Atlanta Braves at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Atlanta Braves at Texas Rangers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Atlanta Braves (26-16) finish a 3-game series against the Texas Rangers (26-16) on Wednesday at Globe Life Field. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Braves vs. Rangers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 1-1

The Braves lost 7-4 to the Rangers on Tuesday after winning 12-0 on Monday in the series opener. Atlanta is 1-5 in its last 6 games but remains 5 games ahead of the Miami Marlins for 1st place in the NL East.

Texas OF Adolis Garcia hit his 11th homer of the season to help secure the lead in the 4th inning in Tuesday’s victory. The Rangers have tallied a 7-3 record in their last 10 contests.

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Braves at Rangers projected starters

RHP Spencer Strider vs. RHP Nathan Eovaldi

Strider (4-1, 2.51 ERA) makes his 9th start. He has a 0.92 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 15.2 K/9 through 46 2/3 IP.

  • Has registered 8-plus K’s in each his 8 starts
  • His 15.2 K/9 leads the league and is nearly 3 K/9 higher than the next pitcher (Toronto Blue Jays RHP Kevin Gausman is 2nd with 12.6 K/9).

Eovaldi (5-2, 2.70 ERA) makes his 9th start. He has a 0.99 WHIP, 1.4 BB/9 and 9.5 K/9 through 53 1/3 IP.

  • Has pitched at least 8 innings in each of his last 3 turns
  • Owns a 3-3 record with a 2.82 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 7.9 K/9 in 15 career starts against the Braves

Braves at Rangers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:51 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Braves -155 (bet $155 to win $100) | Rangers +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Braves -1.5 (+110) | Rangers +1.5 (-135)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Braves at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Braves 5, Rangers 4

Moneyline

While both teams have one of their best hurlers on the mound for Wednesday’s bout, but I’ll side with the BRAVES (-155) with Strider pitching.

Run line/Against the spread

RANGERS +1.5 (-135) is how I’d bet on the run line with Eovaldi pitching deep into games recently. Even though Strider is racking up strikeouts at a historic rate, the Rangers should be able to keep this game within a run at home in the season series finale.

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Over/Under

OVER 7.5 (-105) is an intriguing wager in this matchup despite Strider and Eovaldi pitching well this season. The Braves are 4-0 to the Over in Strider’s last 4 starts following a quality start and the Over is also 5-1 in the last 6 meetings between these teams in Texas and 7-1-1 in the last 9 meetings overall.

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Atlanta Braves at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Atlanta Braves at Texas Rangers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Atlanta Braves (25-15) start a 3-game series against the Texas Rangers (25-15) on Monday at Globe Life Field. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Braves vs. Rangers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting. The Rangers produced a 2-1 record against the Braves in 2022.

The Braves suffered a 6-5 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays Sunday, handing them a 4th straight defeat. Atlanta is still 5 games ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies for 1st place in the NL East despite its recent struggles.

The Rangers cruised to an 11-3 win over the Oakland Athletics on Sunday. Texas has tallied a 7-3 record in its last 10 contests and is expected to call up LHP Cody Bradford to make his major league debut on Monday.

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Braves at Rangers projected starters

RHP Charlie Morton vs. LHP Cody Bradford

Morton (4-3, 3.32 ERA) makes his 8th start. He has a 1.40 WHIP, 3.8 BB/9 and 8.6 K/9 through 40 2/3 IP.

  • Has walked 2-plus batters in each of his first 7 starts and has recorded 5-plus K’s in 6 straight starts
  • His current 8.6 K/9 is his lowest since 2015

Bradford is expected to make his major league debut. He had a 5-1 record with a 0.86 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 8.4 K/9 through 39 2/3 IP in 7 starts for AAA-Round Rock this season.

  • Owns a career 4.03 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 10.2 K/9 in his 3 seasons in the minors.
  • Hasn’t allowed more than 2 ER in any of his starts and he’s tallied 5-plus K’s in 5 of his 7 turns in the PCL

Braves at Rangers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:30 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Braves -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Rangers +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Braves -1.5 (+120) | Rangers +1.5 (-145)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Braves at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Braves 6, Rangers 5

Moneyline

With the Rangers having Bradford making his major league debut, I’ll back the BRAVES (-140) on the road with Morton on the mound.

Run line/Against the spread

RANGERS +1.5 (-145) is how I’d wager on the run line with Texas capable of keeping this game within a run. The Rangers have won 7 of the last 10 meetings, and even with a rookie pitcher on the bump, it should be a close contest on Monday.

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Over/Under

OVER 9 (-120) is a solid value with the Braves excelling against left-handed pitching and the Rangers having success against right-handed pitching. The Braves own the 2nd-best wRC+ (152) against southpaws and the Rangers are tied for the 3rd-best wRC+ (114) against right-handed hurlers this season.

The Over is 5-1-1 in the last 7 meetings overall.

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