Atlanta Braves vs Texas Rangers Betting Picks & Predictions
The Atlanta Braves will face off against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field in Arlington, TX on Friday night. The Braves have a record of 94-68 while the Rangers sit at
Game outlook
The Atlanta Braves will face off against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field in Arlington, TX on Friday night. The Braves have a record of 94-68 while the Rangers sit at 80-82. Last year, Atlanta won two out of three games against Texas and is aiming for another series victory. The Rangers are favored to win with a -149 moneyline and a total of 8.0 runs. Stay tuned for our Braves vs. Rangers prediction and MLB picks for Friday's game.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Braves +131 | Rangers -146
Spread: Braves +1.5 (-160) | Rangers -1.5 (+140)
Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Texas will win straight-up is 59%.
Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves recently completed a disappointing six-game homestand, losing two three-game series against the New York Yankees and the San Francisco Giants. As a result, they now sit 10.5 games behind the final wild-card spot in the National League, effectively removing them from playoff contention. Since the All-Star break, the team has gone 2-4 and has struggled both offensively and on the mound. Left-hander Joey Wentz is expected to start on Friday night, with a record of 2-1 and a 5.71 ERA in one start and 26 relief appearances this season. Wentz made an impressive debut for the Braves on July 12, pitching three hitless innings, and followed up with four scoreless innings in his next start against the Yankees. However, he has struggled in previous outings against the Texas Rangers, going 0-2 with a 7.11 ERA in two starts and two relief appearances.