Rangers vs. Angels Prediction
Will Cole Hamels lead the Rangers to a victory tonight over division rival the Angels at 10:07PM ET?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Angels are -113 money line favorites versus the Rangers, who have odds of +103 to pull off the small upset. With Hamels set to oppose Tyler Skaggs in the pitching matchup, the over/under is currently sitting at 8 runs.
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In his 2017 season debut, Hamels gave up four runs (three earned) on five hits while walking one batter over six innings against the Indians last Wednesday. The veteran struck out four while not factoring into the final decision. After fading in September, the Rangers are hoping Hamels gets off to a good start in April.
Skaggs took the loss in his first start of the season, as he surrendered five runs on five hits over 5 1/3 innings last Thursday in a loss to the A’s. He struck out five but walked three as he struggled with his command. He cruised through the first two innings before his outing unraveled in the third inning.
Bet Tonight’s Rangers vs. Angels Game
OUR PICK: The Rangers have won 16 of Hamels’ last 19 starts when he pitches against the American League West. They’re also 4-1 in his last five road starts, are 35-11 in his last 46 outings overall, and are 13-3 when Hamels pitches the first game of a new series. On the other side, the Angels are just 2-8 in Skaggs’ last 10 starts overall and 1-5 in his last six outings against divisional rivals.
TUESDAY MLB FREE PICK: TEXAS RANGERS +103