This is an 8* on LAA

Given how this series - and season - have gone for the Rangers, the money line is way too low for Monday’s matchup with the Angels. We realize Texas did win yesterday 7-3. But they are just 17-30 after a win this season. Last place in the AL West was always the reality for a team that’s 40 games below .500 and 17-51 on the road. Obviously, that road record is just atrocious. The current plan with the Rangers’ starting rotation seems to be just getting looks at the young arms. AJ Alexy had an admirable major league debut last week, but that was against a Colorado team that doesn’t hit well on the road outside of Coors Field. The Rockies are one of the few teams who can match the Rangers’ ineptitude on the road. The Angels average almost five full runs per game at home. Jaime Barria should do well in this start. His previous start resulted in a win over the Yankees, a game where the Angels were +185 on the money line. Play on LOS ANGELES

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