In this article, we will formulate a Rangers vs Dodgers Prediction for this MLB game on Friday, April 18th, at Globe Life Field. Let’s take a look at a Texas Rangers vs LA Dodgers pick.
Dodgers are Hot
It’s not a real shock to anyone but it turns out the Dodgers are good, and they have played well heading into this game, winning three games in a row. On Wednesday, the Dodgers were tested, with the pitching giving up seven runs, but the offense scored eight and that was enough for the win. Andy Pages finished with two hits and three RBIs and Shohei Ohtani also hit a home run with two hits and two RBis.
The Dodgers are averaging 4.65 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.3 runs per game. The offense is ranked 8th, while the pitching is ranked 15th. They are averaging 1.7 home runs per game, which is second best in all of baseball. Tommy Edman has hit six home runs and driven in 14 RBIs. He hasn’t been talked about a ton, but he has been an x-factor for this squad. Yoshinobu Yamamoto is going to get the start for the Dodgers, and he sits with a 2-1 record and an ERA of 1.23. Against the Chicago Cubs, he went six innings, giving up two hits and one run.
Why the Dodgers Will Beat the Rangers
- The Rangers have lost 10 of their last 11 night games against National League opponents following a home win.
- The Dodgers have won nine of their last 10 games against American League opponents.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last 10 games against National League opponents following a home win.
- The Dodgers have covered the run line in eight of their last nine games against AL West opponents that held a winning record.
- The Dodgers have led after 5 innings in each of their last three games.
- The Rangers have trailed after 3 innings in six of their last eight games against National League opponents that held a winning record.
Why Aren’t the Rangers Getting More Attention?
The Rangers have had a solid start to the season, and they probably should be talked about more. On Thursday, the Rangers faced off against the Los Angeles Angels and they secured the 5-3 victory. Adolis Garcia hit a home run and drove in two RBIs to help pace the home team. Kumar Rocker also really stepped up, going seven innings giving up five hits and three runs. On Wednesday, the Rangers scored three runs and even more impressive was the pitcher giving up only one run.
Texas is averaging 3.32 runs, while their pitching is giving up 3.89 runs per game. The offense actually hasn’t been great overall, and they have leaned on the pitching. Jacob deGrom is going to get the start for the Rangers, and he sits with a 0-0 record and an ERA of 4.30. Against the Seattle Mariners, he went four innings, giving up three hits and three runs.
Total Run Facts
- Each of the Rangers’ last four games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Each of the Dodgers’ last four road games have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last six games as underdogs against NL West opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Dodgers’ last six night games at Globe Life Field.
Rangers vs Dodgers Prediction
The Rangers may be getting more attention, but they aren’t going to find success here. Jacob deGrom isn’t the pitcher that he once was, at least that’s what the start of this season has shown. The Dodgers sent Yamamoto to the mound, and he’s been quite impressive this year. The Dodgers might not run up the score, but they will score four or five runs, and that will be enough for LA to get the job done. Back the Dodgers on the money line to cash here.