Rangers vs Angels Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jul 9

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon throws the ball into the crowd in the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Tuesday, June 13, 2023, in Arlington, Texas.
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  • The Rangers are -175 favorites vs the Angels
  • Rangers vs Angels Over / Under today: 8.5 Runs
  • Rangers / Angels TV Channel: BSW | BSSW

The Texas Rangers (-185) visit Angel Stadium of Anaheim to take on the Los Angeles Angels (+150) on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 9:38pm EDT in Anaheim, CA.

This season, the Rangers are 43-48 against the spread (ATS), while the Angels are 49-41 ATS.

Rangers vs Angels Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Rangers starting pitcher: Max Scherzer 1-2, 2.76 ERA
  • Angels starting pitcher: Roansy Contreras 1-1, 4.08 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Rangers-1.5 -115O 8.5 -105-185
Angels +1.5 -105U 8.5 -115+150

Rangers vs Angels Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Rangers will win Tuesday‘s MLB game with 62.5% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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

Best Rangers Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Josh H. Smith has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 8 games (+16.10 Units / 201% ROI)
  • Marcus Semien has hit the Hits Under in 22 of his last 36 games (+15.45 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Adolis Garcia has hit the Total Bases Under in 21 of his last 26 games (+14.75 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Adolis Garcia has hit the RBIs Under in 22 of his last 26 games (+14.05 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Leody Taveras has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 26 of his last 38 games (+12.35 Units / 26% ROI)

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

Best Angels Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Nolan Schanuel has hit the Home Runs Over in 4 of his last 29 games (+20.50 Units / 71% ROI)
  • Taylor Ward has hit the Singles Under in 24 of his last 30 games (+16.05 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Taylor Ward has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 22 of his last 30 games (+12.50 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Taylor Ward has hit the Walks Over in 18 of his last 31 games (+11.75 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Taylor Ward has hit the Hits Under in 23 of his last 46 games (+10.55 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have hit the Game Total Under in 51 of their last 87 games (+16.10 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have covered the Run Line in 24 of their last 38 games (+10.25 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 25 of their last 40 games (+9.30 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 21 of their last 39 games (+6.25 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 7 of their last 8 games (+6.20 Units / 65% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 53 of their last 90 games (+14.65 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have covered the Run Line in 17 of their last 25 games at home (+9.10 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the Team Total Over in 24 of their last 38 games at home (+8.75 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the Game Total Under in 13 of their last 20 games at home (+6.75 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 17 games at home (+6.60 Units / 36% ROI)

Rangers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Rangers are 44-47 against the Run Line (-7.45 Units / -6.32% ROI).

  • 43-48 when betting on the Moneyline for -12.45 Units / -10.95% ROI
  • 35-52 when betting on the total runs Over for -22 Units / -21.96% ROI
  • 52-35 when betting on the total runs Under for +13.85 Units / 13.84% ROI

Angels Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Angels are 49-41 against the Run Line (-6.3 Units / -4.91% ROI).

  • 37-53 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.7 Units / -8.28% ROI
  • 44-43 when betting on the total runs Over for -3.1 Units / -3.12% ROI
  • 43-44 when betting on the total runs Under for -4.95 Units / -5.02% ROI

Angels vs Rangers Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Corey Seager (TEX) 0.5 +210 0.5 -275
Adolis Garcia (TEX) 0.5 +260 0.5 -350
Logan O'Hoppe (LAA) 0.5 +360 0.5 -500
Keston Hiura (LAA) 0.5 +400 0.5 -550
Marcus Semien (TEX) 0.5 +425 0.5 -600

Angels vs Rangers Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Nate Lowe (TEX) 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Leody Taveras (TEX) 0.5 -250 0.5 +175
Wyatt Langford (TEX) 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Adolis Garcia (TEX) 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Josh H. Smith (TEX) 0.5 -225 0.5 +165

Angels vs Rangers RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Corey Seager (TEX) 0.5 -110 0.5 -120
Adolis Garcia (TEX) 0.5 +115 0.5 -155
Jonah Heim (TEX) 0.5 +150 0.5 -200
Wyatt Langford (TEX) 0.5 +150 0.5 -200
Marcus Semien (TEX) 0.5 +155 0.5 -200

Angels vs Rangers Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Roansy Contreras (PIT) 3.5 +105 3.5 -140
Max Scherzer (TEX) 6.5 +120 6.5 -160

Max Scherzer has allowed a slugging percentage of .650 (13 Total Bases / 20 ABs) with two-strikes over the last 14 days — highest among AL Starters over the last two weeks; League Avg: .259 — second Percentile.

Opponents have a Hard-Hit Rate of just 27% (20/75) against Max Scherzer on the first pitch of at-bats since last season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 100 total IP; League Avg: 44% — 100th Percentile.

Max Scherzer has allowed an average Exit Velocity of just 86.4 MPH on the first pitch of at-bats since the 2022 season (135 balls in play) — tied for 2nd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 163 total IP; League Avg: 89.9

Max Scherzer has allowed an average Exit Velocity of just 85.9 MPH on the first pitch of at-bats since last season (75 balls in play) — 2nd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 100 total IP; League Avg: 90.3

Angels Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Opponents are hitting .438 (7-for-16) against Roansy Contreras’ elevated fastball this season — highest among NL Relievers; League Avg: .199 — first Percentile.

Roansy Contreras has struck out just 14% (9/65) of left-handed batters he faced this season — tied for 9th lowest among qualified RPs in MLB; League Avg: 24% — ninth Percentile.

Roansy Contreras has allowed an OPS of .923 (91 PA’s) against right-handed batters this season — 3rd highest among qualified RPs in MLB; League Avg: .670 — second Percentile.

Opponents are hitting .312 (10-for-32) against Roansy Contreras’ elevated fastball this season — 8th highest among qualified RPs in MLB*; League Avg: .197 — eighth Percentile.

Rangers Keys to the Game vs. the Angels

The Rangers are just 3-183 (.016) when trailing entering the 9th inning since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .050.

The Rangers are just 5-91 (.052) when trailing entering the 8th inning since the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .102.

The Rangers are just 9-166 (.051) when trailing entering the 8th inning since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .095.

The Rangers are just 2-32 (.059) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .144.

Angels Keys to the Game vs. the Rangers

The Angels are just 95-10 (.905) when leading entering the 9th inning since the 2023 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .947.

The Angels are just 40-44 (.476) after a loss as favorites since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .587.

The Angels are just 36-65 (.356) after a win as underdogs since the 2022 season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .413.

The Angels are just 28-163 (.147) when allowing 5 or more runs since the 2022 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .206.

The Rangers are 42-25 (.609) against the run line (29.1% ROI) after a home win since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .484.

Rangers hitters have an OPS of .800 (4,741 PA’s) at home since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .736.

Rangers hitters are slugging .431 against RHP since last season — tied for 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .406.

The Rangers are batting .246 with two outs since last season — tied for 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .236.

Angels hitters have an OBP of just .274 (1,198 PA’s) against pitchers who have thrown at least 80 pitches in a game since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .318.

The Angels have won just 42% of home games in which they have scored three or more runs in an inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 77%.

The Angels are hitting just .210 against pitchers who have thrown at least 80 pitches in the game since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .248.

Angels hitters are slugging just .235 over the past seven days (7 games) — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .411.

Rangers pitchers have an ERA of 3.10 (410.0 IP) at home this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 3.91.

Rangers pitchers have an ERA of 5.04 (389.2 IP) on the road this season — 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: 4.20.

Rangers pitchers have walked 319 of 3,377 batters (9%) this season — 5th highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

The Rangers have allowed 3.31 runs per game (149/45) at home this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 4.36.

Angels pitchers have walked 230 of 2,232 batters (10%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Angels pitchers have walked 80 of 798 batters (10%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 7%.

Angels pitchers have walked 352 of 3,672 batters (10%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since the 2022 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Angels pitchers have walked 1,511 of 15,747 batters (10%) since the 2022 season — tied for highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Angels vs. Rangers Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Michael Stefanic (Los Angeles Angels): Quadriceps, 10-Day IL
  • Sam Bachman (Los Angeles Angels): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
  • Mickey Moniak (Los Angeles Angels): Illness, Day-To-Day
  • Austin Warren (Los Angeles Angels): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Robert Stephenson (Los Angeles Angels): Shoulder, 15-Day IL
  • Aaron Loup (Los Angeles Angels): Shoulder, Out
  • Randal Grichuk (Los Angeles Angels): Ankle, 10-Day IL
  • Kelvin Caceres (Los Angeles Angels): Lat, 60-Day IL
  • Jose Quijada (Los Angeles Angels): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Max Scherzer (Texas Rangers): Back, 15-Day IL
  • Jacob deGrom (Texas Rangers): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Brett Martin (Texas Rangers): Shoulder, Out
  • Tyler Mahle (Texas Rangers): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Jonathan Hernandez (Texas Rangers): Lat, 15-Day IL
  • Carson Coleman (Texas Rangers): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Nathaniel Lowe (Texas Rangers): Oblique, 10-Day IL

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Shane Jackson is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.