In this article we will formulate a Rangers vs Red Sox prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, September 15th at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Texas Rangers Betting Preview
The Texas Rangers are 74-76 this season after they won two out of three against the Diamondbacks by scores of 1-9, 6-2, and 7-6. In game three, Texas led 7-1 in the sixth inning, but barely hung on for the win in the ninth. The Rangers recorded 10 hits in the game and they were led by Seager, who went 3-5 with one home run and three RBIs. Quantrill allowed five hits and two earned runs over 6.0 innings for the win, while Latz picked up the save. Prior to that series, Texas lost two out of three against the Mariners and split four games with the Rays.
This season, Texas has a 4.32 ERA with a 1.31 WHIP and a .250 opponent batting average, while they have scored 624 runs with a .243 batting average and a .317 on base percentage. Jake Burger has led the Rangers with 26 home runs and 83 RBIs, while Ezequiel Duran has added 17 home runs and 80 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Texas is Cody Bradford, who is 0-5 with a 4.72 ERA and a 1.57 WHIP over 34.1 innings pitched this season.
Boston Red Sox Betting Preview
The Boston Red Sox are 82-68 this year after they won two out of three against the Royals by scores of 2-3, 5-1, and 4-1. In game three, Boston blew a 1-0 lead in the seventh inning, but they scored the last three runs for the win. The Red Sox recorded eight hits in the game and they were led by Story, who went 2-4 with two RBIs. Tolle allowed four hits and zero earned runs over 6.0 innings, while Whitlock picked up the win and Chapman got the save. Prior to that series, Boston lost two out of three against the Angels, but did win all four against the Orioles before that.
This season, Boston has a 3.59 ERA with a 1.24 WHIP and a .242 opponent batting average, while they have scored 663 runs with a .248 batting average and a .322 on base percentage. Willson Contreras has led the Red Sox with 26 home runs and 79 RBIs, while Jarren Duran has added 20 home runs and 69 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Boston is Patrick Sandoval, who is 1-5 with a 4.58 ERA and a 1.76 WHIP over 55.0 innings pitched this year.
Why the Texas Rangers will win
- The Rangers have won each of their last five games as home underdogs.
- The Red Sox have lost four of their last five games as favorites against AL West opponents.
- The Rangers have covered the run line in each of their last nine Tuesday home games against AL East opponents.
- The Red Sox have failed to cover the run line in 10 of their last 11 night games against AL opponents that held a losing record.
- The Red Sox have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last four road games against AL West opponents.
- The Rangers have led after 5 innings in nine of their last 10 games as underdogs against AL East opponents.
Why the Boston Red Sox will win
- The Rangers have lost each of their last seven games against the Red Sox following a road win.
- The Red Sox have won each of their last six road games against AL West opponents following a home win.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven games as home underdogs against AL East opponents following a road win.
- The Red Sox have covered the run line in each of their last seven road games against AL West opponents following a home win.
- The Red Sox have led after 3 innings in three of their last four games against the Rangers.
- The Rangers have trailed after 5 innings in four of their last five night games against AL opponents that held a winning record.
Total Runs Facts
- Eight of the Red Sox’s last nine games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Eight of the Rangers’ last nine night games against AL opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the Rangers’ last 12 Tuesday games at Globe Life Field.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of the Red Sox’s last four games against AL West opponents.
Texas Rangers Player Prop Facts
- Corey Seager has hit a home run in four of the Rangers’ last five games as underdogs against AL opponents.
- Josh Jung has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 15 home appearances against AL opponents that held a winning record.
- Cody Bradford has recorded four or more strikeouts in each of his last five appearances against AL East opponents.
- Cody Bradford has recorded a win in four of his last five appearances against AL East opponents.
Boston Red Sox Player Prop Facts
- Roman Anthony has hit a home run in three of his last four appearances with the Red Sox as road favorites against AL West opponents.
- Patrick Sandoval has recorded six or more strikeouts in four of his last five appearances.
- Trevor Story has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine appearances with the Red Sox as road favorites.
- Willson Contreras ranks 6th amongst qualified players for On Base Percentage (.387) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Rangers rank 26th in the league for runs scored this season (624).
- The Rangers rank T26th in the league for steals this season (73).
- The Red Sox rank 1st in the league for doubles this season (271).
- The Red Sox rank 3rd in the league for ERA this season (3.59).
Rangers vs Red Sox Prediction
Texas comes into this matchup on a two game winning streak and they have scored 13 runs in those two wins. The Rangers are 40-32 at home this year, while the Red Sox are 44-31 on the road. Boston has also won two in a row and they have allowed three runs or fewer in three straight. The Red Sox are starting Sandoval, who has allowed 4, 3, 1, 2, and 7 earned runs in his last five outings, while Bradford has allowed 11 earned runs in his last 13.2 innings. Take the Red Sox to win here.