Texas Rangers vs Los Angeles Angels Picks and Prediction, Saturday, May 23, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Texas Rangers face the Los Angeles Angels with both teams looking to improve in the American League West Division. The Rangers are 24-25 and sit in second place in the division while the Angels are 17-34 and in last place in the division. Who will win this game? Check out our Rangers vs Angels prediction, but be ready for all the MLB action with our free MLB picks.
Texas hopes Eovaldi helps out awful lineup
The Rangers have shown promise this season largely because of their starting pitching. One of the starters having a great season is Nathan Eovaldi, who has allowed only 24 runs in 54 innings pitched while tossing 55 strikeouts. Moreover, Eovaldi only allowed one run in his last three starts, so he’s heating up at the right time.
Eovaldi has been great but the lineup is awful, scoring only 3.92 runs per game. Josh Jung has five home runs and 83 total bases while Ezequiel Duran has four homers and 62 total bases but the rest of the lineup has struggled. Only five active batters have an OPS+ over 100, and opposing pitchers can eliminate the top-heavy lineup as a result.
Angels hope Urena and terrible lineup step up
The Angels are having an awful season and hope some prospects turn things around. One of those prospects is rookie starting pitcher Walbert Urena, who has allowed only 16 runs in 33 innings pitched while striking out 30 batters.
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Urena has shown promise but the lineup is one of the worst in baseball, scoring only 3.98 runs per game. Mike Trout has 12 home runs and 83 total bases while Oswald Peraza has five home runs and 56 total bases but the rest of the lineup has struggled. Only five batters have an OPS+ over 100, and opponents can eliminate the lineup as a result.
Rangers vs Angels Pick
Money Line Pick For Rangers vs Angels
- Rangers (-110) (4 units)
The Rangers have one of their best pitchers on the mound and look to take over this game from the first inning. The Rangers should constantly plate baserunners with Jush Jung and Ezequiel Duran making contact and putting together strong plate appearances. The Rangers should limit the Angels lineup with Nathan Eovaldi, who has allowed only 24 runs in 54 innings pitched, tossing multiple strong innings to allow the bullpen to close out the game with a lead. The Rangers should win the game with a strong performance on the road.
Take the Rangers money line as road Favorites.
Over/Under Pick For Rangers vs Angels
- Under 8.5 (5 units)
The Rangers and Angels have awful lineups that look to make this game a low-scoring one from the first pitch. The Angels should limit the Rangers lineup, which averages only 3.92 runs per game, with Walbert Urena, who has allowed only 16 runs in 33 innings pitched, tossing multiple strong innings. The Rangers should eliminate and possibly shut out the Angels, who average only 3.98 runs per game, with Nathan Eovaldi, who has allowed only one run in his last three starts, tossing multiple scoreless innings with minimal contact. The Under should cover in a low-scoring game with both starting pitchers stepping up.
Take the Under on 8.5 runs
The Rangers face the Angels with both teams looking to improve in the American League West Division.
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