MLB Angels vs. Rangers Picks & Predictions for Thursday, August 2
By ATSSportsline.com
ARLINGTON, TX (ATS Consultants) – This is the fourth game of a four-game series. The Angels have won the first two games of the series but the Rangers came back to win the last game, 11-10. C.J. Wilson takes the mound for the Angels while the Rangers send out Ryan Dempster. The opening pitch starts at 8:05pmET from Rangers Ballpark in Arlington.
ODDS: The oddsmakers have installed the Rangers as a -120 favorite over the Angels. The total is 10 in most books. The Angels come in with a 57-48 overall record and are 45-57 Under, while Rangers are 60-43 overall and are 44-56 Under.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Rangers opened as a -120 favorite and remained there at most books. The total started at 9.5 and moved to 10 at most books.
PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers currently placed on tonight’s game, X% of public bettors favor the X. These numbers are subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the “Public Betting” link available in this paragraph to get the most up-to-date information.
MLB FREE PICK: Take the Angels. According to latest MLB trends, the Angels 13-5 last 18 vs. AL West, 8-0 in Wilson's last 8 starts following a team loss in their previous game, 7-2 in Wilson's last 9 road starts and 4-1 last 5 during game 4 of a series. Rangers are 1-4 last 5 Thursday games, 4-10 last 14 vs. a team with a winning record and 1-4 last Thursday games. Ryan Dempster takes the mound for the Rangers in his first start since getting traded over from the Chicago Cubs. Dempster pitched well in the National League but the AL is a much tougher hitting league. While he has faced Albert Pujols before, he'll also see phenmom Mike Trout, Mark Trumbo and Torii Hunter. C.J. Wilson shut down th eRnage sin his last start agians them on June 2. Wilson, who has a 2.88 ERA, will shine again.
THURSDAY MLB FREE PICK: LOS ANGELES ANGELS +110
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