The Atlanta Braves and the Texas Rangers meet Saturday in MLB action from Globe Life Field. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Rangers vs Braves Prediction.
Starting Pitching Matchup
The Atlanta Braves will start Grant Holmes here and Holmes is 4-9 with a 3.81 ERA and 121 strikeouts this season. This will be Holmes’ first career start against Texas. Kumar Rocker will get the nod for the Rangers here and is 4-4 with a 5.66 ERA and 48 strikeouts this season. This will be Rocker’s first career start against the Braves.
Atlanta Braves Recap
The Atlanta Braves will be out to rebound from an 8-3 loss at the hands of the Rangers on Friday to sit at 44-58 on the year. After this series, the Braves will head on the road again for a game against the Kansas City Royals.
Braves Lose Three Straight & 5 Of Last 6
Austin Riley leads the Braves with 104 hits including 14 home runs, 48 RBIs and 19 doubles but also has the dubious distinction of leading Atlanta with 113 strikeouts so far this season. Ozzie Albies has 85 hits with 9 home runs and 39 RBIs in addition to 8 stolen bases and Matt Olson has 102 hits with 25 doubles, 18 home runs and 64 RBIs of his own. Marcell Ozuna also has 76 hits with 13 home runs and 42 RBIs. Michael Harris II also has 79 hits with 13 doubles, 3 triples, 7 home runs and 46 RBIs and 12 stolen bases as well and Nick Allen has 6 stolen bases as well this season.
Why the Atlanta Braves will win
- The Braves have won each of their last three games as underdogs against American League opponents following a road loss.
- The Rangers have lost four of their last five night games against the Braves following a win.
- The Braves have covered the run line in seven of their last eight games against American League opponents following a road loss.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the run line in 12 of their last 15 night games against National League opponents following a home win.
Atlanta Braves Player Prop Facts
- Ronald Acuna Jr. has hit a home run in three of the Braves’ last four road games against the Rangers.
- Jurickson Profar has recorded at least one hit in 16 of his last 17 road appearances against AL West opponents that held a winning record.
Texas Rangers Recap
The Texas Rangers come into this game looking to build on their win over Atlanta last time out to sit at 54-50 on the year. After this series, the Rangers will head on the road for a series against the Los Angeles Angels.
Rangers Win Four In A Row
Corey Seager has 73 hits including 15 home runs and 38 RBIs while Adolis Garcia has 83 hits with 20 doubles, 14 home runs, 57 RBIs and 10 stolen bases. Josh Jung has 70 hits with 10 doubles, 9 home runs and 36 RBIs while Wyatt Langford has 72 hits with 11 doubles, 15 home runs, 38 RBIs and 15 stolen bases and Jonah Heim has 8 homers and 29 RBIs. Josh Smith has chipped in 87 hits with 17 doubles, 8 home runs and 25 RBIs with 9 stolen bases and Marcus Semien’s added 13 homers and 50 RBIs but has 80 strikeouts this season.
Why the Texas Rangers will win
- The favorites have won each of the Rangers’ last 11 games at Globe Life Field.
- The Braves have lost five of their last six games.
- The Rangers have covered the run line in 10 of their last 11 games.
- The Braves have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games against American League opponents after playing the previous day.
Texas Rangers Player Prop Facts
- Corey Seager has hit a home run in five of the Rangers’ last nine night games against opponents that held a losing record.
- Adolis Garcia has recorded a Double in three of the Rangers’ last four games against the Braves.
- Wyatt Langford has recorded at least one hit in each of his 10 previous Saturday appearances against teams that held a losing record.
Total Runs Facts
- Seven of the last eight games between the Braves and Rangers have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Each of the Braves’ last five games as underdogs have gone OVER the total runs line.
Rangers vs Braves Prediction
I’m on the Rangers here. These are just two teams that are headed in completely different directions right now, as the Braves just can’t get their feet back underneath them, and just can’t put it together on the road. Texas is red-hot right now and while Kumar Rocker is far from a world-beater, I think he is in good enough form and can be good enough here to get the win. Give me Texas in this one.