In this article, we will formulate a Rangers vs Rockies prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, May 13, at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Colorado Rockies Betting Preview
The Colorado Rockies (7-34, 2-18 Away) snapped an eight-game losing streak with a win over the Padres and also avoided being swept in that series, but returned to losing ways against the Rangers in Texas. Chase Dollander was excellent for 6.0 innings and allowed just one hit, but that hit turned out to be crucial as it was a two-run homer that gave a lead to the Rangers and they maintained it to secure a narrow 2-1 victory. Dollander had seven strikeouts and three walks in what was the first quality start of his rookie season.
This season, the Rockies average 3.27 runs per game (29th in the MLB) on a .218/.285/.357 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Rockies’ staff has a 5.59 ERA (29th) and 1.58 WHIP (30th). Hunter Goodman leads the Rockies with a .294 batting average, six home runs, and 24 RBI this season.
Kyle Freeland will take the mound for the Rockies on Tuesday. The 31-year-old left-hander has a 0-5 record in eight starts this year with a 6.41 ERA and 1.65 WHIP in 39.1 innings.
Texas Rangers Betting Preview
The Texas Rangers (21-21, 13-8 Home) were on a negative streak of six series losses, but avoided the seventh consecutive defeat with a win over the Tigers on the road. Texas was down 1-0 against the Rockies on Monday until the 6th inning when Wyatt Langford hit a two-run homer to make it 2-1, which was the final score. Tyler Mahle got the win after allowing one run on four hits with five strikeouts and one walk across 6.1 innings of work.
This year, the Rangers average 3.38 runs per game (28th in the MLB) on a .230/.290/.369 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Rangers’ staff has a 3.34 ERA (5th) and 1.15 WHIP (2nd). Adolis Garcia leads the Rangers with a .221 batting average, five home runs, and 22 RBI this season.
The projected starting pitcher for the Rangers is Jack Leiter, who is 2-2 in five starts this season, with a 5.09 ERA and 1.30 WHIP in 23.0 innings.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Rangers’ last seven games against NL West opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Eight of the Rockies’ last nine games as underdogs have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last four games as favorites against NL West opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Rockies’ last six Tuesday night games.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Rangers rank 28th in the league for on-base percentage this season (.290).
- The Rangers rank 27th in the league for runs scored this season (142).
- The Rockies rank 30th in the league for strikeouts this season (272).
- The Rockies rank 30th in the league for opponent batting average this season (.295).
Rangers vs Rockies Prediction
The teams have traded wins in the last couple of years, each recording five in the previous ten H2H duels. Eight of the Rockies’ last ten games went Over, and even though most of them were played at Coors Field, I am going with another Over here because of the pitching matchup. Kyle Freeland allowed a .536 BA in 56 at-bats against the Rangers, while he surrendered 14 runs in his previous three starts. Jack Leiter, on the other hand, allowed ten runs in his last two starts, and I think both teams will score 3+ runs in the opening five innings. Go with Over.