July 7, 2026, 12:14 p.m. ET
The Los Angeles Angels (36-55) and Texas Rangers (45-45) open a 3-game AL West series Tuesday in Arlington, Texas. First pitch from Globe Life Field is at 8:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze MLB odds around the Angels vs. Rangers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Angels lead 3-0
The Angels open a 6-game road trip having lost 6 straight games, getting swept in their last 2 series. They were off Monday after losing the finale of their home series against the Boston Red Sox 7-5 Sunday. OF Jarren Duran had 2 hits and hit a 2-run homer.
The Rangers are 7-3 in their last 10 games, but lost the final 2 games of their series at home against the Detroit Tigers. They were also idle Monday after losing 6-3 Sunday. 1B Jake Burger and 3B Ezequiel Duran each hit solo homers in the loss.
Watch MLB on Fubo!Angels at Rangers projected starters
RHP Jose Soriano vs. RHP Jacob deGrom
Soriano (8-5, 3.42 ERA) makes his 19th start. He has a 1.32 WHIP, 4.4 BB/9 and 10.0 K/9 in 100 innings.
Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 3 ER, 6 H, 1 BB, 9 K in 8-3 setback at Seattle Mariners last TuesdayCareer vs. Rangers: 2-3, 2.81 ERA (32 IP, 10 ER), 1.22 WHIP, 7.9 K/9 in 7 games (5 starts)2026 road splits: 5-3, 2.91 ERA (52 2/3 IP, 17 ER), 1.29 WHIP, 9.4 K/9 in 9 starts
deGrom (7-5, 3.48 ERA) makes his 18th start. He has a 0.99 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 10.8 K/9 in 95 2/3 innings.
Last start: Win, 7 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 0 BB, 9 K in 4-2 victory at Cleveland Guardians last TuesdayLast start vs. Angels (May 22): Loss, 3 IP, 6 ER, 6 H, 3 BB, 3 K in 9-6 loss in AnaheimCareer vs. Angels: 1-3, 5.22 ERA (29 1/3 IP, 17 ER), 1.36 WHIP, 11.4 K/9 in 6 starts2026 home splits: 4-1, 2.38 ERA (41 1/3 IP, 11 ER), 0.79 WHIP, 11.2 K/9 in 7 startsAngels at Rangers odds
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Moneyline (ML): Angels +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Rangers -170 (bet $170 to win $100)Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Angels +1.5 (-160) | Rangers -1.5 (+135)Over/Under (O/U): 7 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Angels at Rangers picks and predictionsPrediction
Rangers 5, Angels 3
The Angels are only 15-30 in road games, but Soriano’s career numbers against the Rangers are very good. However, the Angels have lost 6 straight series openers.
The Rangers are only .500 (20-20 ) at home, but deGrom has been great at Globe Life Field, and the Rangers are 3-1 in his last 4 home starts.
Expect the Rangers to snap their small losing streak, but the run line will give you better value.
PASS.
Eight of the Rangers’ 10 wins when deGrom pitches have been by multiple runs.
Nine of the Angels’ last 11 losses have been by 2 or more runs. Five of their 8 losses when Soriano pitches have been by 2 or more runs.
BET RANGERS -1.5 (+135).
Eight of the Angels’ last 10 games have had totals of 7 or higher. Two of the 3 previous meetings had totals of 7 or more.
Fourteen of the Rangers’ last 18 games have had totals of 7 or higher.
BET OVER 7 (-115).
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