In this article, we will formulate a Rangers vs Yankees prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, August 6, at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
New York Yankees Betting Preview
The New York Yankees (60-54, 26-32 Away) were swept by the Miami Marlins and then lost the first two games of the current series against the Rangers, which now makes it five consecutive defeats for the Yanks. In last night’s 2-0 defeat, New York had just two hits, while Will Warren pitched for 5.0 innings in a no-decision, allowing no runs on three hits with five strikeouts and three walks. Devin Williams took the loss.
This season, the Yankees average 5.17 runs per game (2nd in the MLB) on a .252/.330/.450 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Yankees’ staff has a 4.05 ERA (17th) and 1.25 WHIP (14th). Aaron Judge leads the Yankees with a .339 batting average, 37 home runs, and 85 RBI this season.
Carlos Rodon will take the mound for the Yankees on Wednesday. The 32-year-old left-hander has an 11-7 record in 23 starts this year with a 3.34 ERA and 1.06 WHIP in 134.2 innings.
Texas Rangers Betting Preview
The Texas Rangers (60-55, 36-20 Home) came back home from back-to-back road defeats to the Los Angeles Angels and Seattle Mariners. The Rangers will win this series against the Yankees thanks to a pair of victories. In Tuesday’s 2-0 W, Rowdy Tellez drove in both runs for the offense, while Nathan Eovaldi got the win after allowing no runs on one hit with six strikeouts and no walks across 8.0 innings of work.
This year, the Rangers average 4.12 runs per game (25th in the MLB) on a .231/.299/.377 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Rangers’ staff has a 3.26 ERA (1st) and 1.16 WHIP (1st). Adolis Garcia leads the Rangers with a .228 batting average, 16 home runs, and 63 RBI this season.
The projected starting pitcher for the Rangers is Jack Leiter, who is 7-6 in 19 starts this season, with a 4.10 ERA and 1.32 WHIP in 96.2 innings.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Yankees’ last four games as road favorites have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Five of the last six games between the Yankees and Rangers at Globe Life Field have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in eight of the Rangers’ last nine games against AL East opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the Yankees’ last seven day games against AL West opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Rangers rank T1st in the league for hits allowed this season (852).
- The Rangers rank 1st in the league for runs allowed this season (404).
- The Yankees rank 1st in the league for walks this season (426).
- The Yankees rank 2nd in the league for runs scored this season (584).
Rangers vs Yankees Prediction
The teams have traded victories in the past few years, each recording five in the previous ten H2H encounters. This season, the Yankees lead the series 3-2. It’s going to be a tight affair that could go either way, but I am backing Over instead of backing the winner. Carlos Rodon allowed multiple runs in his last three starts, while Jack Leiter surrendered multiple runs in seven of his previous nine starts. I can see at least eight combined runs here. Go with Over.