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MLB Predictions: Will the Rangers hold off the Angels? 9/1/17

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Which team has the edge when the Texas Rangers and Los Angeles Angels open a weekend series tonight at 8:05PM ET? Here’s our MLB Predictions for this game.

THE ODDS

According to the latest oddsmakers, this game is considered even, as both teams are getting odds of -105 to win this contest. The over/under total for the game is listed at 10.5 runs. Texas has won five of its last seven meetings with the Angels.

PITCHING MATCHUP

The pitching matchup tonight has Tyler Skaggs (1-4, 4.25 ERA) on the mound for the Angels to face Cole Hamels (9-2, 3.78) of the Rangers. Hamels has been shaky as of late, allowing 12 runs over his last three starts. Hamels has 67 strikeouts this season with 36 walks and a 1.15 WHIP. Skaggs has allowed five runs in each of his last two starts. He has 50 strikeouts this season with 19 walks and a 1.36 WHIP.

ANGELS

The Angels are coming off a home sweep of the Athletics. Los Angeles is 69-65 overall and 31-34 on the road. L.A. is averaging just 4.36 runs per game this season while allowing 4.30 per contest. The Angels are being led by Mike Trout, who is hitting .327 with 27 home runs and 61 RBI. Andrelton Simmons is adding 32 doubles and 61 RBI.

RANGERS

The Rangers are coming off a series win over the Astros in Tampa Bay. Texas is now 66-67 overall and 35-29 at home. The Rangers are putting up 5.05 runs per game while allowing 4.80 per contest. Elvis Andrus is leading the team with 37 doubles, 16 home runs and 69 RBI. Nomar Mazara is adding 16 home runs with 85 RBI.

MLB PREDICTIONS

The Rangers are likely to be without Adrian Beltre tonight, which will impact their ability at the plate. Hamels has also been struggling lately and facing a hot Los Angeles team. The Angels have put up 18 runs over the last two games, so look for their hitting surge to continue tonight. Skaggs hasn’t been great on the mound lately either, but I see the Rangers struggling at the plate without Beltre.

MLB Predictions – Los Angeles Angels -105

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