Monday, April 13, 2015

Globe Life Park in Arlington

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Probable Pitchers: (R) Shoemaker, M (1-0) vs. (L) Detwiler, R (0-1)

The Los Angeles Angels take on the Texas Rangers on Monday at Globe Life Park in Arlington.

The Angels are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a left-handed starter and are 44-19 in their last 63 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30. Anaheim is 2-5 in their last 7 road games and are 2-9 in their last 11 overall. The under is 4-0 in the Angels last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30 and is 4-0 in their last 4 games vs. a left-handed starter.

The Rangers are 9-3 in their last 12 home games and are 16-6 in their last 22 overall. Texas is 16-6 in their last 22 games on grass and are 2-7 in their last 9 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. The under is 4-0 in the Rangers last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600 and is 4-0-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing record.

In head to head matchups, the Angels are 9-1 in the last 10 meetings in Texas and are 13-3 in the last 16 meetings.

Los Angeles Angels Betting Trends

The Los Angeles Angels are 2-3-0 against the over/under

The run differential for the Los Angeles Angels is -0.6

Texas Rangers Betting Trends

The Texas Rangers are 3-3-0 against the over/under

The run differential for the Texas Rangers is -1.2

Injuries to Watch

Los Angeles Angels

04/06/15 P Cory Rasmus Abdominal 15-day DL (3/27)
04/06/15 P Tyler Skaggs Elbow 15-day DL (3/27)
04/05/15 P Garrett Richards Knee 15-day DL (3/27)
04/05/15 LF Josh Hamilton Shoulder 15-day DL (3/27)

Texas Rangers

04/11/15 P Derek Holland Shoulder 60-day DL (4/10)
04/11/15 CF Ryan Rua Ankle 15-day DL (4/10)
04/11/15 LF Shin-Soo Choo Back "?" Sunday vs. Houston Astros
04/06/15 P Kyuji Fujikawa Groin 15-day DL (4/1)
04/06/15 P Lisalverto Bonilla Elbow 15-day DL (3/31)
04/06/15 P Matt Harrison Back 60-day DL (3/27)
04/06/15 P Tanner Scheppers Ankle 15-day DL (3/29)
04/06/15 P Yu Darvish Elbow 60-day DL (4/6), out for season
04/04/15 RF Antoan Richardson Back 60-day DL (4/2)
04/04/15 2B Jurickson Profar Shoulder 60-day DL (2/24), out for season
04/04/15 P Martin Perez Elbow 60-day DL (3/11)

Josh's Pick: Take Texas

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