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Los Angeles Angels vs. Texas Rangers
Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Thursday when the Los Angeles Angels and the Texas Rangers meet at Globe Life Field.
Michael Lorenzen will be the starting pitcher for the Angels on this day. Right hander Lorenzen is 7-6 this season with a 4.74 ERA.
It'll be Martin Perez toeing the rubber for the Rangers in this contest. Left hander Perez is 12-6 with a 2.84 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Rangers as -167-moneyline favorites versus the Angels, while the game's total opened at 7.5.
In their last action, Texas was a 7-2 winner on the road against the Angels. Bettors on Texas at -150 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (9) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
In their last action, Los Angeles was a 7-2 loser on the road against the Rangers. Bettors on Texas at -150 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (9) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Los Angeles:
Team record: 65-84 SU
LA Angels is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
LA Angels is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
LA Angels is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Texas:
Team record: 64-84 SU
Texas is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
Texas is 6-17 SU in its last 23 games
Texas is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games at home
Next up:
Los Angeles at Minnesota Friday, September 23
Texas home to Cleveland Friday, September 23