The Texas Rangers will head west to Chase Field to face the Arizona Diamondbacks. This interleague showdown will get going at 9:40 p.m. ET and fans can tune in to Fox Sports Arizona to catch the action.
Texas Rangers at Arizona Diamondbacks Odds
Texas (+190) is coming into this one as the underdog against Arizona (-210) and Vegas has set the Over/Under for this game at 8.5 runs. The odds for wagering on the game’s total stand at +100 for the over and -120 for the under. Bettors can also wager on the game’s runline with the current odds sitting at -115 for the Rangers +1.5 runs and -105 for the Diamondbacks -1.5.
The Rangers have gone 44-62 SU this year and are 51-55 against the spread (ATS). They’ve lost 6.5 units for moneyline gamblers and 7.7 units ATS. The Diamondbacks, on the other hand, are 58-48 SU and 55-51 ATS. The team has gained 6.3 units for bettors taking the moneyline and 8.2 units ATS.
Diamondbacks games have had an over/under record of 49-52-5 in 2018. The Rangers have an over/under record of 49-50-7.
Martin Perez is getting the start for the visiting Rangers. The left-handed Perez is 2-4 with a 7.08 ERA and 25 strikeouts. He has yet to face the Diamondbacks this year and did not record a start against them in 2017, either.
The Diamondbacks will be sending lefty Robbie Ray (3-2, 4.90 ERA) to the mound. Ray has 81 strikeouts and 29 walks to his name, as well as a WHIP of 1.42. Ray did not record a start against the Rangers in 2017.
Texas’ pitchers have allowed 5.3 runs per game and its starters own a 5.29 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 6.53 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 4.20, along with a WHIP of 1.44 and a K/9 of 8.23.
The Rangers offense has slashed .241/.323/.405 on its way to 4.5 runs scored per game in 2018, including 6.3 runs per game over the team’s last 10 games and 7.8 per game over the team’s last five outings (2-3 SU).
Texas’ hitters have been led by Shin-soo Choo and Nomar Mazara. Choo is slashing .281/.395/.482 with 18 home runs, 47 RBIs and 59 runs scored. Mazara (.272/.332/.450) has produced 15 homers, 58 RBIs and 46 runs scored.
In the home-team dugout, Arizona’s pitching staff has allowed 3.9 runs per game overall this season. The club’s starters have a 4.02 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 9.3 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a solid ERA of just 2.98, a WHIP of 1.17 and a K/9 of 7.8.
Arizona’s hitters have produced 4.5 runs per outing, including 5.6 per game over its last 10 games and 5.4 per game over their last five. The team has slashed .292/.370/.427 over its last five matchups and is 3-2 SU during that stretch.
The Diamondbacks’ batters have been led by first baseman Paul Goldschmidt and left fielder David Peralta. Goldschmidt is slashing .277/.384/.517 with 22 home runs, 56 RBIs and 66 runs scored, while Peralta’s line is .286/.345/.488 with 16 homers, 53 RBIs and 48 runs.
Texas Rangers at Arizona Diamondbacks Free Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Diamondbacks, ATS Winner – Rangers, O/U – UNDER
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Texas has recorded 22 extra-base hits over its last five contests. Arizona has 17 XBH over its last five.
Texas has posted 27.3 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 contests and 30.2 over its last five.
The Rangers have hit 20 home runs in their last 10 games, including 11 over their last five.
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