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LA Dodgers vs Texas Rangers Prediction 6-11-24 Picks

Texas Rangers (31-34) vs. LA Dodgers (41-26)
June 11, 2024 10:10 pm EDT
The Line: LA Dodgers / Texas Rangers ; Over/Under: -
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In this article, we will formulate a LA Dodgers vs Texas Rangers prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, June 11th at Dodger Stadium. 

Dodgers Struggled on Sunday

The Dodgers really struggled on Sunday and they were defeated 6-4. Mookie Betts had a strong game finishing with a hit and two RBIs. Tyler Glasnow was on the mound and he went six innings giving up eight hits and five runs. The Dodgers are averaging 4.94 runs while their pitching is giving up 3.57 runs per game. The offense is ranked 4th in the league while the pitching is ranked 3rd. Teoscar Hernandez has hit 16 home runs and driven in 48 RBIs so far this season. Getting the start for the Dodgers will be James Paxton who sits with a 5-1 record and an ERA of 4.19. In his last start against the Pittsburgh Pirates, he went 1.2 innings giving up six hits and seven runs. Paxton is going to need to be better a whole better here. 

Why Dodgers Will Win

  • The Dodgers have won each of their last 16 night games against AL West opponents.
  • The Rangers have lost seven of their last eight night games against National League opponents.
  • The Dodgers have covered the run line in each of their last 10 games against AL West opponents following a loss.
  • The Rangers have failed to cover the run line each of their last six games against National League opponents that held a winning record.

Rangers Look to Build on Sunday’s Game

The Rangers had lost two games in a row heading into Sunday’s game but on Sunday they looked impressive. The Rangers scored seven runs against the San Francisco Giants and they were able to secure the five victory. Marcus Semien hit a home run and drove in two RBIs. Nathan Eovaldi went seven innings giving up five hits and two runs. The Rangers are averaging 4.39 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.18 runs per game. The offense is ranked 13th in the league while the pitching is ranked 12th. Adolis Garcia has hit 13 home runs and drive nin 40 RBIs so far this season. 

Why Rangers Will Win

  • The Rangers have won four of their last five games against NL West opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Rangers have covered the run line each of their last three games against NL West opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Dodgers have failed to cover the run line in three of their last four games against American League opponents.

LA Dodgers vs Texas Rangers Prediction

The Rangers are going to have no issue running up the score here. The Dodgers sent Paxton to the mound and he gave up seven runs in his last start. The Rangers offense is going to have no issue running up the score, and this game is going to get out of hand early. The Dodgers aren’t going to keep up and the Rangers are going to cruise to the victory here. Back the Rangers on the money line. 

 

Shane Mickle's Free Pick: Rangers ML

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Sports is about all Shane knows in this life! He has a passion for sports and writing, which makes working for Sportschatplace a perfect job for him! If you find him cheering for a team it's usually a Minnesota team, or the Kansas Jayhawks!

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