The LA Dodgers (56-40) attempt to keep the momentum coming with a road game against the Texas Rangers (58-40) scheduled for Saturday afternoon.
- Dodgers vs Rangers Game Info
- Dodgers vs Rangers Odds & Spread
- Dodgers vs Rangers Betting Trends
- Dodgers vs Rangers Prediction & Pick
- Dodgers vs Rangers Best Bet
Dodgers vs Rangers Game Info
- Date:'Saturday, July 22, 2023
- Time:'4:05 p.m. ET
- Venue:'Globe Life Field — Arlington, Texas
- Coverage:'Spectrum SportsNet, Bally Sports Southwest
The Dodgers have a pep in their step following yesterday's 11-5 win against the Rangers. Texas was well on its way to victory before Los Angeles racked up seven unanswered runs in the final three innings.
Dodgers vs Rangers Odds & Spread
- Moneyline:'LAD: (-134) | TEX: (+114)
- Spread:'LAD: -1.5 (+125) | TEX: -1.5 (-150)
- Total:'9 — Over: (-122) | Under: (+100)
The Dodgers enter this contest as road favorites on the moneyline and spread per FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 4:05 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 9 runs with the Over being favored at -122 odds.
Dodgers vs Rangers Betting Trends
- The Dodgers are 9-2 straight up (SU) in their last 11 games.
- Texas is 1-5 SU in its last six games against the Dodgers.
- The total has hit the Over in nine of the Dodgers' last 12 road games.
- The total has hit the Over in four of Texas' last six games against the Dodgers.
Dodgers vs Rangers Prediction & Pick
After the Dodgers and Rangers combined for 16 runs yesterday, there's a good chance that today's game is more of a pitching duel. Los Angeles turns to rookie starting pitcher Bobby Miller, who has been excellent away from home, going 3-0 with a 2.11 ERA and 0.984 WHIP in four road starts thus far.
At the same time, the Rangers' Dane Dunning is no slouch. The Orange Park, FL native has yet to taste defeat at Globe Life Field, playing to a 5-0 record and 2.84 ERA in 10 home games (six starts).
This matchup could go eith er way, but I'm taking the Rangers to upset the Dodgers. With both pitchers performing well recently, this game could come down to which side has the better offense and there's no question that's Texas. The Rangers average 5.81 runs (No. 1 in MLB), 9.53 hits (No. 1), and a .273 batting average (No. 1) with a .803 on-base plus slugging percentage (No. 2).
Again, the starting pitchers will keep this game close, however, the Rangers' attack gives them the edge.
Final Score Prediction:'Rangers: 4 | Dodgers: 3
Dodgers vs Rangers Best Bet
Although the Under is favored on Dane Dunning's 4.5-strikeout total, I'm taking the Over as the best bet. Dunning has finished with exactly four strikeouts in his last three starts, so asking for at least one more isn't too much of an ask – especially with Los Angeles averaging 8.4 strikeouts in its previous seven outings.