MLB Prop Bets: Texas Rangers vs Los Angeles Angels (August 22, 2026)
The Los Angeles Angels (51-78) face the Texas Rangers (64-65) at Globe Life Field on Saturday at 7:05pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Ryan Johnson is the probable pitcher for the Angels, while Cody Bradford is the probable pitcher for the Rangers. The Rangers are favored to win at -175, while the Angels are at +144. The total runs line is set at 8.0, with OVER at -119 and UNDER at -102.
- The Angels (-149) have a 63-66 Run Line record this season, while the Rangers (+123) hold a record of 58-71.
- The Angels have a 53-74-2 O/U record this season (meaning 53 games have gone over the total runs line, 74 have gone under and two have resulted in a push). The Rangers have a 63-62-4 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Angels are averaging 4.1 runs per game this season (24th in the league). Comparatively, the Rangers are averaging 4.0 (T27th).
- In the field, the Angels are allowing 4.7 runs per game this season (21st in the league), while the Rangers are allowing an average of 4.3 runs (13th).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Angels are at .235 (ranking 25th in the Major leagues), while the Rangers are batting .242 (19th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Rangers have hit 141 (T19th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Angels have managed 128 (26th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Angels have recorded 512 RBIs to rank T23rd in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Rangers have recorded 497 RBIs to rank T26th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Rangers have an earned run average of 4.21 this season (19th in the Majors), while The Angels have an ERA of 4.30 (22nd).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Angels have recorded 1163 this season, ranking 6th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Rangers rank 14th for total strikeouts, recording 1086.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .247 against the Rangers this season (18th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Angels' opponents are at .233 (7th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angels | 34-27-68 | 22-10-33 | 12-17-35 | 8-2-16 | 26-25-52 | 0-0-0 | 0-2-8 |
| Rangers | 34-41-54 | 18-21-24 | 16-20-30 | 17-23-29 | 17-18-25 | 0-0-0 | 2-1-7 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angels | 48-49-32 | 29-17-19 | 19-32-13 | 14-8-4 | 34-41-28 | 0-0-0 | 5-2-3 |
| Rangers | 48-55-26 | 27-23-13 | 21-32-13 | 24-32-13 | 24-23-13 | 0-0-0 | 3-5-2 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -105 and the YRFI is paying -125.
- The NRFI is 63-66 in Angels games this season. The Rangers have a 52-77 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Rangers recorded a 2-1 extra innings victory over the Angels at Globe Life Field yesterday. Ezequiel Duran led the way to that victory, hitting a home run. That result snapped the Angels' three-game winning streak against the Rangers.
