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MLB Picks and Predictions Texas Rangers at Los Angeles Angels Odds: While sportsbooks MMA betting players get pumped for UFC 100, some of the biggest divisional rivals in Major League Baseball fittingly slug it out this week. Let's explore some AL East and NL West matchups that have important divisional implications. The MLB Betting Odds list Los Angeles Angels -170 favorites to Texas Rangers +160 underdogs heading into this MLB Picks matchup.

Tuesday, July 7, 10:05 p.m. ET Dustin Nippert (NR) vs John Lackey (3-3, 4.70). Don't let John Lackey's mediocre stats fool Active Imageyou; he's starting to look like his old ace self again, allowing three or fewer runs in three of his last four outings. Texas gives him trouble historically (10-10, 5.79) but, even if he allows a pile of runs, he should get plenty of run support. The MLB Betting Odds list the total in this Texas Rangers at Los Angeles game is set at 9.5 runs.

Dustin Nippert, a converted reliever, hasn't pitched yet this season. Not only is he making his first start since being activated from the 60-day DL, he has a 6.42 lifetime ERA. You have to wonder if he should be in the majors at all right now. Best of luck to him - and to anyone brave enough to go against their handicapping software and pick Texas. MLB Predictions choice: Angels source>>>