In this article, we will formulate a Rangers vs Rockies prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, May 14th at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Texas Rangers Betting Preview
The Texas Rangers are 22-21 this season, and they have won the first two games in this series by scores of 2-1 and 4-1. In their game two win, Texas trailed 1-0 early in the game, but they responded with a three-run homer in the bottom of the first, which was enough for the win. The Rangers recorded eight hits in the game, and they were led by Jung, who went 3-4 with two home runs and four RBIs in the win. Texas started Leiter, who allowed two hits and one earned run over 6.0 innings for the win, while Armstrong picked up the save.
Prior to this series, the Rangers won two out of three against the Tigers, but did lose two out of three against the Red Sox before that. Texas has won four games in a row, and they are currently fourth in the AL West standings. The Texas pitching staff has a 3.29 ERA with a 1.14 WHIP and a .226 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 146 runs with a .231 batting average and a .291 on-base percentage this season. Adolis Garcia has led Texas with five home runs and 22 RBIs, while Wyatt Langford has added seven home runs and 16 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Texas is Patrick Corbin, who is 2-2 with a 3.13 ERA and a 1.39 WHIP over 31.2 innings pitched this season.
Colorado Rockies Betting Preview
The Colorado Rockies are 7-35 this year after they lost game two in this series by a score of 4-1. Colorado scored one run in the first inning, but they were shut out over the last eight innings for the loss. The Rockies recorded five hits in the game, and they were led by Goodman, who went 2-4 with one RBI in the loss. Colorado started Freeland, who allowed six hits and three earned runs over 6.0 innings for the loss, while Agnos allowed two hits and one earned run over 0.2 innings in relief.
Prior to this series, the Rockies lost two out of three against the Padres and all three against the Tigers. Colorado has lost 10 of their last 11 games, and they are currently last in the NL West standings. The Colorado pitching staff has a 5.66 ERA with a 1.58 WHIP and a .294 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 135 runs with a .217 batting average and a .284 on-base percentage this season. Hunter Goodman has led Colorado with six home runs and 25 RBIs, while Jordan Beck has added six home runs and 13 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Colorado is Antonio Senzatela, who is 1-6 with a 5.77 ERA and a 1.92 WHIP over 39.0 innings pitched this year.
Why the Rangers will beat the Rockies
- The Rockies have lost each of their last 17 games following a road loss.
- The home team has won each of the last eight games between the Rockies and Rangers.
- The Rockies have failed to cover the run line each of their last seven road games against AL West opponents that held a winning record.
- The Rangers have covered the run line in five of their last six games against National League opponents.
- The Rangers have won the first inning in three of their last four games against NL West opponents.
- The Rockies have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last seven road games against AL West opponents that held a winning record.
- The Rockies have trailed after 3 innings in eight of their last nine road games against opponents that held a winning record.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Rangers’ last nine home games against National League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Eight of the Rockies’ last 10 games have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in eight of the last 10 night games between the Rockies and Rangers.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in four of the Rockies’ last five games.
Texas Rangers Player Prop Facts
- Patrick Corbin has recorded a win in four of his last five appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
- Patrick Corbin has recorded six or more strikeouts in each of his last five home appearances against NL opponents.
- Marcus Semien has recorded at least one Single in eight of the Rangers’ last nine games as favorites.
- Corey Seager has scored at least one run in each of his last seven home appearances against NL West opponents that held a losing record.
- Corey Seager has hit a home run in each of his last four home appearances against NL West opponents that held a losing record.
- Corey Seager has recorded two or more RBIs in each of his last seven home appearances against NL West opponents that held a losing record.
- Corey Seager has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 17 appearances against NL West opponents that held a losing record.
- Corey Seager has recorded a Double in each of his last three home appearances against the Rockies.
Colorado Rockies Player Prop Facts
- Ryan McMahon has hit a home run in each of the Rockies’ last two night games against AL opponents that held a winning record.
- Antonio Senzatela has recorded a win in each of his three previous appearances in night games against AL West teams that held a winning record.
- Jacob Stallings has scored at least one run in each of his last seven Wednesday appearances against teams that held a winning record.
- Jacob Stallings has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine Wednesday appearances against teams that held a winning record.
- Antonio Senzatela has recorded three or more strikeouts in each of his last seven appearances against AL West opponents.
- German Marquez has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last four appearances against opponents that held a winning record.
- Kris Bryant has recorded at least one Single in each of his last six Wednesday appearances.
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Rangers vs Rockies Prediction
Texas had some trouble at the plate in game two of this series, but they were able to get the win, and they are now 14-8 at home. The Rangers have won four games in a row, and they have allowed one run in each of their last three. Colorado is just 2-19 on the road this year, and they have scored one run or fewer in three of their last four. The Rockies are starting Senzatela, who has allowed four earned runs in four of his last five starts. The Rangers are going with Corbin, who has allowed two earned runs or fewer in five straight. Take Texas -1.5 here.