Angels vs. Rangers Prediction, Computer Picks, Odds & Pitching Matchup 7/28/2022

Entering Thursday’s matchup with the Los Angeles Angels (42-56), the Texas Rangers (43-54) are on a three-game losing streak. The contest starts at 9:38 PM ET with the Angels listed as -230 favorites, while the are +190 underdogs who may be heading for a fourth straight defeat. Los Angeles’ Shohei Ohtani and Texas’ Spencer Howard have been named the starters for this contest.

Angels vs. Rangers Spread and Betting Line

Computer Predictions for Angels vs. Rangers

Our best bet is the Rangers on the moneyline at +190 after looking at all of the key statistics and trends for this matchup. Our computer predicts the scoring will over the total of 7.5 runs.

Our computer pick: Texas Rangers (+190) and Over (7.5)

Angels vs. Rangers Game Info

• Los Angeles Angels probable starting pitcher: Shohei Ohtani
• Texas Rangers probable starting pitcher: Spencer Howard
• Game Day: Thursday, July 28, 2022
• Game Time: 9:38 PM ET
• Location: Anaheim, California
• Stadium: Angel Stadium

Los Angeles Angels vs Texas Rangers Pitching Matchup

Angels Starter Shohei Ohtani

• Ohtani starts for the first time this season for the Angels.
• The 28-year-old right-hander pitched in relief in his last outing this season, one of 16 appearances so far.
• Opposing hitters have a collective batting average of just .202 against him this season. He has a 2.80 ERA and 12.9 strikeouts per nine innings over his 16 games.
• The Rangers have totaled 439 runs this season (13th in MLB) and are batting .239 collectively with 123 home runs (eighth in the league).

Rangers Starter Spencer Howard

• Howard (1-2) will take the mound for the Rangers, his sixth start of the season.
• The right-hander gave up four earned runs and allowed six hits in 4 2/3 innings pitched against the Oakland Athletics on Saturday.
• The 25-year-old has an ERA of 7.11, a 1.75 strikeout to walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.776 in seven games this season.
• None of Howard’s five starts this season have met the criteria for a quality start.
• Howard has started five games this season, and he’s lasted five or more innings two times. He averages 3.2 innings per appearance.
• The Angels have scored 385 runs this season, which ranks 25th in MLB. They have 747 hits, 26th in baseball, with 110 home runs (12th in the league).

Angels Betting Picks & Insights

• The Angels have been favorites in 58 games this season and won 33 (56.9%) of those contests.
• Los Angeles has played as a favorite of -230 or more twice this season and split those games.
• The implied probability of a win from the Angels, based on the moneyline, is 69.7%.
• Los Angeles’ games have gone over the total in 44 of their 98 chances.
• The Angels are 45-53-0 against the spread this season.

Rangers Betting Picks & Insights

• The Rangers have won in 28, or 47.5%, of the 59 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year.
• Texas has been listed as an underdog of +190 or more on two occasions this season and lost both games.
• The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Rangers have a 34.5% chance of walking away with the win.
• Texas’ games have gone over the total in 46 of their 98 opportunities.
• In 98 games with a line this season, the Rangers have a mark of 55-43-0 against the spread.

Angels Leaders & Batting Stats

• Ohtani has been the Angels top run producer this season, leading the team with 59 RBI while hitting .251 with 21 home runs.
• Ohtani is 15th in home runs and 17th in RBI among all batters in MLB.
• Ohtani carries a three-game hitting streak into this matchup. During his last five outings he is hitting .278 with a double, two home runs, five walks and three RBI.
• Taylor Ward’s .283 batting average is a team-high mark.
• Among all MLB hitters, Ward is 60th in home runs and 129th in RBI.
• Jared Walsh has 17 doubles, two triples, 13 home runs and 18 walks while hitting .240.
• Luis Rengifo is hitting .263 with 10 doubles, two triples, five home runs and 12 walks.

Rangers Leaders & Batting Stats

• Corey Seager has collected a team-high 23 home runs.
• Among all hitters in MLB, Seager ranks ninth in home runs and 29th in RBI.
• Marcus Semien has 18 doubles, two triples, 13 home runs and 33 walks while batting .237.
• Among all MLB hitters, Semien is 60th in homers and 59th in RBI.
• Adolis Garcia has racked up a team-best 61 runs batted in.
• Nate Lowe leads the team in batting average with a high-water mark of .274.