The Washington Nationals (34-54) will look to snap a six-game losing streak on their home field when they host the Texas Rangers (52-37) on Saturday afternoon.
- Rangers vs Nationals Game Info
- Rangers vs Nationals Odds & Spread
- Rangers vs Nationals Betting Trends
- Rangers vs Nationals Prediction & Pick
- Rangers vs Nationals Best Bet
Rangers vs Nationals Game Info
- Date:'Saturday, July 8, 2023
- Time:'4:05 p.m. ET
- Venue:'Nationals Park — Washington, DC
- Coverage:'Bally Sports Southwest and MASN 2
The Rangers put together a balanced effort in order to earn a 7-2 win over the Nationals on Friday night. Cody Bradford held things down on the mound by allowing only 1 earned run over 5.0 innings. Meanwhile, shortstop Corey Seager and outfielder Adolis Garcia each launched solo home runs.
Rangers vs Nationals Odds & Spread
- Moneyline:'TEX: (-200) | WSH: (+168)
- Spread:'TEX: -1.5 (-128) | WSH: +1.5 (+106)
- Total:'9.5 — Over: (-115) | Under: (-105)
- Texas is 6-2 straight up in its last eight games against Washington.
- The total has hit the under in six of Texas' last eight games.
- Washington is 0-6 straight up in its last six home games.
- The total has hit the under in seven of Washington's last eight games ag ainst Texas.
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The Rangers enter this contest as clear 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 9.5 runs with the Over favored at -115 odds.
Rangers vs Nationals Betting Trends
Rangers vs Nationals Prediction & Pick
The Rangers will look to starting pitcher Andrew Heaney to keep the good times going. The 32-year-old has posted a 4.12 ERA and 1.28 WHIP in 16 starts (5-5 record). Keep in mind he is coming off one of his best outings of the year as he held the Houston Astros scoreless over 5.0 innings (8 strikeouts).
The Nationals will counter with Jake Irvin, who has logged a 4.70 ERA and 1.45 WHIP across 11 starts in what is his rookie season. Washington has lost eight of Irvin's 11 starts, but not too much can be taken from that considering the team ranks 26th when it comes to runs per game (4.07) this year.
This is just a mismatch no matter how it is looked at. Texas is the best offense in the league as it ranks first in runs per game (5.91) and on-base percentage (.342). Washington cannot keep up with that level of production and also does not have the pitching talent to make up for its lack of offense.
Final Score Prediction:'Rangers: 6 | Nationals: 3
Rangers vs Nationals Best Bet
Adolis Garcia has turned into an extra-base hitting machine for the Rangers this season. The d ynamic outfielder currently ranks sixth in the majors with 23 home runs and has also tallied 5 doubles in his last 10 games alone. Overall, Garcia has logged at least 2 total bases in seven of his last 10 games and now gets to face a pitcher with a WHIP well north of the league average. Trust him to stay hot.