MLB Picks: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Texas Rangers

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Zac Gallen Arizona Starting Pitcher

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Texas Rangers
Date: Tuesday, May 2nd, 8:05 ET
Location: Globe Life Field
TV: BSSW
Money Line: Diamondbacks -141/Rangers +119 (Make sure you’re betting dimelines!)
Total Line: 8

Betting Preview

Here’s our betting preview for the upcoming MLB clash between the Texas Rangers and the Diamondbacks on Tuesday, May 2nd 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

ML RL Total
ARI -141 -1.5 O 8 (-109)
TEX +119 +1.5 U 8 (-111)

Diamondbacks vs. Rangers Projected Lineup

 

Batting Order Position
Josh Rojas 1 3B
Ketel Marte 2 2B
Corbin Carroll 3 CF
Christian Walker 4 1B
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. 5 LF
Pavin Smith 6 RF
Gabriel Moreno 7 C
Alek Thomas 8 CF
Geraldo Perdomo 9 SS
Zac Gallen – SP

 

Batting Order Position
Marcus Semien 1 2B
Travis Jankowski 2 LF
Nathaniel Lowe 3 1B
Adolis García 4 RF
Josh Jung 5 3B
Jonah Heim 6 C
Robbie Grossman 7 LF
Josh H. Smith 8 3B
Leody Taveras 9 CF
Jon Gray – SP

 

Straight Up/Over-Under/ Runline Record

Arizona Diamondbacks: 16-13 SU / OU 14-13 / Runline 17-12
Texas Rangers: 17-11 SU / OU 17-9 / Runline 16-12

So far this season, the Diamondbacks have an overall record of 16-13, putting them 2nd in the NL West. Currently, they are 0.5 games out in the division. Across their last ten games, they are an even 5-5. On the road, they have gone 8-7 and 8-6 at home. The team’s series record is 4-2.

 

  • The Diamondbacks have covered the runline in 58.6% of their games and have an average run margin of 0.2
  • The Diamondbacks have been favored in 24.1% of their games and have runline records of 7-7 and 10-5 at home and on the road, respectively
  • The over has hit in 52% of the Diamondbacks’ 29 games at 14-13.

The Rangers take on the Diamondbacks in the middle of a three game winning streak and are leading the AL West on an overall record of 17-11. So far, they are 6-6 on the road and 11-5 at home. Texas’ overall series record stands at 5-3.

 

  • The Rangers have covered the runline in three straight games and have a season-long run margin of 2.6.
  • The Rangers have been favored in 64.3% of their games and have runline records of 10-6 and 6-6 at home and on the road, respectively
  • The over has hit in 65% of the Rangers’ 28 games at 17-9.

Pitching Matchup

Pitcher Appearances Started IP Record ERA WHIP HR
Zac Gallen 6 6 37 4-1 2.15 .77 2


Zac Gallen has an overall record of 4-1, and will get the start for the Diamondbacks. With six appearances, his ERA currently stands at 2.15, while his K/9 figure is 1.4. Additionally, he has a FIP of 1.84 and an OBP of .214.

Zac Gallen finished with a quality start and a win in his last appearance, as the Diamondbacks took down the Royals by final score of 2-0. Gallen gave up zero runs and four hits across 6 1/3 innings.

Pitcher Appearances Started IP Record ERA WHIP HR
Jon Gray 5 5 25 1-1 3.91 1.30 4


With an overall record of 1-1, the Rangers will give Jon Gray the start. His ERA stands at 3.91 with a K/9 figure of 0.7 after making five appearances. Additionally, he has a FIP of 5.87 and an OBP of .330.

Jon Gray took a no-decision in his last outing, tossing six innings and giving up three runs. Despite picking up a quality start, the Rangers lost to the Reds by a score of 5-3.

Diamondbacks vs. Rangers Offense Outlook

The Diamondbacks have played 29 games and currently hold the 10th spot in the league with an average of 5.0 runs per game. With 25 home runs, Arizona is 24th in the league. The team’s batting average, including .242 on the road and .275 at home, is .265.

Arizona Diamondbacks Team Hitting Stats

Team Games Runs HR BA OBP SLG
Diamondbacks 29 5.0 (10th) 25 (24th) .265 (4th) .316 (19th) .316 (19th)


Arizona Diamondbacks Top Hitters: Last Five Games

Player BA H R HR SLG
Corbin Carroll .583 6 4 0 .771
Christian Walker .250 6 2 1 .410
Geraldo Perdomo .358 5 3 1 .592
Josh Rojas .225 3 3 0 .400
Emmanuel Rivera .570 8 3 0 .660


The Rangers have hit 38 home runs this season, making them one of the leading home run hitting teams in baseball (8th). Overall, they are averaging 6.4 runs per game with a collective batting average of .259. When playing on the road, they have a slugging percentage of .395 compared to .456 at home.

Texas Rangers Top Bats

BA OBP SLG RBI HR SB
Adolis García .267 .322 .533 30 8 1
Marcus Semien .268 .346 .455 23 5 4
Nathaniel Lowe .257 .339 .459 19 4 0


Texas Rangers Top Hitters: Last Five Games

Player BA H R HR SLG
Jonah Heim .317 6 4 1 .683
Robbie Grossman .383 7 7 1 .633
Nathaniel Lowe .283 4 3 1 .717
Ezequiel Duran .323 6 1 1 .523
Adolis García .333 5 4 1 .533


Free MLB Pick

D-Backs starter Zac Gallen hasn’t allowed a run in his last four outings. I can’t pass that up at only -140 odds with an Arizona team that has won three of their last four games and will be playing an interleague game against the Rangers who aren’t familiar with Gallen at all. I’m betting Arizona at -140! 

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