Texas Rangers vs Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Picks & Predictions
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,
Game outlook
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 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.