In this article we will formulate a Rangers vs Tigers prediction for this MLB game on Thursday, July 2nd 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 44-43 this season after they won two out of three against the Guardians by scores of 6-3, 4-2, and 4-9. In game three, Texas cut the deficit from 5-0 to 5-3, but couldn’t get any closer in the loss. The Rangers recorded eight hits in the game and they were led by Diaz, who went 2-4 with one home run and two RBIs. Gore allowed seven hits and five earned runs over 5.0 innings for the loss, while Winn allowed two earned runs in relief. Prior to that series, Texas swept the Blue Jays in four games, but lost two out of three against the Marlins before that.
This season, Texas has a 3.99 ERA with a 1.24 WHIP and a .238 opponent batting average, while they have scored 354 runs with a .244 batting average and a .320 on base percentage. Jake Burger has led the Rangers with 14 home runs and 52 RBIs, while Ezequiel Duran has added six home runs and 41 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Texas is Nathan Eovaldi, who is 8-7 with a 3.95 ERA and a 1.16 WHIP over 100.1 innings pitched this season.
Detroit Tigers Betting Preview
The Detroit Tigers are 38-49 this year after they swept the Yankees in three games by scores of 7-3, 9-3, and 6-2. In game three, Detroit blew a 2-0 lead in the ninth inning, but they scored four runs in the 11th for the win. The Tigers recorded six hits in the game and they were led by McKinstry, who went 1-5 with two RBIs. Melton allowed two hits and zero earned runs over 6.1 innings, while Montero picked up the win in relief. Prior to this series, Detroit lost three out of four against the Astros and two out of three against the Yankees.
This season, Detroit has a 3.73 ERA with a 1.23 WHIP and a .235 opponent batting average, while they have scored 366 runs with a .235 batting average and a .314 on base percentage. Dillon Dingler has led the Tigers with 19 home runs and 59 RBIs, while Riley Greene has added 11 home runs and 38 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Detroit is Framber Valdez, who is 4-5 with a 4.05 ERA and a 1.33 WHIP over 95.2 innings pitched this year.
Why the Texas Rangers will win
- The Rangers have won each of their last four games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Tigers have lost five of their last six games against AL West opponents.
- The Rangers have covered the run line in each of their last four home games against the Tigers.
- The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in six of their last seven night games against the Rangers following a road win.
- The Rangers have won the first inning in each of their last four games against opponents that held a losing record.
- The Rangers have led after 5 innings in each of their last four games against opponents that held a losing record.
- The Rangers have led after 3 innings in each of their last four games against opponents that held a losing record.
Why the Detroit Tigers will win
- The Tigers have won each of their last four games as underdogs following an extra innings win.
- The Rangers have lost three of their last four games as home favorites against American League opponents.
- The Tigers have covered the run line in eight of their last nine road games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six Thursday home games against American League opponents.
- The Rangers have lost the first inning in each of their last three home games against opponents that held a losing record.
- The Tigers have led after 5 innings in each of their last six games.
- The Tigers have led after 3 innings in each of their last six games.
Total Runs Facts
- Seven of the Tigers’ last eight road games following an extra innings win have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Five of the last six games between the Tigers and Rangers have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in 12 of the Rangers’ last 13 home games against American League opponents.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of the Tigers’ last six games against AL West opponents.
Texas Rangers Player Prop Facts
- Nathan Eovaldi has recorded a win in each of his last three appearances.
- Nathan Eovaldi has recorded seven or more strikeouts in each of his last three home appearances against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
- Jake Burger has recorded at least one hit in each of the Rangers’ last 10 games against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
- Joc Pederson has hit a home run in four of his last five appearances after playing the previous day.
- Josh Jung ranks T10th in the league in Hits (93) this season.
Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts
- Kerry Carpenter has hit a home run in each of the Tigers’ last two night games against AL West opponents that held a winning record.
- Framber Valdez has recorded a win in four of his last five road appearances against the Rangers.
- Framber Valdez has recorded six or more strikeouts in six of his seven previous appearances with his team as a road underdog against AL West opponents.
- Hao-Yu Lee has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 10 appearances in night games.
- Kevin McGonigle ranks 10th amongst qualified players for On Base Percentage (.391) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Rangers rank T4th in the league for walks allowed this season (250).
- The Rangers rank 25th in the league for RBIs this season (339).
- The Tigers rank 28th in the league for steals this season (31).
- The Tigers rank 5th in the league for triples this season (16).
Rangers vs Tigers Prediction
Detroit comes into this series with a ton of momentum after sweeping the Yankees, but they are still eight games back in the AL Central. The Tigers are 15-28 on the road this year, while the Rangers are 19-18 at home. Texas has won four of their last five games and they have allowed three runs or fewer in three of their last four. The Rangers are starting Eovaldi, who has allowed 3+ earned runs in four of his last five outings, while Valdez has allowed one earned run or fewer in three of his last five starts. Take the Tigers to get another win here.