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Arizona Diamondbacks Favored to Defeat Texas Rangers in Interleague Matchup at Chase Field

The Texas Rangers (70-74) are set to face the Arizona Diamondbacks (80-64) in an upcoming interleague matchup at Chase Field. Both teams are coming off victories on Sunday, with the Rangers defeating the Los Angeles Angels 7-4 and the D-Backs securing a 12-6 win over the Houston Astros. Veteran right-handed pitcher Nathan Eovaldi will take the mound for the Rangers, while right-hander Zac Gallen will start for the Diamondbacks. Arizona is favored in the matchup, opening at -135 and the current line sits at Arizona -170.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rangers +150 | Diamondbacks -170
• Spread: Rangers +1.5 (-135) | Diamondbacks -1.5 (+119)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Arizona will win straight-up is 63%.

Texas vs Arizona Stats

Texas Rangers

The Texas Rangers are currently third in the AL West, 7.5 games back in the division and 6.0 games out of the AL Wild Card race. Their offense has been struggling, ranking 23rd in the sport with a .685 team OPS and scoring 4.21 runs per game. Despite this, third baseman Josh Smith has been a standout performer with a .268/.353/.412 slash line. Veteran right-hander Nathan Eovaldi has been a solid presence on the mound with a 11-7 record, 3.55 ERA, and a .221 batting average against. The team is fighting to stay relevant and currently holds a power ranking of 16, with a 70-74 overall record.

Arizona Diamondbacks Analysis

The Arizona Diamondbacks have had a strong season, currently in third place in the NL West standings and holding the second spot in the NL Wild Card race. The team has been impressive offensively, with a .262/.335/.436 slash line and averaging 5.43 runs per game. They have hit 183 total homers, ranking fourth in baseball. Second baseman Ketel Marte has been a standout player with a .918 OPS, 30 home runs, 81 RBI, 81 runs scored, and six stolen bases. Righty Zac Gallen has been solid on the mound with an 11-6 record, a 3.69 ERA, and a 1.28 WHIP in 127.0 innings. The Diamondbacks are looking to capture a second consecutive pennant with their strong performance. Additionally, they have a power ranking of 9 and are ranked first in offense, scoring an average of 5.38 runs per game. They are ranked 27th in defense, giving up an average of 4.83 points per game, and have an overall record of 80-64. Texas recently went 0-3 in their last three matchups against Arizona.

Pitching Duel Favors Diamondbacks as Eovaldi and Gallen Face Off

In examining the recent performance of Nathan Eovaldi and Zac Gallen in their last seven starts, there are noticeable differences. Eovaldi boasts a record of 4-3 with a 4.17 ERA and a 1.12 WHIP in 41.0 innings pitched, whereas Gallen holds a record of 3-1 with a 3.66 ERA and a 1.35 WHIP in 39.1 innings during that span. The offensive output from both teams following the All-Star break also presents a significant contrast, with the Texas Rangers averaging four runs over 48 games, compared to the impressive 6.38 runs per game scored by the Arizona Diamondbacks in their 47 games. Based on these statistics, a favorable prediction would be for the Arizona Diamondbacks to emerge victorious in this matchup.

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