Atlanta Braves vs. Texas Rangers Spread, Line, Odds, Predictions, Picks and Betting Preview
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Braves @ Rangers – First Pitch: 8:05 p.m.
Get ready for an exciting MLB clash between the Atlanta Braves and the Texas Rangers. After a 12-run performance by the Braves and a 10-hit game by the Rangers yesterday, both teams are eager to continue their offensive momentum. The Braves will send rookie Jared Shuster to the mound while the Rangers rely on Dane Dunning. The Braves opened as favorites at a -116 price, but it’s now a pick ’em with both teams sitting at -110 on the moneyline. With a Coors Field-like total of 10, bettors should anticipate some high-scoring action.
Dunning has had a solid season so far, posting a 3.78 xFIP over the past month. With impressive splits, he has limited left-handed batters to a .185 weighted on-base percentage and a minuscule ISO power number of .033. Against right-handed batters, he’s just as strong, with a .224 weighted on-base percentage and an ISO of .024.
On the other hand, Shuster hasn’t pitched in the last 30 days, primarily because of his early-season struggles. The Rangers’ lineup looks strong, and they are eagerly awaiting Corey Seager’s return. Texas said Seager will come back in the next few days on Monday, so there’s a chance he’s available tonight.
Despite the Braves’ massive win last night, the game’s pricing seems a bit off, likely due to the lack of confidence in the Braves starting pitcher. The better pitcher today, Dunning, will be representing the Texas Rangers.
Spread, Total, Moneyline, and Odds:
| Spread | Total | Moneyline | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | -1.5 | +134 | O 10 | -105 | -116 | Open |
| +142 | 9.5 | -115 | -110 | Current | ||
| Rangers | +1.5 | -159 | U 10 | -115 | -104 | Open |
| -168 | 9.5 | -105 | -110 | Current | ||
Projected Lineups:
Braves
Starting Pitcher: Jared Shuster: 0-1, 8.31 ERA, 5.19 K/9
| 1. | RF | Ronald Acuña Jr. | .344, 9 HR, 25 RBI |
| 2. | 1B | Matt Olson | .227, 11 HR, 30 RBI |
| 3. | 3B | Austin Riley | .245, 7 HR, 20 RBI |
| 4. | DH | Sean Murphy | .268, 9 HR, 32 RBI |
| 5. | LF | Eddie Rosario | .259, 3 HR, 11 RBI |
| 6. | 2B | Ozzie Albies | .264, 10 HR, 30 RBI |
| 7. | C | Travis d’Arnaud | .302, 0 HR, 5 RBI |
| 8. | CF | Michael Harris II | .219, 1 HR, 5 RBI |
| 9. | SS | Orlando Arcia | .333, 3 HR, 10 RBI |
Rangers
Starting Pitcher: Dane Dunning: 3-0, 1.72 ERA, 5.46 K/9
| 1. | 2B | Marcus Semien | .297, 7 HR, 34 RBI |
| 2. | DH | Robbie Grossman | .244, 5 HR, 21 RBI |
| 3. | 1B | Nathaniel Lowe | .259, 5 HR, 26 RBI |
| 4. | RF | Adolis García | .250, 10 HR, 42 RBI |
| 5. | 3B | Josh Jung | .248, 8 HR, 25 RBI |
| 6. | C | Jonah Heim | .315, 6 HR, 30 RBI |
| 7. | SS | Ezequiel Duran | .293, 5 HR, 19 RBI |
| 8. | CF | Leody Taveras | .293, 1 HR, 13 RBI |
| 9. | LF | Bubba Thompson | .167, 0 HR, 3 RBI |
Betting Insights:
Braves
- The Atlanta Braves are 12-4 (.750) on the road as a favorite in 2023
- The over hit in 3 of the Atlanta Braves last 5 games on the road in 2023
Rangers
- The over hit in 4 of the Texas Rangers last 5 games at home in 2023
- The Texas Rangers are 3-2 (.600) at home as an underdog in their last five games in 2023
