The Colorado Rockies are ready to square off against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park. The opening pitch is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. ET and this interleague showdown will be shown on either ATRM or FSSW.
Colorado Rockies at Texas Rangers Odds
Oddsmakers are listing Texas (+110) as the underdog to Colorado (-120). Gamblers are able to bet on the game’s total with odds sitting at even money (+100) for over 10.5 runs and -120 for under 10.5. The game’s runline odds stand at +125 for taking the Rockies -1.5 runs and -145 for the Rangers +1.5.
The Rockies are 34-35 SU and are 32-36 against the spread (ATS). They’ve lost 2.4 units for moneyline gamblers and 4.7 units ATS. Colorado has covered the spread just twice over its last seven games and the total has gone over in six of those seven. The Rangers, on the other hand, are 27-44 SU and 31-39 ATS. The team has lost 6.3 units for bettors taking the moneyline and 14.3 units ATS. Texas has covered the spread four times in its last seven games and the total has gone under in four of those seven.
Neither team has established itself as an obvious over/under bet this year. Rangers games have an over/under record of 32-33-5 so far in 2018. Colorado has an over/under record of 32-33-3.
Left-hander Kyle Freeland is projected to start for Colorado. Freeland is 6-6 with a 3.68 ERA and 70 strikeouts. He has yet to face the Rangers this year and did not record a start against them in 2017, either.
The Rangers are putting the ball in the left hand of Mike Minor (4-4, 5.65 ERA), who has 56 strikeouts and 15 walks as well as a 1.33 WHIP. Minor did not record a start against the Rockies in 2017.
Colorado’s pitchers have allowed 5.1 runs per game and its starting pitchers own a 4.72 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 8.40 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 5.21, along with a WHIP of 1.36.
The Rockies offense has slashed .247/.317/.411 on its way to 4.5 runs scored per game this year, including 5.7 runs per game over the team’s last 10 games and 5.2 per game over the team’s last five outings (2-3 SU).
Colorado’s offensive production has been powered by third baseman Nolan Arenado and right fielder Charlie Blackmon. Arenado is hitting .312/.406/.557 with 13 home runs, 40 RBIs and 44 runs scored, while Blackmon is hitting .283 with 13 homers, 32 RBIs and 51 runs scored.
For the home team, Texas’ pitchers have given up 5.3 runs per game overall in 2018. Its starters have an ERA of 5.65, a WHIP of 1.49 and a strikeouts-per-nine of 6.9. The bullpen has a 3.65 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 8.2 K/9.
The Texas hitters are putting up 4.2 runs per outing, including 4.3 per game over its last 10 games and 4.4 per game over their last five. The team has a slash-line of .247/.376/.333 over its last five contests and is 0-5 SU during that span.
The Rangers’ batters have been led by Shin-soo Choo and Nomar Mazara. Choo is slashing .271/.383/.462 with 12 home runs, 30 RBIs and 41 runs scored, while Mazara’s line is .260/.329/.484 with 14 homers, 42 RBIs and 37 runs.
The Rockies have lost 3.6 units and are 12-12 ATS when facing a lefty starter this season. The over has hit in nine of those games, compared to 13 that’ve gone under against left-handed starting pitchers. On the other hand, the Rangers have lost 3.1 units and are 10-13 ATS when facing a lefty starter. The over’s cashed in 13 of those games, compared to seven that’ve gone under.
Colorado Rockies vs. Texas Rangers Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Rangers, ATS Winner – Rangers, O/U – OVER
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Notes
Betting Notes
The under has cashed in just one of Colorado’s last seven games.
Texas has posted 19.5 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 contests and 21.6 over its last five.
The Rockies have hit 13 home runs in their last 10 games. The Rangers have hit 14 over their last 10.
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