Angels vs Rangers Picks and Prediction – 4/18/2025

The Los Angeles Angels are heading to Globe Life Field on Thursday, where they will take on the Texas Rangers. Get the rest of our free MLB Picks here! The Angels now sit second in the AL West, coming into Wednesday night’s game with a 9-7 record. The Angels have dropped consecutive games, as they are coming off a 4-0 loss against the Rangers on Tuesday. Jack Kochanowicz will be the Angels’ starting pitcher on Thursday, he’s posted a 5.75 ERA through 15 innings of play thus far. Los Angeles is putting up 6.6 hits and 3.2 runs per game, while giving up 5.1 runs a game.

The Texas Rangers head into this game with a 10-7 record which places them at the top of the AL West. Texas snapped their three game losing skid on Tuesday, coming up with a 4-0 victory over this Angels squad. Kumar Rocker will be the Rangers’ starting goaltender in this game, he’s posted a 7.94 ERA through just 11 innings of play this season. Texas is averaging 6.6 hits and 3.2 runs per game, while allowing 7.3 hits and 4.2 runs defensively.

Texas is looking to build off Tuesday night’s victory, while the Angels hope to shake off a pair of losses. Both pitchers have been extremely shaky to start the season, taking the OVER 9.5 runs is the play here. Final score prediction, Rangers win 6-5.