The Los Angeles Angels are set to take on the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on September 7, 2024. This clash is scheduled for a 7:05 PM start under a clear sky. Tyler Anderson, with an ERA of 3.548, will be pitching for the Angels, while Jack Leiter, who has struggled with an ERA of 11.782, will take the mound for the Rangers.
In the 2024 AL West Division, the Angels currently sit at 14th with a record of 59-82, reflecting a .42 winning percentage, and are placed 5th in their division. After winning 5 of their last 10 games and holding a record of 20-20 in division games, they aim to build on a single game win streak. Meanwhile, the Rangers rank 11th in the division with 68 wins and 74 losses (.48 winning percentage). They have won 7 of their last 10 games despite recently taking a loss and hold a division record of 17-20.
Talking about betting odds, the Rangers are the favorites in this game. The point spread is set at -1.5 in their favor, with an over/under of 8.5 runs, suggesting expectations of a moderately high-scoring game. In moneyline betting, the Rangers are priced at -141, implying a stronger chance of winning, while the Angels are at +120, indicating they are the underdogs in this matchup. These odds provide a financial perspective on the expectations and confidence in each team’s potential performance during the game.