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Rangers vs. Rays Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (7/18)

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Today's free MLB betting picks, odds, predictions for the Rangers vs. Rays on July 18, 2023. Our best bets and top picks for moneylines, run totals and more.

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Today's Betting Overview - Rays vs. Rangers

The Rays take on the Rangers on Tuesday, July 18th 2023 at Globe Life Field, Arlington. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.

  • Matchup: Tampa Bay Rays (60-37) vs. Texas Rangers (56-39)
  • Date: Tuesday, July 18th 2023
  • Time: 8:05 ET
  • Venue: Globe Life Field, Arlington

 

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Tampa Bay Rays - Today's MLB Betting Analysis

At 60-37, the Tampa Bay Rays travel to take on the Texas Rangers, ranked 1st in the AL East. On the season, the Rays have an above .500 road record, at 25-22.

Having been favored in 84.5% of their games, Tampa Bay has an above .500 record against the runline at 51-46. The team's over/under record comes in at 52-41 with an average betting line of 8.

The Rays will send Taj Bradley to the mound with an overall record of 5-5. Against the Rangers, Taj Bradley is hoping to improve on his current ERA of 5.43. To date, he has a batting average allowed of .270. Taj Bradley has given up 11 home runs leading to a WOBA allowed of .335. With a total of 19 walks, Bradley has a WHIP of 1.39.

Entering today's action, Tampa Bay features the 2nd-ranked scoring unit, averaging 5.4 runs per game. Heading into play, the Rays are the 7th-ranked unit in team batting average. Combined, the team is batting .258. The team's lineup is also hitting for power at an above average rate, with 143 home runs (4th). Tampa Bay's strong OBP of .329 is 5th best in the league.

 

Texas Rangers - Today's MLB Betting Analysis

As the Texas Rangers host the Tampa Bay Rays, they have a record of 56-39, placing them 1st in the AL West. So far, Texas has been tough at Globe Life Field, putting together a mark of 31-18.

Texas currently has an above .500 record against the runline (56-39). So far, they have been favored in 64 of their 95 games. The team has an over/under record of 49-40, with an average betting line of 9.

Texas starter Nathan Eovaldi takes the mound with an overall record of 10-3. Nathan Eovaldi heads into action with an ERA of just 2.83. Opponents have had a tough time against the right-hander, as they are batting just .208 against him. Nathan Eovaldi has given up eight home runs leading to a WOBA allowed of .267. Eovaldi has a WHIP of 1.02, with 31 walks allowed.

On the season, Texas boasts the 1st-ranked scoring offense, averaging 5.8 runs per game. The Rangers have enjoyed success at the plate, as their team batting average of .274 ranks 1st. The team has also been strong in the power department, having hit 130 home runs which is 6th. Texas' offense has done a good job getting on base, ranking 1st with an OBP of .342.

 

Today's MLB Betting Pick - Rays vs. Rangers

Heading into today's matchup between Texas and Tampa Bay, the Rangers are the betting favorite at -138 on the moneyline. Texas' implied win probability sits at 57.98%. The MLB predictive model has the Rangers picking up the win. However, it is recommended to stick to the moneyline for today's action.

Recommended Betting Pick: Rangers Moneyline -138


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