Atlanta Braves at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions
Season series: First meeting; Braves won 2-1 in 2024
The Braves opened a series at home with the San Francisco Giants Monday with a 9-5 win, but Atlanta was outscored 18-3 in a pair of losses Tuesday and Wednesday. The Braves are just 1-4 in the past 5 games, with the Over going 7-1-1 in the past 9 outings.
In Wednesday's 9-3 loss to the Giants, OF Jurickson Profar was 2-for-5 with a double and a run scored, while DH Drake Baldwin had a double in 5 at-bats with 2 RBIs.
The Rangers swept the Athletics in Arlington Monday through Wednesday, outscoring the A's 15-5 as the Over cashed in 2 of the 3 wins. Texas is 6-1 in the past 7 games, while the Under is 5-2 in that span.
On Wednesday, Texas won 2-1 against the A's, and SS Corey Seager was the hitting hero, going 2-for-4 with a double, solo home run and an RBI, while C Jonah Heim was 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI.Rangers RHP Nathan Eovaldi was scratched from his last start Sunday due to a stiff back. He is scheduled to start Friday for the first time since July 13.
Braves at Rangers projected starters
LHP Joey Wentz vs. RHP Nathan Eovaldi
Wentz (2-1, 5.71 ERA) makes his second start and 28th appearance with Braves, Minnesota Twins and Pittsburgh Pirates. He has a 1.61 WHIP, 4.8 BB/9 and 7.9 K/9 through 41 innings.
Eovaldi (7-3, 1.58 ERA) makes his 17th start. He has a 0.85 WHIP, 1.4 BB/9 and 9.3 K/9 through 91 innings.
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Braves at Rangers odds
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Braves at Rangers picks and predictions
Rangers 6, Braves 2
Moneyline
The RANGERS (-175) aren't priced out of line if you want to take them straight up. The price is a little high, but not over my personal limit of -180 for a standalone moneyline wager.
It's actually a bit surprising, given how poorly the Braves have played lately, that this number isn't -200 or higher. Take advantage.
Run line/Against the spread
The RANGERS -1.5 (+130) are worth a look laying the run and a half, as Eovaldi isn't likely to cough up much to the skidding Braves, while Texas should be able to get to Wentz early.
Texas is 6-1 in the past 7 games since July 13, and it has won 5 of those games by 2 or more runs. Back the Rangers on the run line, and feel confident in doing so.
Over/Under
AVOID. I expect the total (8) to come right down on the number.
The Under is 5-2 in the past 7 games for the Rangers, with the pitching staff allowing 2 or fewer runs in each of the outings. So, if there was a lean, it would be to go low.
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