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Los Angeles Angels vs. Texas Rangers
The division rival Los Angeles Angels and Texas Rangers are set to renew hostilities on Sunday when they meet at Globe Life Field.
The Angels will trot Jose Suarez out to the mound in this one. Left hander Suarez has a 0-1 record and a 4.15 ERA this season.
The Rangers will counter Suarez with Martin Perez. Left hander Perez has a 6.75 ERA to go along with a 0-1 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Angels as -116-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game's total opened at 9.
The Rangers were a 7-2 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Angels. That made winners of bettors who got Los Angeles at -124 on the moneyline, while the total score (9) was good news for PUSH bettors.
In their last action, Los Angeles was a 7-2 winner on the road against the Rangers. Bettors on Los Angeles at -124 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (9) sent PUSH bettors home happy as well.
Los Angeles:
Team record: 77-85 SU
LA Angels is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
LA Angels is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
LA Angels is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Texas:
Team record: 60-102 SU
Texas is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Texas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Texas is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Los Angeles at Houston Monday, April 18
Texas at Seattle Tuesday, April 19