Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (48) pitches to the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

The Los Angeles Angels (61-69) and the Texas Rangers (66-66) open a 3-game series Monday. First pitch from Globe Life Field in Arlington is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. ET (MLB.TV Free Game of the Day). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Angels vs. Rangers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Rangers lead 6-4

The Angels were swept in 3 games by the Chicago Cubs in Anaheim, wrapping up the set with a 4-3 loss as +119 underdogs Sunday with the Under (9.5) cashing. LF Taylor Ward drove in 2 runs Sunday, including a solo homer in the first inning. Los Angeles has lost 7 of its last 9 games.

The Rangers completed a 3-game sweep of the Cleveland Guardians in Arlington with a 5-0 victory in Sunday's finale, cashing as -123 favorites with the Under (7.5) hitting. 1B Rowdy Tellez hit a 2-run homer in the fourth inning, and DH Joc Pederson added a solo shot in the seventh. Texas has won 4 of its last 5 games.

Angels at Rangers projected starters

RHP José Soriano vs. RHP Jacob deGrom

Soriano (8-9, 4.00 ERA) makes his 27th start. He has a 1.38 WHIP, 3.9 BB/9 and 7.9 K/9 through 148 2/3 innings.

  • Was reinstated from restricted list Sunday (personal reasons)
  • Last start: No-decision, 5 2/3 IP, 5 ER, 8 H, 1 BB, 5 K in 11-5 victory in 10 innings at A's Aug. 17
  • 2025 vs. Rangers: 0-3, 4.86 ERA (16 2/3 IP, 9 ER), 1.62 WHIP, 18 H, 9 BB, 13 K in 3 starts
  • Career vs. Rangers: 1-3, 3.42 ERA (26 1/3 IP, 10 ER), 1.29 WHIP, 7.5 K/9 in 4 starts and 2 relief appearances

DeGrom (10-5, 2.76 ERA) makes his 25th start. He has a 0.93 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 9.5 K/9 through 140 1/3 innings.

  • Missed last scheduled start (Wednesday at Kansas City Royals) due to shoulder fatigue
  • Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 0 BB, 5 K in 6-5 setback at Toronto Blue Jays Aug. 15
  • 2025 vs. Angels: 0-1, 6.97 ERA (10 1/3 IP, 8 ER), 1.45 WHIP, 12 H, 3 BB, 13 K in 2 starts
  • Career vs. Angels: 1-1, 3.80 ERA (21 1/3 IP, 9 ER), 1.22 WHIP, 20 H, 6 BB, 27 K in 4 starts

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Angels at Rangers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:51 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Angels +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Rangers -180 (bet $180 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Angels +1.5 (-155) | Rangers -1.5 (+125)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7 (O: -120 | U: +100)

Angels at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 5, Angels 4

Moneyline

The Rangers (-180) are unlikely to drop a fifth straight deGrom start, but the price is too steep to back them.

PASS on the moneyline.

Run line/Against the spread

The Angels have won straight up (SU) in 4 of Soriano’s last 6 starts, while the Rangers have dropped each of deGrom’s last 4 and 6 of his last 7. Texas will still likely win SU, but the Angels should be able to keep it close -- they’ve already tagged deGrom for 8 ER in just 10 1/3 innings this season.

BET ANGELS +1.5 (-155).

Over/Under

The Over is 7-1 in deGrom's last 8 starts, with the veteran right-hander allowing 3 or more ER in 3 of his last 4 outings. On the other side, Soriano has been inconsistent, surrendering 5 or more ER in 2 of his last 3 starts.

BET OVER 7 (-120).

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