- The Angels are -140 favorites vs the Rangers
- Rangers starting pitcher: Glenn Otto, 11.88 ERA
- Angels starting pitcher: Griffin Canning, 1.80 ERA
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The Texas Rangers (+115) visit Tempe Diablo Stadium to take on the Los Angeles Angels (-140) on Saturday, March 18, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10pm EDT in Tempe.
The Angels are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+140).
The Rangers vs Angels Over/Under is 11 total runs for the game.
During Spring Training, the Rangers are 7-9 against the spread (ATS), while the Angels are 11-7 ATS.
Rangers vs. Angels Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline
| Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
| Rangers | +1.5 -165 | O 11 -105 | +115 |
| Angels | -1.5 +140 | U 11 -115 | -140 |
Rangers vs Angels Prediction for Today’s Game
Based on recent trends the model predicts the Angels will win Saturday‘s Spring Training matchup with 61.0% confidence.
This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Rangers and Angels and up-to-date player injuries.
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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Rangers players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Rangers Player Prop Bets Today:
- Leody Taveras has hit the Runs Under in his last 4 away games (+4.00 Units / 37% ROI)
- Nick Solak has hit the Singles Over in his last 2 away games (+3.10 Units / 155% ROI)
- Eli White has hit the Hits Over in his last 2 games (+2.20 Units / 107% ROI)
- Marcus Semien has hit the RBIs Under in his last 2 away games (+2.00 Units / 40% ROI)
- Corey Seager has hit the RBIs Under in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 39% ROI)
And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Angels players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Angels Player Prop Best Bets Today:
- Anthony Rendon has hit the Runs Under in his last 8 games at home (+8.00 Units / 61% ROI)
- Luis Rengifo has hit the Hits Under in his last 4 games (+5.90 Units / 79% ROI)
- Anthony Rendon has hit the Hits Under in 4 of his last 6 games at home (+5.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Max Stassi has hit the Runs Over in 3 of his last 4 games (+4.60 Units / 115% ROI)
- Anthony Rendon has hit the Singles Under in his last 4 games at home (+4.00 Units / 75% ROI)
Rangers Best Bets Today:
- The Texas Rangers have covered the Run Line in 47 of their last 76 away games (+11.10 Units / 10% ROI)
- The Texas Rangers have hit the Team Total Over in 37 of their last 62 away games (+8.68 Units / 12% ROI)
- The Texas Rangers have hit the Game Total Under in 12 of their last 16 away games (+7.65 Units / 43% ROI)
- The Texas Rangers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 6 of their last 8 away games (+3.65 Units / 35% ROI)
- The Texas Rangers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 3 of their last 5 games (+1.65 Units / 31% ROI)
Angels Best Bets Today:
- The Los Angeles Angels have hit the Team Total Under in 73 of their last 118 games (+21.10 Units / 15% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Angels have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 21 of their last 28 games (+13.95 Units / 44% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Angels have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 11 of their last 13 games at home (+10.40 Units / 51% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Angels have hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 19 games at home (+9.25 Units / 34% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Angels have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 11 of their last 13 games at home (+8.70 Units / 56% ROI)
Rangers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this MLB season, the Rangers have gone 7-9 against the Run Line (-2.35 Units / -11.6% ROI).
- 7-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.85 Units / -15.08% ROI
- 9-6 when betting on the total runs Over for +2.15 Units / 12.08% ROI
- 6-9 when betting on the total runs Under for -3.75 Units / -21.37% ROI
Angels Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this MLB season, the Angels have gone 11-7 against the Run Line (+4.85 Units / 22.4% ROI).
- 12-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.35 Units / 37.7% ROI
- 7-11 when betting on the total runs Over for -5.25 Units / -26.12% ROI
- 11-7 when betting on the total runs Under for +3.5 Units / 17.9% ROI
Rangers Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Glenn Otto allowed a slugging percentage of just .182 (14 Total Bases / 77 ABs) on inside fastballs last season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: .420 — 100th Percentile.
Opponents batted just .214 (12-for-56) against Glenn Otto on the first pitch of at-bats last season — 5th best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: .338 — 97th Percentile.
Glenn Otto had a first-pitch strike rate of just 54% (314/587) last season — 2nd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: 62% — first Percentile.
Opponents batted just .130 (10-for-77) against Glenn Otto on inside fastballs last season — 2nd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: .259 — 99th Percentile.
Angels Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Griffin Canning has limited playing time.
Rangers Keys to the Game vs. the Angels
The Rangers are just 53-11 (.828) when leading entering the 8th inning last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .915.
The Rangers are just 34-47 (.420) at home last season — tied for 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .532.
The Rangers are just 65-82 (.442) when allowing 5 or more extra base hits last season — tied for 6th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .533.
The Rangers are just 23-75 (.235) when scoring 4 or fewer runs last season — 7th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .296.
Angels Keys to the Game vs. the Rangers
The Angels are just 3-13 (.188) when tied entering the 7th inning last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.
The Angels are just 6-64 (.086) when trailing entering the 7th inning last season — tied for 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .119.
The Angels are just 6-14 (.300) when tied entering the 8th inning last season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.
The Angels are just 7-42 (.143) when allowing 10 or more hits last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .273.
Rangers Hitting Stats & Trends
Rangers hitters had a swing rate of 37% on the first pitch of at-bats last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 31%.
Rangers hitters had an OPS of .925 (376 PA’s) against pitchers who had thrown at least 80 pitches in a game last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .732.
The Rangers have a winning percentage of just 43% at home since the start of the 2021 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 54%.
Rangers hitters slugged just .331 on the first pitch of at-bats over the last 30 days of the regular season (28 games) — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .582.
Angels Hitting Stats & Trends
Angels hitters have an OPS of just .643 (3,666 PA’s) in innings 7-9 since the start of the 2021 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .694.
Angels hitters have an OBP of just .303 (3,777 PA’s) against LHP since the start of the 2021 season — tied for 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .318.
Angels hitters have an OBP of just .301 (1,518 PA’s) when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game since the start of the 2021 season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .326.
Angels hitters have an OBP of just .228 (6,387 PA’s) with two-strikes since the start of the 2021 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .243.
Rangers Pitching Stats & Trends
Rangers pitchers walked 139 of 1,440 batters (10%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 7%.
Opponents had a groundball rate of 46% against Rangers pitchers last season — 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.
Rangers pitchers have allowed opponents to score in three different innings in 51% of their games last season — 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.
The Rangers pitchers have allowed division opponents to score first in 59% of their games since the start of the 2021 season — 4th highest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.
Angels Pitching Stats & Trends
Angels pitchers have walked 1,132 of 12,234 batters (9%) since the start of the 2021 season — 4th highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.
Angels pitchers have won only 9% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings on the road last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 25%.
The Angels have won just 26% of games in which their opponents scored first since the start of the 2021 season — tied for 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 32%.
Angels pitchers have allowed a run just 24% of the time after an opposing score last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 29%.
Angels vs. Rangers Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets
- Robert Daniel (Angels): Shoulder, D60
- Brett Martin (Rangers): Shoulder, D60
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