Angels-Rangers Odds Preview

The Texas Rangers will be trying to extend a winning streak on Saturday when they take on the Los Angeles Angels at Rangers Ballpark. Ace John Lackey will be the starting pitcher for the Angels on this day. Righthander Lackey is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA. It'll be ace Vicente Padilla toeing the rubber for the Rangers in this contest. Righthander Padilla is 2-2 with a 4.97 ERA so far this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Angels, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Rangers scored five runs in the ninth inning and went on to defeat the Angels 10-8 on Friday, as -125 favorites. The game's 18 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (10). Ian Kinsler belted two home runs and finished with three RBIs for the Rangers. Kevin Millwood tossed six innings for the win, allowing nine hits and two runs. Erik Aybar went 3-for-5 at the plate with a solo home run and two RBIs for the Angels, who were +105 underdogs. Joe Saunders allowed seven runs over 5 1-3 innings in a losing effort. Current streak: Texas has won 5 straight games. Team records: Los Angeles: 18-16 SU Texas: 21-14 SU Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Saturday are 6-4 Before playing Texas are 8-2 After playing Texas are 7-3 After a loss are 6-4 Texas most recently: When playing on Saturday are 7-3 Before playing LA Angels are 4-6 After playing LA Angels are 3-7 After a win are 8-2 A few trends to consider: LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Texas LA Angels are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games LA Angels are 8-4 SU in their last 12 games when playing Texas Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Texas is 4-8 SU in their last 12 games when playing LA Angels Texas is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Angels Next up: Texas home to LA Angels, Sunday, May 17