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Los Angeles Angels vs. Texas Rangers

The Los Angeles Angels and the Texas Rangers will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Globe Life Field.

The Angels will pin their hopes on the pitching of right hander Alex Cobb in this game. Cobb has a 8-3 record and a 3.46 ERA this season.

Cobb's opponent in this one will be Glenn Otto. The Rangers right hander has a 8.02 ERA to go along with a 0-3 record this season.

Oddsmakers opened the Rangers as -105-moneyline favorites versus the Angels, while the game's total opened at 7.

Texas was a 7-2 loser in its last match on the road against the Angels. They lost as -119 favorites, while the total score of 9 made winners of OVER bettors.

Los Angeles won its last outing, a 7-2 result against the Rangers on September 29. Bettors who backed the Angels at 109 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (9) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Los Angeles:
Team record: 75-83 SU
LA Angels is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
LA Angels is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Angels's last 9 games

Texas:
Team record: 58-100 SU
Texas is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Texas is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games
Texas is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home

Next up:
Los Angeles at Seattle Friday, October 1
Texas home to Cleveland Friday, October 1