Angels vs Rangers Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug 15

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  • The Rangers are -185 favorites vs the Angels
  • Angels starting pitcher: Lucas Giolito
  • Rangers starting pitcher: Jordan Montgomery
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The Los Angeles Angels (+150) visit Globe Life Field to take on the Texas Rangers (-185) on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05pm EDT in Arlington.

The Rangers are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+110).

The Angels vs Rangers Over/Under is 8.5 total runs for the game.

This season, the Angels are 59-61 against the spread (ATS), while the Rangers are 71-47 ATS.

Angels vs. Rangers Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Angels+1.5 -135O 8.5 +100+150
Rangers -1.5 +110U 8.5 -120-185

Angels vs Rangers Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Rangers will win Tuesday‘s MLB matchup with 74.0% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Angels and Rangers and up-to-date player injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Angels players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Angels Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Shohei Ohtani has hit the Runs Over in 36 of his last 50 games (+20.50 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Mike Moustakas has hit the Hits Over in 23 of his last 29 games (+13.15 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Mike Moustakas has hit the Total Bases Over in 23 of his last 29 games (+13.00 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Mickey Moniak has hit the Singles Over in 19 of his last 32 games (+11.60 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Mickey Moniak has hit the Hits Over in 25 of his last 33 games (+11.60 Units / 21% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Rangers players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Rangers Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Marcus Semien has hit the Total Bases Over in 18 of his last 25 games at home (+11.80 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Marcus Semien has hit the RBIs Over in 10 of his last 15 games at home (+10.60 Units / 71% ROI)
  • Leody Taveras has hit the Runs Under in 26 of his last 33 games (+10.30 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Jordan Montgomery has hit the Pitching Outs Over in 11 of his last 12 games (+9.95 Units / 67% ROI)
  • Max Scherzer has hit the Strikeouts Over in 12 of his last 15 games (+9.05 Units / 48% ROI)

Rangers vs Angels Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Mike Moustakas 0.5 +600 0.5 -1600
Shohei Ohtani 0.5 +400 0.5 -750
Eduardo Escobar 0.5 +500 0.5 -1100
Nate Lowe 0.5 +475 0.5 -1000
Leody Taveras 0.5 +650 0.5 -2000

Rangers vs Angels Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Mike Moustakas 0.5 -165 0.5 +130
Shohei Ohtani 0.5 -225 0.5 +160
Eduardo Escobar 0.5 -175 0.5 +130
Nate Lowe 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Leody Taveras 0.5 -175 0.5 +135

Rangers vs Angels RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Mike Moustakas 0.5 +210 0.5 -275
Shohei Ohtani 0.5 +210 0.5 -300
Eduardo Escobar 0.5 +220 0.5 -300
Nate Lowe 0.5 +170 0.5 -225
Leody Taveras 0.5 +195 0.5 -275

Rangers vs Angels Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Jordan Montgomery 5.5 -150 5.5 +115
Lucas Giolito 5.5 +110 5.5 -145
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 13 of their last 17 games (+9.14 Units / 46% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the Team Total Under in 13 of their last 17 games (+8.50 Units / 43% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the Game Total Over in 24 of their last 44 away games (+7.45 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 13 away games (+0.85 Units / 6% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 14 of their last 26 away games (+0.50 Units / 2% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 71 of their last 111 games (+26.48 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 67 of their last 111 games (+26.15 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have covered the Run Line in 37 of their last 56 games at home (+24.35 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 68 of their last 111 games (+19.47 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have hit the Moneyline in 35 of their last 51 games at home (+14.20 Units / 18% ROI)

Angels Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Angels have gone 56-64 against the Run Line (-15.1 Units / -9.86% ROI).

  • 59-61 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.8 Units / -7.67% ROI
  • 57-56 when betting on the total runs Over for -4.95 Units / -3.71% ROI
  • 56-57 when betting on the total runs Under for -5.85 Units / -4.48% ROI

Rangers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Rangers have gone 71-47 against the Run Line (+27.1 Units / 18.55% ROI).

  • 71-47 when betting on the Moneyline for +12.45 Units / 7.45% ROI
  • 58-54 when betting on the total runs Over for -1.65 Units / -1.26% ROI
  • 54-58 when betting on the total runs Under for -9.7 Units / -7.49% ROI

Lucas Giolito has allowed a slugging percentage of just .222 (14 Total Bases / 63 ABs) on fastballs away this season — 6th best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .371 — 91st Percentile.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 37% (50/136) against Lucas Giolito in two-strike counts this season — 6th lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 45% — 10th Percentile.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 36% (134/375) against Lucas Giolito this season — 8th lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 44% — 12th Percentile.

Lucas Giolito has an ERA of 6.15 (67.1 IP) on the road this season — 2nd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 4.11 — third Percentile.

Rangers Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

32 of Jordan Montgomery’s 119 strikeouts (27%) have come on changeups this season — tied for 6th highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 10% — 92nd Percentile.

Opponents have a line drive rate of 30% (29/95) against Jordan Montgomery with runners in scoring position this season — 2nd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 24% — third Percentile.

Opponents have a line drive rate of 36% (56/157) against Jordan Montgomery on elevated fastballs since last season — tied for highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 111 total IP; League Avg: 23% — first Percentile.

41% of Jordan Montgomery’s fastball strikeouts are located down this season — 4th highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 24% — 94th Percentile.

Angels Keys to the Game vs. the Rangers

The Angels were just 3-13 (.188) when tied entering the 7th inning in 2022 — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Angels are just 47-9 (.839) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .898.

The Angels are just 11-107 (.093) when trailing entering the 7th inning since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .130.

The Angels are just 16-74 (.178) when allowing 10 or more hits since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .272.

Rangers Keys to the Game vs. the Angels

The Rangers are 22-13 (.629) when their opponents score in the first inning this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .387.

The Rangers are just 1-121 (.008) when trailing entering the 9th inning since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .048.

The Rangers are 26-11 (.703) after a home win this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .544.

The Rangers are just 5-110 (.043) when trailing entering the 8th inning since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .092.

Angels hitters have 1,965 strikeouts in 7,636 PA’s (26%) against RHP since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

The Angels are batting just .219 with two outs since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .237.

Angels hitters have 2,653 strikeouts in 10,555 PA’s (25%) since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Angels hitters have put just 30% of their swings in play on the first pitch of at-bats this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 35%.

Rangers hitters have an OPS of .830 (1,254 PA’s) against LHP this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .740.

Rangers hitters have an OBP of .358 (1,254 PA’s) against LHP this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .323.

Rangers hitters are slugging .508 at home this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .421.

Rangers hitters have an OPS of .587 (2,438 PA’s) with two-strikes this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .520.

Angels pitchers have walked 229 of 2,502 batters (9%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since last season — tied for highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Opponents have a miss rate of 27% against Angels pitchers since last season — tied for 4th best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Angels pitchers have walked 66 of 522 batters (13%) over the last 14 days (13 games) — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 41% against Angels pitchers this season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Rangers pitchers have a strikeout rate of 57% with two-strikes over the last 14 days (13 games) — best in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Rangers pitchers have a strikeout rate of 30% over the last 14 days (13 games) — best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Rangers pitchers have a strikeout rate of 38% with runners in scoring position over the last 14 days (13 games) — best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Rangers pitchers have an ERA of 1.85 (116.2 IP) over the last 14 days (13 games) — best in MLB; League Avg: 4.46.

Rangers vs. Angels Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Jacob Odorizzi (Rangers): Shoulder, D60
  • Brett Martin (Rangers): Shoulder, D60
  • Bradley Miller (Rangers): Hamstring, D10
  • Jacob deGrom (Rangers): Elbow, D60
  • Joshua Jung (Rangers): Thumb, D10
  • Nathan Eovaldi (Rangers): Elbow, D15
  • Jordon Adell (Angels): Oblique, D60
  • José Suarez (Angels): Shoulder, D60
  • Max Stassi (Angels): Hip , D60
  • José Quijada (Angels): Elbow, D60
  • Logan O’Hoppe (Angels): Shoulder, D60
  • Zachary Neto (Angels): Back, D10
  • Giovanny Urshela (Angels): Pelvis, D60
  • Christopher Devenski (Angels): Hamstring, D15
  • Austin Warren (Angels): Elbow, D60
  • Michael Trout (Angels): Hand, D10
  • Samuel Bachman (Angels): Shoulder, D60
  • José Marte (Angels): Elbow, D60
  • Chris Rodriguez (Angels): Shoulder, D60
  • Anthony Rendon (Angels): Shin, D10
  • Robert Daniel (Angels): Shoulder, D60
  • Joseph Ward (Angels): Face, D60
  • Benjamin Joyce (Angels): Arm, D60

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