The Los Angeles Angels (61-69) and the Texas Rangers (66-66) open a 3-game series Monday. First pitch from Globe Life Field in Arlington is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. ET (MLB.TV Free Game of the Day). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Angels vs. Rangers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

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Starter Merrill Kelly was dominant, Rowdy Tellez hit a two-run home run and the Texas Rangers defeated the hapless Cleveland Guardians on Aug. 24.

Cody Freeman, Josh Jung and Adolis Garcia hit home runs and the Texas Rangers swamped the Cleveland Guardians on Aug. 23.

A clutch two-run double by Jose Ramirez put the Guardians up in the 8th, but Cade Smith blew the save in the 9th in a brutal loss to the Rangers.

Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien has a fracture and sprain in his left foot and will likely need 4-6 weeks to recover, likely ending his season.

The Texas Rangers made a pair of moves regarding veterans ahead of Saturday's game vs. Cleveland, adding second baseman Marcus Semien to the 10-day injured list with a left foot contusion while activating outfielder Adolis Garcia from the 10-day IL.