Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Texas Rangers Betting Predictions

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Texas Rangers
Date: Friday, July 21st, 8:05 ET
Location: Globe Life Field
TV: BSSW
Money Line: Dodgers -106/Rangers -113 (75% Bitcoin Bonus! —> Bovada)
Total Line: 9.5

Betting Preview

Here’s our betting preview for the upcoming MLB clash between the Texas Rangers and the Dodgers on Friday, July 21st at Globe Life Field. We provide you with a comprehensive analysis, odds, and predictions to help with your handicapping decision or tail our expert based on the projected lineups and listed starting pitchers.

Betting Odds

Dodgers vs. Rangers Projected Lineup

Straight Up/Over-Under/ Runline Record

Los Angeles Dodgers: 55-40 SU / OU 54-36 / Runline 52-43
Texas Rangers: 58-39 SU / OU 49-42 / Runline 58-39

The Dodgers head into today’s game in first place in the NL West on a record of 55-40. Over their last five games, they have put together an above .500 record of 3-2. At home, Los Angeles is 29-16 and 26-24 on the road. Their overall series record comes in at 18-11-1.

• The Dodgers have covered the runline in 54.7% of their games and have an average run margin of 1.0
• The Dodgers have been favored in 83.2% of their games and have runline records of 23-22 and 29-21 at home and on the road, respectively
• The over has hit in 60% of the Dodgers’ 95 games at 54-36.

The Rangers take on the Dodgers in the middle of a six game winning streak and are leading the AL West on an overall record of 58-39. So far, they are 25-21 on the road and 33-18 at home. Texas’ overall series record stands at 18-10-2.

• The Rangers have covered the runline in three straight games and have a season-long run margin of 1.7.
• The Rangers have been favored in 68.0% of their games and have runline records of 32-19 and 26-20 at home and on the road, respectively
• The over has hit in 54% of the Rangers’ 97 games at 49-42.

Pitching Matchup

Today will be Tony Gonsolin’s 15th appearance this season, and he has an overall record of 5-3. His current ERA stands at 3.72 and OBP allowed of .276. So far, he struckout 57 batters and has a WHIP of 1.09. On the road, his ERA is 3.11 compared to 4.43 at home.

Giving up one run and two hits during his last appearance against the Mets, Tony Gonsolin did not factor into the decision. Yet, the Dodgers managed to win the game by a score of 5-1.

Andrew Heaney has an overall record of 6-6, and will get the start for the Rangers. With 18 appearances, his ERA currently stands at 4.43, while his K/9 figure is 9.56. Additionally, he has a FIP of 5.03 and an OBP of .321.

Texas is hoping that Andrew Heaney can help guide them to another win, as they defeated the Guardians (2-0) the last time he pitched. He finished the game with zero earned runs on six hits across 5 1/3 innings.

Dodgers vs. Rangers Offense Outlook

The Dodgers have played 95 games and have an average of 5.5 runs per game, which puts them 4th in the league. Los Angeles has hit 155 home runs (2nd). Their batting average comes in at .244, while hitting .232 on the road and .248 at home.

Los Angeles Dodgers Top Bats

Los Angeles Dodgers Top Hitters: Last Five Games

The Rangers have proven to be one of the best home run hitting teams this season, having hit 134 home runs (5th). In terms of overall run production, Texas is averaging 5.8 runs per game on collective batting average of .274. At home, their slugging percentagee is .486 compared to .414 on the road.

Texas Rangers Team Hitting Stats

Texas Rangers Top Hitters: Last Five Games

Free MLB Pick

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