Rangers vs. Angels: Game 1 Prediction, Odds, and Picks - July 8, MLB 2024

The Texas Rangers overpowered the Tampa Bay Rays with a clean sweep in their last series. The defending World Series champions will travel to Angel Stadium to open a three-game series against the LA Angels on Monday night. Despite winning several games, they are stuck in the third position in the AL West.

Texas' offense poured in 13 runs against the Rays in its last matchup and restricted them to only two. Rangers catcher Jonah Heim was the player of the game while ace Nathan Eovaldi picked up the win in seven innings pitched. Eovaldi surrendered two earned runs and struck out five opponent hitters.

Jon Gray will get the ball in Game 1 against the Angels. Gray's performance has not been up to the mark with a 3-4 record and a 3.92 ERA. Gray has 71 strikeouts in 80-plus innings pitched.

Meanwhile, the Angels are way behind the .500 mark with a 37-52 record. Manager Ron Washington and his squad are struggling to be a postseason contender. The absence of 11-time All-Star Mike Trout has made things worse for the Angels.

Right-handed pitcher Davis Daniel will go up against the Rangers on Monday, hoping to pick up a win. Daniel has been limited with his pitching this season with a 1-1 record and a 2.70 ERA. In 13-plus innings, Daniel has 11 strikeouts in total.

Rangers vs. Angels Baseball Betting Odds

Texas Rangers	-150	-1.5 (+110)	O 8.5 (-115)
Los Angeles Angels	+125	+ 1.5 (-135)	U 8.5 (-105)

Where to watch Rangers vs. Angels?

Game 1 will be telecast on Bally Sports Southwest, Bally Sports West and MLB Network. Fans can also get to watch the live stream on Fubo TV. The first pitch will go out at 9:38 p.m. ET.

Rangers vs. Angels Prediction

The Angels are just another average team with low expectations. The franchise has struggled immensely to win against opponents. Furthermore, the AL West challenge will make it hard for LA to qualify for the playoffs.

The Angels have the third-worst ERA in the MLB with 4.58. Meanwhile, Texas is ranked at No. 16 with a 4.00 ERA. Offensively, the Angels are ranked at No. 24 with 359 runs scored, while their opponent is No. 15 with 389 runs.

The chances of the Angels winning this game with Daniel on the mound are pretty slim. Their opponent has a better offense and a decent defense to back them.

Prediction: Texas Rangers -1.5 (-150)