 24 strikeouts, which suggests that he still needs more work in expanding his repertoire and mastering his pitch. In particular, confronting a team with the offensive capabilities of the recently emerging Rangers would be a really big challenge for Kochanowicz.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Texas Rangers -1.5 (+100), Total Odds: 8
Taking into consideration current shape and historical data, the Rangers will win, which is evident in the betting odds issued. The total amount of runs to be scored in the game has been set to 8. Statistics suggest that in the case of Texas, many of their games end in high totals, especially in their division and on Sundays.
Texas Rangers Betting Trends
The Rangers have proved to be very good suitors in recent games especially against the Angels and when playing away from home. Their runs scoring abilities coupled with the opponents pitching problems have made it possible for the total to go OVER in 10 out of the last 14 divisional games.
Los Angeles Angels Betting Trends
On the other hand, the Angels played, and continue to play, low-scoring games, as the total has gone UNDER on 4 of their last 5. Unfortunately, their number of wins, particularly at home, is not something that encourages bets on them.
Texas Rangers vs. Los Angeles Angels 9/29/24 Betting Picks
Making considerations to available metrics, game performance as of late, and the betting trends, it is the Texas Rangers that takes center stage. It is also clearly discernible that the offensive line and consistency in pitching puts them ahead of the Angels in this encounter whose historical statistics heavily favour their opponents.
Looking into both teams, it is the Texas Rangers that will be able to cover the spread for this premium game analysis. Furthermore, in light of how both teams tend to score, it would also make sense to go OVER 8 because the spread betting would benefit from what has been consistent in the last few games.