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Boston Red Sox Look to Snap Losing Streak Against Struggling Texas Rangers

The Texas Rangers are struggling, losing four of their last five games and only winning three of their last 10. They are currently 8 games under .500 and their best chance at making the playoffs may be winning the AL West. On the other hand, the Boston Red Sox are coming off a four-game losing streak but had previously won five of six games. They are still six games over .500 and in third place in the AL East. In the upcoming game, Tyler Mahle (ERA: 1.8) will pitch for the Rangers and Brayan Bello (ERA: 5.16) will pitch for the Red Sox. Boston is the slight favorite in this matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rangers +113 | Red Sox -125
• Spread: Rangers +1.5 (-175) | Red Sox -1.5 (+151)
• Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 56%.

Texas vs Boston Stats

Texas Rangers

The Texas Rangers have been struggling with injuries this season, leading to a decrease in performance. In their recent series against the New York Yankees, they gave up eight runs in two of the three games, ultimately losing the series. Corey Seager leads the team in batting average, home runs, and RBI, while Marcus Semien is currently struggling at the plate. Tyler Mahle is set to make his second start of the season after spending time on the IL. The team ranks 20th in runs scored and 22nd in team ERA, with an overall record of 55-63 this season.

Boston Red Sox Analysis

The Boston Red Sox have been struggling with pitching issues and have given up a total of 31 runs in their last four games. They were swept by the Houston Astros in their last series, with All-Star MVP Jarren Duran facing possible suspension for yelling an anti-gay slur at a fan. Despite ranking fifth in the Majors in runs scored, the Red Sox are only 17th in team ERA. Rafael Devers leads the club in batting average, home runs, and RBIs but has only managed one RBI in the last eight games. The Red Sox have a better record on the road than at home. Brayan Bello will be starting Game 1, having won six of his last seven starts. The Red Sox have a power ranking of 23, ranking fourth in offense and 24th in defense, with an overall record of 61-55. The Texas Rangers recently won two out of three matchups against the Red Sox.

Red Sox Look to Snap Losing Streak Against Struggling Rangers

In the upcoming series, the Red Sox are currently on a four-game losing streak, while the Rangers have lost four out of their last five games. Earlier this month, these two teams faced off in a three-game series in Texas, with Boston coming out victorious twice. Throughout their recent slide, the Red Sox pitching staff has struggled, conceding a total of 31 runs. Despite Bello having an ERA above 5.00, he has performed well in his last five starts, limiting his opponents to three runs or less each time. On the other hand, Mahle is set to make only his second start of the season following an injury. While he showed promise in his season debut, the Red Sox are expected to capitalize on his performance along with the struggling Texas bullpen. Therefore, it is predicted that Boston will emerge victorious in the series opener, putting an end to their losing streak. Consider taking the Red Sox at -135 for this game.

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