In this article we will formulate a Rangers vs Reds prediction for this MLB game on Sunday, April 5th 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 4-4 this season after they lost game two in this series by a score of 2-0 on Saturday night. Texas allowed two runs in the first inning, but they pitched very well after that, which ended up being a waste in the shutout loss. The Rangers recorded four hits and they committed two errors in the game, while they were led by Carter, who went 1-2 with two walks. Rocker allowed six hits and two earned runs over 5.0 innings for the loss, while Beeks, Latz, Baumler, and Alexander threw four scoreless innings.
This season, Texas has a 3.80 ERA with a 1.20 WHIP and a .234 opponent batting average, while they have scored 35 runs with a .243 batting average and a .304 on base percentage. Corey Seager has led the Rangers with three home runs and five RBIs, while Jake Burger has added two home runs and six RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Texas is Jack Leiter, who is 1-0 with a 3.00 ERA and a 1.00 WHIP over 6.0 innings pitched this season.
Cincinnati Reds Betting Preview
The Cincinnati Reds are 5-3 this year after they won the first two games in this series by scores of 5-3 and 2-0. In their game two win, Cincinnati scored two times in the first inning and their pitching staff was elite all night in the shutout win. The Reds recorded eight hits in the game and they were led by De La Cruz and Stewart, who both had one RBI. Lowder allowed three hits and zero earned runs over 6.0 innings for the win, while Pagan picked up his third save of the season.
This season, Cincinnati has a 3.53 ERA with a 1.27 WHIP and a .221 opponent batting average, while they have scored 24 runs with a .203 batting average and a .288 on base percentage. Eugenio Suarez has led the Reds with two home runs and six RBIs, while Sal Stewart has added two home runs and four RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Cincinnati is Chase Burns, who is 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA and a 0.80 WHIP over 5.0 innings pitched this year.
Why the Texas Rangers will win
- The Rangers have won six of their last seven games against NL Central opponents following a home loss.
- The Reds have lost five of their last six day games against American League opponents following a road win.
- The Rangers have covered the run line in five of their last six games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Reds have failed to cover the run line in five of their last six day games against American League opponents following a road win.
- The Rangers have led after 5 innings in four of their last five home games against opponents that held a winning record.
- The Rangers have led after 3 innings in four of their last five day games against NL Central opponents.
Why the Cincinnati Reds will win
- The Rangers have lost each of their last seven games as favorites against National League opponents.
- The underdogs have won 12 of the Rangers’ last 13 games at Globe Life Field.
- The Reds have covered the run line in each of their last 12 games as underdogs against the Rangers.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last 10 home games against National League opponents following a loss.
- The Rangers have trailed after 3 innings in four of their last five home games.
- The Rangers have lost the first inning in three of their last four home games.
- The Rangers have trailed after 5 innings in three of their last four games against National League opponents that held a winning record.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Rangers’ last seven home games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Seven of the Reds’ last eight games as underdogs against AL West opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the Rangers’ last six games as favorites against NL Central opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the Reds’ last eight day games.
Texas Rangers Player Prop Facts
- Corey Seager has hit a home run in three of his last five appearances with the Rangers as favorites.
- Jake Burger has recorded at least one hit in each of his 10 previous appearances with his team as a home favorite against NL Central opponents.
- Brandon Nimmo ranks T4th in the league in Hits (12) this season.
Cincinnati Reds Player Prop Facts
- Tyler Stephenson has hit a home run in each of his last two road appearances against AL opponents.
- Tyler Stephenson has recorded at least one hit in 14 of his last 15 road appearances against AL opponents.
- Sal Stewart ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for On Base Percentage (.529) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Rangers rank T1st in the league for triples this season (3).
- The Rangers rank T4th in the league for walks allowed this season (21).
- The Reds rank T29th in the league for steals this season (1).
- The Reds rank T27th in the league for runs scored this season (24).
Rangers vs Reds Prediction
Cincinnati comes into this matchup after winning three of their last five games and they are looking for the series sweep here. The Reds have struggled at the plate, as they have scored three runs or fewer in five straight games. Texas has lost three in a row and they have scored three runs or fewer in all three of those losses. Both of these starting pitchers looked very good in their first outings, but Burns was a little better and Cincinnati has the momentum. Take the Reds here.