On the evening of July 8, 2024, the Texas Rangers will take on the Los Angeles Angels at the Angel Stadium of Anaheim at 9:38 PM under a clear sky. Jon Gray, holding an ERA of 3.921, will be starting pitcher for the Rangers, while Davis Daniel with an ERA of 2.700, will take the mound for the Angels.

In the 2024 AL West Division, the Rangers are currently 10th with a record of 42-48, showing a .470 winning percentage. They are 3rd in the division with a record of 9-14. Recently, Texas has found some rhythm, winning 5 of their last 10 games and are on a three-game winning streak. Their home and away records are 24-21 and 18-27, respectively, and they have performed better in night games with 25 wins compared to 17 in day games. The Rangers have scored a total of 389 runs while conceding 381.

The Angels, meanwhile, are positioned 13th in the division with a 37-52 record, reflecting a .420 winning percentage. They are 4th in the AL West, with an 8-10 divisional record, and have won 4 of their last 10 games. At home, they have a 18-26 record and a similar 19-26 record on the road. The team’s performance shows a preference for night games, with 28 wins, compared to 9 in day games. They have scored 359 runs and allowed 437 runs so far.

Betters should note the odds for this matchup: the point spread is set at 1.5, with the Over/Under at 8.5. The money line odds are -142 for the Rangers and +122 for the Angels, indicating a slight favor towards Texas. These odds suggest a close game, potentially with few runs, which aligns with both teams’ recent performances and pitching strengths.