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Baltimore Orioles Favored to Win as They Face Off Against Texas Rangers in Home Series Continuation

The Baltimore Orioles are set to face off against the Texas Rangers in the continuation of their home series on Friday at 7:05 PM Eastern. The Orioles currently lead the series after winning game one, but the Rangers have won three of the last four matchups between the two teams. Max Scherzer will take the mound for the Rangers, boasting an impressive 0 ERA, while Albert Suarez will be pitching for the Orioles with a 2.7 ERA. Despite the Rangers' recent success, Baltimore opens as the betting favorite at -133, with the current line sitting at Baltimore -130. It will be an exciting game to watch as both teams look to secure a victory.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rangers +118 | Orioles -130
• Spread: Rangers +1.5 (-180) | Orioles -1.5 (+159)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Baltimore will win straight-up is 57%.

Texas vs Baltimore Stats

Texas Rangers

In game one, the Texas Rangers struggled offensively, only managing two runs on 12 hits. Despite four players logging multiple hits, the team was unable to produce enough offense. Adolis Garcia hit a solo home run, but starting pitcher Jon Gray struggled, allowing eight runs over five innings. In game two, RHP Max Scherzer is set to start, coming off a strong performance against the Orioles in his last three starts. Scherzer had good numbers in 2023, but age and injury concerns linger. Texas has been inconsistent at the plate this season, averaging 4.2 runs per game and struggling with their overall batting average. Despite climbing in strikeout rate, the team often leaves runners stranded due to impatience at the plate. With a power ranking of 24, the Rangers are ranked 18th in offense, 14th in defense, and hold a 37-44 record for the season.

Baltimore Orioles Analysis

The Baltimore Orioles had a strong offensive performance in their recent game, scoring early and hitting multiple home runs. Cedric Mullins led the team with a home run, two RBI, and three hits. Corbin Burnes pitched well, allowing only one run over seven innings. RHP Albert Suarez is expected to start the next game, with a good record and lower ERA at home. Baltimore's offense has been dominant, averaging over five runs per game and ranking fourth in batting average. Despite being impatient at the plate, the Orioles have a high extra base hit rate. Their power ranking is 5, with a top-ranked offense and solid defense. In their last matchups, Texas went 1-2 against the Orioles.

Baltimore Orioles Expected to Shine Against Texas Rangers: Betting Recommendation on Moneyline

Considering Scherzer's reduced workload due to his age and limited innings this season, predicting his performance is challenging. Conversely, Suarez has demonstrated strong pitching abilities at home and is expected to benefit from the Orioles' impressive offensive performance in June. On the other hand, the Texas team has shown inconsistency at the plate, with their batting average declining throughout the month. Therefore, it is likely that Baltimore will utilize their current momentum and secure a victory in this matchup. It is recommended to consider betting on the Baltimore moneyline for this game.

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