The Texas Rangers (31-35) travel to face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers (42-26) on Wednesday, June 12th. This game will be played at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles and televised on BSSW. The Dodgers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Rangers are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Dodgers. First pitch is set for 9:10 CT.
Rangers vs Dodgers
Thanks to a six-run 6th inning for the Dodgers’ offense, they cruised to a 15-2 win over the Rangers in the most recent game of this series. Heading into the game, the Dodgers were favored at -167 on the money line.
The starting pitching matchup for this game featured Dane Dunning for the Rangers, and he went just 3 2/3 innings while giving up six runs and took the loss. James Paxton put together a good outing for the Dodgers, getting the win after going six innings and giving up one earned run.
At the plate, the Dodgers were led by a huge game from Ezequiel Duran, who went 1/3 with a home run and two RBIs. Duran was one of four Dodgers hitters to have a multi-hit game.
Texas is 31-35 overall and trail the Mariners by 6.5 games in the AL West. So far, they are 9-11 in divisional matchups. The Rangers are on the road today, and they are 15-18 on the road compared to 16-17 at home.
The Rangers have dropped two straight series and have an overall series record of 9-11-1 this year. As the underdog, Texas has dropped three straight games and is 11-17 as the underdog overall. They are 20-18 when favored this year.
When betting the run line, the Rangers are a .500 team, but they have been a better bet on the road, where they are 14-19. They have been favored in 38 games and have gone 14-24 in those contests. Their average run margin in winning games is 4.1 runs, while it is -3.7 runs in losing games.
When the Texas Rangers are on the road, the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, and their games have averaged a combined 8.7 runs per game this season. The over/under record for the Rangers is 25-39, and when the line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 8-14. Overall, 40.9% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 8.5 runs, and their current over streak is at 2 games.
Jon Gray Gets The Start For The Rangers
Texas is sending Jon Gray to the mound today vs. the Dodgers, and he comes in with a record of 2-2 and an ERA of 2.12. Gray has made 10 starts this year and has pitched well on the road, coming in with an ERA of 1.83 and a record of 0-1. In his last outing, Gray came out of the bullpen and went 2 1/3 innings, giving up one earned run on four hits. He didn’t give up a homer in that outing. Before that, he had given up a homer in three straight outings. Gray’s ERA for June is 2.70.
Rangers Offense Breakdown
Adolis Garcia and Corey Seager are currently tied for the team lead in home runs, with both players having gone deep 13 times this season. Garcia also leads the Rangers with 40 RBIs, which is 13th in the league. Marcus Semien is also near the top of the league in homers, as his 11 long balls are 2nd on the team and 11th in the MLB. Semien is batting .258 for the season, and Seager comes in with a batting average of .271.
Over his last six games, Ezequiel Duran has gone 7/21 with a home run and seven RBIs. This has also pushed his season average up to .333. Marcus Semien has struggled a bit of late, going just 4/20 in his last six games. As a team, the Rangers are averaging 4.3 runs per game and have been a better offensive team on the road this season.
Los Angeles is 42-26 overall and leads the NL West by 7.5 games over the Padres. The Dodgers are 13-10 against other teams in the NL West. They are on a three-game winning streak at home, and they are 22-12 at home this season.
As the favorite, the Dodgers have gone 40-23 this year, and they are 2-3 as the underdog. Los Angeles is 21-12 as the home favorite this year. So far, the Dodgers are 14-9 in series this year.
Los Angeles has been a solid bet against the run line this season, going 35-33 overall. They are 17-17 against the run line at home, where they have a run differential of +1.5 runs per game. As the favorite, they are 33-30 against the run line, and their average run differential in wins is +4.3 runs per game.
Today’s over/under line of 8.5 runs is slightly higher than the average combined run average of 8.6 runs in Los Angeles Dodgers games this season. The Dodgers have played 68 games this season, and their over/under record is 35-33. When the over/under line has been set at 8.5 runs, their record is 20-12. The over has hit in three straight games for the Dodgers.
Walker Buehler Gets The Start For The Dodgers
Walker Buehler gets the start for the Dodgers today and will be looking to bounce back from his last outing, where he gave up three earned runs in three innings of work. In that outing, he faced off against the Pirates and finished with a no-decision. Looking back further, Buehler has taken the loss in three straight outings. His record for the season is 1-3, and he has an ERA of 4.82 to go along with a WHIP of 1.46. Opposing batters are hitting .280 off Buehler this season. So far, he has made two quality starts and is averaging 8.68 strikeouts per nine innings.
Dodgers Offense Breakdown
Teoscar Hernandez has been on a tear for the Dodgers, hitting five home runs over his last nine games while going 12/36 (.333) and driving in 12 runs. Hernandez’s 17 homers this season is 5th in the league and is the top mark on the Dodgers. Shohei Ohtani is right behind him, with 16 homers and a team-leading batting average of .312.
As a team, the Dodgers are the top-scoring team in the league, averaging 5.1 runs per game, and are also the league’s top on-base percentage team. They have a team batting average of .258, which is 3rd in the league, and their collective OPS of .779 is also the best in the MLB.
Rangers vs Dodgers Prediction
Our prediction for today’s Rangers vs. Dodgers game is to take the over, as we see the Dodgers coming out on top by a final score of 5-4. However, with the payout for a Dodgers win being -172, we recommend taking the over at 8.5 runs, as the payout is -111.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Walker Buehler picking up six strikeouts compared to Jon Gray finishing with six. However, Buehler is projected to finish with the second-most strikeouts among starters today.
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Last updated:June 12, 2024 Dodgers, Rangers