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Arizona Diamondbacks Favored to Win Over Texas Rangers in Second Game of Series

The Texas Rangers are scheduled to face the Arizona Diamondbacks on the road on Wednesday at 3:40 p.m. ET in the second game of a two-game series. Cody Bradford with an ERA of 3.05 will be starting pitcher for the Rangers, while Merrill Kelly with an ERA of 4.08 will be starting for the Diamondbacks. Arizona is currently the betting favorite with odds opening at -136, with the line remaining unchanged at the time of this report being written before the conclusion of Tuesday's game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rangers +125 | Diamondbacks -136
• Spread: Rangers +1.5 (-176) | Diamondbacks -1.5 (+151)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Arizona will win straight-up is 58%.

Texas vs Arizona Stats

Texas Rangers

Texas enters Tuesday's game with a record of 70-74, having recently won three of four games against the LA Angels at home. The team has struggled offensively this season, currently ranking 21st in batting average, 19th in on-base percentage, and 24th in slugging percentage. In September, however, their offensive numbers have slightly improved to .259/.334/.414.

Against pitcher Kelly, Lowe is 1-for-2, Semien is 1-for-3, and Jankowski is 0-for-1. The Rangers will be starting left-hander Cody Bradford, who holds a record of 5-2 with a 3.05 ERA. In his last start, he allowed only one run against the Angels. On the road this season, he is 1-1 with a 4.85 ERA. The team has a collective ERA of 4.25, ranking them 22nd in the majors.

The team currently holds a power ranking of 16, with offensive statistics ranking them 23rd in the league (averaging 4.19 runs per game) and defensive statistics placing them at 19th (allowing an average of 4.48 runs per game).

Arizona Diamondbacks Analysis

The Arizona Diamondbacks, with a record of 80-64, avoided being swept by the Houston Astros and will be starting right-hander Merrill Kelly, who is 4-0 with a 4.08 ERA. At home, Kelly has a 2-0 record with a 3.10 ERA. The team has a 4.61 ERA overall, ranking 27th in the league. Offensively, the Diamondbacks rank among the best in the league, slashing .262/.335/.436 overall and .274/.345/.447 at home. Arizona has a power ranking of 8 and is first in offense, scoring an average of 5.38 runs per game, but ranks 27th in defense, giving up an average of 4.83 runs per game. In their last three matchups, Texas went 0-3 against Arizona.

Arizona Diamondbacks Favored to Win on Moneyline Against Texas Rangers

The Arizona Diamondbacks have faced recent challenges, yet present an advantageous opportunity to consider betting on the Moneyline. The Diamondbacks boast superior pitching with Kelly on the mound, while their offense is poised to perform well against Bradford. Conversely, Texas' offense is expected to struggle in this match-up, particularly against the reliably solid Kelly. Furthermore, Arizona has demonstrated a strong track record of success as a home favorite with a record of 32-19, whereas Texas has struggled as a road underdog, with a measly 15-29 record. These trends suggest that Arizona is the favorable choice in this scenario. Hence, it is recommended to place a wager on Arizona to emerge victorious on the Moneyline.

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