Los Angeles Angels at Texas Rangers 4/9/2018 Free MLB Picks and Predictions

Monday, April 9, 2018

Globe Life Park

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Probable Pitchers: Garrett Richards vs. Doug Fister

The Los Angeles Angels visit Globe Life Park on Monday, April 9, 2018 to play the Texas Rangers. The probable starters are Garrett Richards for the Angels and Doug Fister for the Rangers.

The opening line for this matchup has Los Angeles at -162 and Texas at +152. The Angels have a 3-5-0 over/under record and a 2-6-0 run line mark. The Rangers are 4-6-0 against the run line and have a 3-6-1 over/under record.

Valuable Los Angeles Angels Betting Trends

The Los Angeles Angels are 3-5-0 against the over/under

The Los Angeles Angels are 2-6-0 against the run line

Important Texas Rangers Betting Trends

The Texas Rangers are 3-6-1 against the over/under

The Texas Rangers are 4-6-0 against the run line

Key Los Angeles Angels Injuries

04/04/18 P Matt Shoemaker Forearm 10-day DL (04/01)
03/31/18 2B Ian Kinsler Ribs 10-day DL (03/31)
03/26/18 P Alex Meyer Shoulder 60-day DL (02/21)
03/26/18 P Andrew Heaney Elbow 10-day DL (03/29)

Key Texas Rangers Injuries

04/02/18 P Ricardo Rodriguez Elbow 60-day DL (04/02)
04/01/18 CF Delino DeShields Hand 10-day DL (03/31)
03/30/18 P Joe Palumbo Elbow 60-day DL (02/23)
03/26/18 P Clayton Blackburn Elbow 60-day DL (03/19)
03/26/18 P Ronald Herrera Shoulder 60-day DL (03/21)
03/26/18 P Tim Lincecum Blister 10-day DL (03/26)
03/26/18 P Tony Barnette Back 10-day DL (03/26)

Useful Pitching Statistics

The Angels have a 6-3 overall record this season. Starting pitcher Garrett Richards has a 1-0 record with an earned run average of 5.06 and a WHIP of 1.41 this season. He has 13 strikeouts over his 10.2 innings pitched and he's given up 8 hits. He's allowed 6.8 hits per 9 innings and he has a FIP of 6.54. The bullpen has an earned run average of 2.42 and they have given up 30 base hits on the year. Teams are hitting .190 against the bullpen and they've struck out 46 hitters and walked 22 batters. As a team, Los Angeles allows 7 hits per nine innings while striking out 8.7 batters per nine innings. They are 15th in the league in team earned run average at 4.07. The Angels pitchers collectively have given up 67 base hits and 39 earned runs. They have allowed 13 home runs this season, ranking them 4th in the league. Los Angeles as a pitching staff has walked 43 batters and struck out 83. They have walked 4.5 men per 9 innings while striking out 8.7 per 9. They have a team WHIP of 1.27 and their FIP as a unit is 4.74.

Hitting Statistics

As a team Los Angeles is hitting .267, good for 4th in the league. The Angels hold a .469 team slugging percentage and an on-base percentage of .317, which is good for 17th in baseball. They rank 2nd in MLB with 10.0 hits per game. Mike Trout is hitting .184 with an on-base percentage of .279. He has 7 hits this season in 38 at bats with 5 runs batted in. He has a slugging percentage of .421 and an OPS+ of 97. Andrelton Simmons is hitting .368 this year and he has an on-base percentage of .385. He has totaled 14 hits and he has driven in 7 men in 38 at bats. His OPS+ is 130 while his slugging percentage is at .421. The Angels have 90 hits, including 19 doubles and 15 home runs. Los Angeles has walked 20 times so far this season and they have struck out 64 times as a unit. They have left 56 men on base and have a team OPS of .786. They score 6 runs per contest and have scored a total of 54 runs this year.

Useful Pitching Statistics

Texas has a 4-6 overall mark this year. With an earned run average of 3.12, Doug Fister has a 1-1 record and a 1.85 WHIP. He has 8 strikeouts over the 8.2 innings he's pitched. He also has given up 11 hits. He's allowing 11.4 hits per nine innings and his FIP stands at 3.31. The bullpen has an earned run average of 3.89 and they have given up 33 base hits on the year. Teams are hitting .221 against the Rangers bullpen. Their relievers have struck out 40 batters and walked 18 opposing hitters. As a team, Texas allows 8.9 hits per nine innings while striking out 9.2 batters per nine innings. They are 17th in the league in team earned run average at 4.09. The Rangers pitchers as a team have surrendered 87 base knocks and 40 earned runs this season. They have given up 9 home runs this year, which ranks 14th in Major League Baseball. Texas as a staff has walked 39 hitters and struck out 90 batters. They give up a walk 4 times per 9 innings while they strike out 9.2 per 9. Their team WHIP is 1.43 while their FIP as a staff is 3.86.

Hitting Statistics

As a team, they are batting .238, good for 17th in the league. The Rangers hold a .359 team slugging percentage and an on-base percentage of .297, which is good for 23rd in baseball. They rank 23rd in MLB with 7.7 hits per contest. Nomar Mazara comes into this matchup batting .286 with an OBP of .359. He has 10 hits this year along with 2 RBI in 35 AB's. He maintains a slugging percentage of .400 with an OPS+ of 112. Elvis Andrus is hitting .385 this season and he has an OBP of .429. He has collected 15 hits in 39 at bats while driving in 3 runs. He has an OPS+ of 168 and a slugging percentage of .538. The Rangers as a unit have 77 base hits, including 15 doubles and 8 homers. Texas has walked 26 times this year and they have struck out on 75 occasions. They have had 57 men left on base and have an OPS of .656. They have scored 3.4 runs per game and totaled 34 runs this season.

Who will win tonight's Angels/Rangers MLB game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Angels -162

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