Texas Rangers (11-9) vs. Atlanta Braves (12-5)
April 20, 2024 7:20 pm EDT
The Line: Atlanta Braves -154 / Texas Rangers +129; Over/Under: +9
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In this article we will formulate a Braves vs Rangers prediction for this MLB game on Saturday, April 20th at Truist Park.
Rangers Need Better Pitching
The Rangers Need Better Pitching after they gave up eight runs to the Braves on Friday night. Marcus Semien did hit a home run and drove in an RBI. The Rangers are averaging 5.15 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.25 runs per game. The offense is ranked 9th in the league, while the pitching is ranked 14th. Getting the start for the Rangers will be Nathan Eovaldi who sits with a 1-1 record and an ERA of 2.92. Against the Astros he went six innings, giving up eight hits and five runs.
Braves Offense Has Impressed
The Braves’ offense has impressed heading into this game, and on Friday they scored eight runs. Travis d’Anaurd hit three home runs and drove in six RBIs. The Braves are averaging 6.35 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.65 runs per game. The offense is ranked 1st in the league, while the defense is rankeed 21st. Getting the start for the Braves will be Charlie Morton, who sits with a 1-0 record and an ERA of 5.29. In his last start against the Marlins he went 5.2 innings giving up seven hits and six runs.
Atlanta Braves Team Facts
- The Braves have won each of their last six home games against American League opponents.
- The Braves have covered the run line in each of their last six home games against American League opponents.
- The Braves have led after 5 innings in each of their last six home games against American League opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Braves’ last three home games.
- The Braves have led after 3 innings in each of their last five games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
Texas Rangers Team Facts
- The Rangers have won eight of their last nine games as underdogs following a loss.
- The Rangers have covered the run line in each of their last seven games as road underdogs against NL East opponents following a loss.
- The Rangers have led after 5 innings in 19 of their last 28 games as underdogs.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last three games.
- The Rangers have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last three games at Truist Park.
Rangers vs Braves Prediction
Morton has really struggled in his last two starts, and he’s going to struggle again here. Eovaldi in his last start gave up five runs, and now he has to face off against a Braves’ offense that is elite. The Rangers and Braves are both going to run up the score and that is going to be the difference here as this game is going to be higher scoring. Back the over to cash here with ease. This is a game where 14 or 15 runs could be scored.
