MLB Picks & Predictions: Rangers vs. Angels, Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Wednesday MLB Free Pick

(The Spread) – American League West rivals will clash in L.A. tonight when the Angels host the Rangers at 10:05PM ET.

Odds: Oddsmakers have made the Angels –105 money line favorites over the visiting Rangers, who are –101 on the ML. The over/under total for tonight’s game is currently being listed at 7.5 runs.

Pitching Matchup: C.J. Wilson of Texas will oppose L.A.’s Ervin Santana tonight in what should be a solid pitching matchup. Wilson comes into the day with an 11-5 record and a 3.28 ERA while Santana is 9-8 this season and is currently carrying a 3.10 ERA. He has also won his last five starts.

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Public Betting: Of the 1,000-plus wagers on tonight’s game, 52% of MLB public bettors currently favor the Halos –105.

MLB Free Pick: Take Los Angeles. According to latest MLB trends, the Rangers have won five in a row but they’re 1-5 in their last six games as an underdog and 1-5 in their last six games as a road underdog. They’re also 1-4 in Wilson’s last five starts and 1-5 in his last six starts as a road dog. Meanwhile, the Angels are 7-2 in Santana’s last nine home starts versus Texas and 5-0 in his last five starts overall. They’re also 5-0 in his last five starts as a home favorite and 7-0 in his last seven starts overall when they’re the favorite. Look for the Halos to end the Rangers’ current winning streak.

WEDNESDAY MLB FREE PICK: LOS ANGELES ANGELS –105

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