On the evening of September 28, 2024, the Texas Rangers will clash with the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, scheduled for a 9:38 PM start under clear skies.

Starting pitcher for the Rangers will be Andrew Heaney, who carries a season ERA of 3.891. His counterpart for the Angels will be Griffin Canning, currently with an ERA of 5.156. As the MLB season progresses, the Rangers find themselves in 11th place within the AL West with a record of 76-84, maintaining a winning percentage of .480. They’ve claimed 23 wins within the division and are currently positioned 3rd. Texas shows a recent upswing with 5 wins out of their last 10 games, enjoying a current winning streak of one game. Their home and away games split shows stronger performance at home with a record of 44-37 compared to 32-47 on the road.

The Angels, however, are 14th in the division, holding a 63-97 record and a .390 winning percentage. Ranked 5th in the division, they have won 21 times against division rivals. Recent games indicate a challenge in form, with only 3 wins in the last 10 games and they are currently on a 4-game losing streak. With a home record mirroring their away struggles, they have secured 32 wins at home and 31 on the road.

Turning to betting odds, the Rangers are favored with a -145 money line as the away team, whereas the Angels, underdogs at home, are listed at +124. The point spread is set at 1.5, suggesting a closely contended match, with the total over/under for the game marked at 8.5, indicating expectations for moderate scoring from both sides.