The Atlanta Braves and the Texas Rangers meet Friday 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 Joey Wentz here and Wentz is 2-1 with a 5.71 ERA and 36 strikeouts this season. In his career, Wentz is 0-1 with a 5.00 ERA and 10 strikeouts against the Rangers. Nathan Eovaldi will get the start for Texas here and is 7-3 with a 1.58 ERA and 94 strikeouts this season. In his last five starts against the Braves, Eovaldi is 1-1 with a 4.67 ERA and 28 strikeouts.
Atlanta Braves Recap
The Atlanta Braves come into this game looking to bounce back from a 9-3 loss at the hands of the Giants in Wednesday’s series finale to sit at 44-57 on the year. After this series, the Braves will head on the road for a series against the Kansas City Royals.
Braves Drop Another Series
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 four of their last five games as road underdogs against American League opponents following a loss.
- The Rangers have lost seven of their last eight night games against NL East opponents.
- The Braves have covered the run line in each of their last four night games following a loss.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the run line in 12 of their last 14 night games against National League opponents following a home win.
Atlanta Braves Player Prop Facts
- Ronald Acuna Jr. has hit a home run in each of the Braves’ last three road games against the Rangers.
- Ozzie Albies has recorded at least one hit in each of his nine previous road appearances against AL West opponents that held a winning record.
- Jurickson Profar has recorded a Double in three of his last four 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 2-1 win over the Athletics last time out to sit at 53-50 on the year. After this series, the Rangers will head on the road for a series against the Angels.
Rangers Win Three Straight & 8 Of Their Last 10
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
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- The favorites have won each of the Rangers’ last 10 games at Globe Life Field.
- The Braves have lost each of their last five games against American League opponents following a home loss.
- The Rangers have covered the run line in nine of their last 10 games.
- The Braves have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five games against American League opponents following a home loss.
Texas Rangers Player Prop Facts
- Corey Seager has hit a home run in three of the Rangers’ last four home games against opponents that held a losing record.
- Nathan Eovaldi has recorded six or more strikeouts in five of his last six appearances against NL East opponents.
- Joc Pederson has recorded at least one hit in each of his last six appearances in night games against NL East teams that held a losing record.
- Nathan Eovaldi has recorded a win in each of his last four appearances with his team as a favorite against NL East opponents.
- Adolis Garcia has recorded a Double in each of the Rangers’ last three games against the Braves.
- Nathan Eovaldi is one of only five pitchers to record 90+ Strikeouts and 20 or less Walks this season.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Rangers’ last four games against NL East opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Each of the Braves’ last four games as underdogs have gone OVER the total runs line.
Rangers vs Braves Prediction
I’m on the Rangers here. I just think that the Rangers have a clear edge in starting pitching. While I don’t know if they’ll do a ton of damage against a lefty in Joey Wentz, I think minimal damage could be more than enough. Considering how well Eovaldi has pitched in a lot of his games since returning to the rotation a few weeks ago. I think this is going to be a comfortable Rangers win so give me Texas here.