The Texas Rangers travel to take on the Los Angeles Angels as -148 favorites at Polymarket.
With Jacob deGrom on the mound, we're backing Texas in our Rangers vs. Angels predictions — let's see them exact some revenge after losing a full game in the Wild Card race last night.
Let’s dive into my MLB picks for Thursday, Aug. 13.
Who will win Rangers vs Angels tonight: Rangers (-148)
After getting nickel-and-dimed to death last night, Jacob deGrom will be looking to get the Texas Rangers back in the win column — and he's the right man for the job.
The Rangers ace has notoriously owned this Los Angeles Angels team over the course of his career, striking this lineup out at a 32% clip across 72 at-bats.
With the Angels among the bottom-five teams for wRC+ in all of baseball, I expect the Rangers to squeeze this one out in a low-scoring game.
I'd price this closer to -155.
COVERS INTEL: How bad is it in Los Angeles? The Angels rank in the bottom 10 not only in wRC+, but home runs, OPS, hits, and strikeouts. Runs will be tough to come by against the Texas veteran.
Rangers vs Angels Over/Under pick: Under 7.5 (-116)
We know what deGrom brings to this matchup against the putrid Angels offense, but what about Los Angeles starter Walbert Urena?
Well, his numbers against the Rangers are pretty damn good: Texas has managed just two hits and owns a sub-.100 xBA against Urena over 30 plate appearances.
Prior to his last start against the Miami Marlins, Urena had allowed just two earned runs across his last 22 innings pitched. This should be a strong pitching matchup tonight, so let's ride the under.
I'm playing this up to -130.
Rangers vs Angels home run prediction: Zach Neto (+414)
Zach Neto has dialed in his timing against deGrom, boasting two home runs (two doubles and five hits overall, .595 xSLG) in just 12 career at-bats off him.
With deGrom elevating his four-seamer early in counts, Neto's pull-side swing path gives him our edge to clear the wall.
More home run predictions for Thursday can be found with our resident expert Josh Inglis.
- ML/RL bets: 3-5, -2.26 units
- Over/Under bets: 4-4, -0.80 units
Rangers vs Angels weather
It's a perfect night for baseball at Angel Stadium, with clear skies and temperatures expected to sit at 69F.
Rangers vs Angels odds
- Moneyline: Rangers (-148) | Angels (+138)
- Run line: Rangers -1.5 (+122) | Angels (-127)
- Over/Under: Over 7.5 (+108) | Under 7.5 (-116)
Rangers vs Angels trend
The Under is 6-0 in deGrom's last six starts with four days of rest. Find more MLB betting trends for Rangers vs. Angels.
How to watch Rangers vs Angels and game info
| Location | Angel Stadium, Los Angeles, CA |
| Date | Thursday, August 13, 2026 |
| First pitch | 10:07 p.m. ET |
| TV | RSN, ABTV |
| Rangers starting pitcher | Jacob deGrom (8-7, 3.87 ERA) |
| Angels starting pitcher | Walbert Urena (7-8, 2.83 ERA) |
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