Saturday, July 25, 2015

Angel Stadium

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Probable Pitchers: Yovani Gall (7-9) vs. Hector Sant (4-0)

The Texas Rangers take on the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday at Angel Stadium. Yovani Gallardo is the probable starter for the Rangers and he'll face Hector Santiago of the Angels. The opening line for this matchup has Texas at +143 and Los Angeles at -153. The over/under was set at 7.5. The Rangers have a 42-48 over/under record and a 57-38 run line mark, meaning they cover 60% of the time. The Angels have a 42-50 over/under record and a 50-46 run line mark, which means they are covering the spread 43% of the time.

The Rangers head into this matchup with a 46-49 record, including 30-23 on the road. Starting pitcher Yovani Gallardo holds a 7-9 record with an earned run average of 2.91 and a WHIP of 1.27. In his starts, the Rangers are 9-11 over his 117.1 innings pitched this season while giving up 106 hits during those innings. Their record against the over/under when he starts is 10-7. He is getting 5.3 runs from the team when he takes the mound. The bullpen has an earned run average of 4.48 and they have given up 298 base hits on the year. Teams are hitting .253 against the bullpen while being struck out 257 times and walking 121 times this season. As a team, Texas has allowed 9.16 hits per nine innings while striking out 6.5 batters per nine. They are 26th in the league in team earned run average at 4.32.

As a team, Texas is batting .251, good for 18th in the league while putting together a .244 average away from home. The Rangers hold a .407 team slugging percentage and an on-base percentage of .315 which is good for 17th in baseball. They rank 15th in baseball with 8.6 hits per game and Prince Fielder leads the team with 122.

With a 31-20 home record, Los Angeles will hope to improve on their 54-42 overall mark. With an earned run average of 1.57, Hector Santiago will come into this game holding a 4-0 record and a 0.82 WHIP. In his starts, the Angels are 5-0 and he has allowed 24 hits over 34.1 innings pitched this season. Their record against the over/under when he starts is 3-2. He is getting 6.2 runs from the team when he takes the mound. The bullpen has an earned run average of 3.28 and they have given up 227 base hits on the year. Teams are hitting .231 against the Angels bullpen while being struck out 232 times and walking 81 times this season. As a team, Los Angeles has allowed 8.07 hits per nine innings while striking out 8.88 batters per nine. They are 3rd in the league in team earned run average at 3.25.

As a team, they are batting .254, good for 13th in the league while putting together a .259 average at home. The Angels hold a .425 team slugging percentage and an on-base percentage of .329 which is good for 3rd in baseball. They rank 19th in baseball with 8.37 hits per game and Mike Trout leads the team with 105.

Texas has a team fielding percentage of .980 after having committed 73 errors with 949 assists and 2,541 put outs for the season. For the home team, they hold a .985 team fielding percentage while committing 53 errors, accumulating 866 assists and compiling 2,561 put outs.

Texas Rangers Betting Trends

The Texas Rangers are 42-48 against the over/under so far this season

The Texas Rangers are 57-38 against the run line so far this season

Los Angeles Angels Betting Trends

The Los Angeles Angels are 42-50 against the over/under so far this season

The Los Angeles Angels are 50-46 against the run line so far this season

Injuries to Watch

Texas Rangers

07/18/15 C Carlos Corporan Thumb Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (7/13)
05/29/15 P Nick Tepesch Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (4/7)
05/29/15 P Derek Holland Shoulder Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (4/11)
04/06/15 P Lisalverto Bonilla Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (3/31)
04/06/15 P Yu Darvish Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (4/6), out for season
04/04/15 RF Antoan Richardson Back Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (4/2)
04/04/15 2B Jurickson Profar Shoulder Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (2/24), out for season

Los Angeles Angels

07/24/15 LF Daniel Robertson Shoulder is downgraded to doubtful Friday vs. Texas Rangers
07/22/15 3B David Freese Finger Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (7/22)
06/21/15 P Jered Weaver Hip Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (6/21)
06/03/15 P Mike Morin Oblique Injury is on the 15 day disabled list (5/24)
05/28/15 RF Collin Cowgill Wrist Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (5/27)
04/16/15 P Tyler Skaggs Elbow Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (3/27)
04/06/15 P Cory Rasmus Abdominal Injury is on the 60 day disabled list (3/27)

Tony's Pick: Take the Rangers

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