The Texas Rangers (72-52), currently leading the AL West, are looking to snap a four-game losing streak as they face off against the Arizona Diamondbacks (64-61), who are third in the NL West and riding a two-game winning streak. This clash of the titans promises to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams eager to secure a win.
Let’s dive into the Rangers vs. Diamondbacks predictions, odds, and picks below.
Rangers vs. Diamondbacks Odds
Moneyline: Texas Rangers -155 (Bet365) / Arizona Diamondbacks +138 (FanDuel)
Total: 9.5
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Game Info
Date: Monday, Aug. 21
Time: 9:40 PM ET
Location: Chase Field – Phoenix, AZ
TV: ARID
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Texas Rangers Betting Trends
- The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Texas’ last 20 games.
- Texas are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games.
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Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Trends
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona’s last 6 games.
- Arizona are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games.
Rangers vs. Diamondbacks Predictions
The pitching matchup for this game features Jordan Montgomery of the Texas Rangers and Slade Cecconi of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Montgomery has a 2.50 ERA with 2 wins and 1 loss in 3 starts for the Rangers this season. Cecconi has a 3.48 ERA with no wins or losses in 2 starts this season. Montgomery’s experience and solid performance give the Rangers a slight edge in the pitching department.
The Rangers’ offense has been strong this season, ranking first in hits and second in runs in the MLB. Their batting average is .270, which is the second-highest in the league. The Diamondbacks’ offense, on the other hand, ranks 10th in hits and 11th in runs in the MLB. Their batting average is .254, which is the 11th-highest in the league.
Rangers vs. Diamondbacks Picks
Despite their recent losing streak, the Texas Rangers are the favored pick for this game.
Their strong offensive performance this season, coupled with Montgomery’s solid pitching, gives them an edge over the Diamondbacks.
Additionally, the Rangers have a better overall record and a higher win percentage than the Diamondbacks. Given the odds, the best value bet for this game is on the Texas Rangers.
The Pick: Texas Rangers Moneyline | -155 at Bet365
