MLB Baseball

LAA vs TEX Prediction

August 23, 2026

10,000 Monte Carlo simulations

LAA vs TEX prediction for August 23, 2026: Our Monte Carlo simulation ran 10,000 game iterations and projects TEX 4.3 - LAA 3.3. TEX is favored with a 58.7% win probability. The run line is -1.5 and the total is 7.5. Model projects 7.6 total runs.

TEX
4.3
Projected Score
VS O/U 7.5
LAA
3.3
Projected Score
Win Probability
58.7%
41.3%
TEXLAA
-1.5
Run Line (TEX)
7.5
Total Line
10,000
Simulations
Calibrated accuracy at this confidence: 63.5% (3,320 games)

Projected Runs Range 10th – 90th percentile

LAA
135
TEX
246

Starting Pitcher Matchup

Yusei Kikuchi L
LAA
FF34% · 95
SL24% · 87
FS22% · 87
usagewhiffbar labels show usage · mph
FF34%95 mph13% whiff
SL24%87 mph25% whiff
FS22%87 mph26% whiff
Cal Quantrill R
TEX
FC26% · 88
SI25% · 94
FS22% · 85
usagewhiffbar labels show usage · mph
FC26%88 mph12% whiff
SI25%94 mph13% whiff
FS22%85 mph23% whiff

Weather Impact

Globe Life Field
106°F7 mph windRoof: retractable
HR: 1.097 Total: 1.050
thin air, 6mph out

Bullpen Comparison

LAA
3.82ERA
4.19FIP
9.34K/9
3.82BB/9
1.31WHIP
TEX
4.22ERA
4.33FIP
8.53K/9
3.77BB/9
1.33WHIP

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First 5 Innings & NRFI

LAA F5
1.8 runs
31.7% win
TEX F5
2.7 runs
51.9% win
F5 Total
4.5
NRFI
59.4%
YRFI
40.6%
Avg 1st Inn Runs
0.84

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Injury Report

LAA8 injured
Wade Meckler LF7-DAY IL
Nolan Schanuel 1B10-DAY-IL
Sebastian Rivero C60-DAY-IL
Samy Natera Jr. RP15-DAY-IL
Sam Bachman RP15-DAY-IL
Shaun Anderson RP15-DAY-IL
+2 more
TEX8 injured
Jake Burger 1BDAY-TO-DAY
Jack Leiter SP60-DAY-IL
Josh Jung 3B10-DAY-IL
Nathan Eovaldi SP15-DAY-IL
Jose Corniell RP60-DAY-IL
Jalen Beeks RP60-DAY-IL
+2 more

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How this prediction was generated: This page shows output from the Olympus Bets MLB Baseball Monte Carlo engine. Each game is simulated 10,000 times using real-time team data, injury reports, and current odds. Probabilities are calibrated using Bayesian methods and sized via the Kelly Criterion. Probabilities are calibrated using Bayesian methods and sized via the Kelly Criterion. Full methodology →
Permanent record: this game page is retired 90 days after the event. The full graded MLB 2026 record — every pick, win rate, units and ROI — lives on the MLB 2026 season report card.

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