In this article, we will formulate a Giants vs Rangers prediction for this MLB game on Sunday, April 27, at Oracle Park in San Francisco, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Texas Rangers Betting Preview
The Texas Rangers (15-12, 5-9 Away) swept the Angels at home before losing to the Dodgers, and then hit the road to take on the Athletics and Giants. Texas lost the series to the A’s and won the opening game of the current series in San Francisco, but the Giants responded with a 3-2 win in Game 2. Jake Burger drove in both RBIs, while Tyler Mahle pitched for 5.0 innings in a no-decision, allowing two runs on eight hits with one strikeout and one walk. Jacob Webb took the loss.
This year, the Rangers average 3.15 runs per game (30th in the MLB) on a .222/.277/.379 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Rangers’ staff has a 3.26 ERA (5th) and 1.09 WHIP (2nd). Adolis Garcia leads the Rangers with a .209 batting average, four home runs, and 11 RBI this season.
Jack Leiter will take the mound for the Rangers on Sunday. The 25-year-old right-hander has a 2-0 record in two starts this year with a 0.90 ERA and 0.70 WHIP in 10.0 innings.
San Francisco Giants Betting Preview
The San Francisco Giants (18-10, 8-4 Home) beat the Brewers in three of four games at home and then opened the series with the Texas Rangers with a 2-0 loss, which was the fourth time the Giants failed to score this season. However, the Giants bounced back with a 3-2 win in Game 2 thanks to Patrick Bailey’s pinch-hit single in the 9th inning. Robbie Ray pitched for 7.0 innings in a no-decision, allowing two runs on five hits with eight strikeouts and one walk, while Ryan Walker was credited with the win.
This season, the Giants average 4.78 runs per game (6th in the MLB) on a .227/.309/.384 slash line. Regarding pitching, the Giants’ staff has a 3.50 ERA (7th) and 1.25 WHIP (14th). Wilmer Flores leads the Giants with a .255 batting average, seven home runs, and 27 RBI this season.
The projected starting pitcher for the Giants is Jordan Hicks, who is 1-3 in five starts this season, with a 6.59 ERA and 1.54 WHIP in 27.1 innings.
Total Runs Facts
- Eleven of the Rangers’ last 12 games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Each of the Giants’ last four games as favorites against American League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the Rangers’ last seven games as road underdogs against NL West opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the Giants’ last seven day games against AL West opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Giants rank T5th in the league for home runs allowed this season (22).
- The Giants rank T6th in the league for doubles this season (48).
- The Rangers rank 1st in the league for walks allowed this season (67).
- The Rangers rank 29th in the league for on-base percentage this season (.276).
Giants vs Rangers Prediction
The teams have traded victories over the past few years, as each recorded five in the previous ten H2H encounters. I know it’s hard to back Over when Texas is playing, as the Rangers have the worst offense in the MLB and one of the best defenses. However, Jack Leiter will start after coming back from IL with a finger injury, and I am not sure how he’ll cope with that setback after a very bright start to the season. That said, I am backing the Giants to score multiple runs off him in the opening five innings. Jordan Hicks, on the other hand, is struggling this year’ he allowed 5+ runs in each of his last three starts. Go with Over.