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Los Angeles Dodgers Look to Secure Series Win Against Texas Rangers in Sunday Matchup at Globe Life Field

The Los Angeles Dodgers (15-6) will be seeking a series win as they take on the Texas Rangers (12-8) at Globe Life Field on Sunday afternoon at 2:35 PM ET. Tyler Glasnow (1-0, 4.85 ERA) will start for the Dodgers, while Tyler Mahle (3-0, 0.92 ERA) will take the mound for the Rangers. Los Angeles has a 6-4 record in their last 10 games against Texas. The Dodgers are favored to win, with the current line at Los Angeles -147. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this Dodgers vs. Rangers matchup. Please note that this preview was written before Saturday's game was played.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Dodgers -147 | Rangers +130
• Spread: Dodgers -1.5 (+110) | Rangers +1.5 (-125)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 60%.

Los Angeles vs Texas Stats

Los Angeles Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers recently broke a two-game losing streak by winning four consecutive games. They will look to improve their road record by securing a win on Sunday. The team averages 4.57 runs per game, ranking 10th in the league, with a .235 batting average ranking 15th. Leading in batting average is Shohei Ohtani, while Tommy Edman leads in home runs and Teoscar Hernandez leads in RBI. Defensively, the Dodgers allow 4.10 runs per game, ranking 11th, with opponents averaging a .222 batting average against them. With a power ranking of 12, Los Angeles is ranked 8 in offense, 15 in defense, and has a record of 15-6 this season.

Texas Rangers Analysis

The Texas Rangers had their three-game winning streak snapped by the Dodgers in the first game of the series. Despite this setback, they currently lead the AL West, with a 1.5 game lead over the Angels. Texas will look to increase their division lead with a win on Sunday. The team's offensive statistics rank 27th in the league, with averages of 3.15 runs per game, a .225 batting average, a .277 on base percentage, and a .370 slugging percentage. Corey Seager leads the team with a .318 batting average and four home runs, while Jake Burger leads with eight RBI. On the defensive side, Texas is giving up 3.85 runs per game, with opponents batting .218 against them. Their 3.41 ERA is sixth in the league, and their 1.08 WHIP is third. In his last start, Mahle pitched a strong game, allowing no runs in six innings in a 4-0 win over the Angels. Overall, the Texas Rangers have a power ranking of 17 and a record of 12-8, with Los Angeles winning 2 out of their last 3 matchups.

Texas Rangers Favored in Matchup Against Los Angeles Dodgers Due to Pitching Matchup

The Texas Rangers have been performing well recently, winning three out of their last four games. In contrast, the Los Angeles Dodgers have won four of their last five games. Texas holds an advantage in this matchup due to their strong performance against right-handed pitchers, particularly with Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Tyler Glasnow struggling in his recent outings by allowing seven runs in his last two starts. Glasnow also gave up five runs in his first road start of the season, indicating a potential challenge against the Rangers' batting lineup. On the other hand, Los Angeles may face difficulty scoring against Texas pitcher Tyler Mahle, who has been exceptionally effective on the mound with only two runs surrendered in four starts. Mahle has only given up one run in three home starts, presenting a significant obstacle for the Dodgers' offense. Considering these factors, it is advisable to place a money line bet on the Texas Rangers.

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