Tampa Bay Rays vs. Texas Rangers

Tampa Bay Rays vs. Texas Rangers
Date: Monday, July 17th, 8:05 ET
Location: Globe Life Field
TV: BSSW
Money Line: Rays -124/Rangers +104
Total Line: 8.5

Betting Preview

Here’s our betting preview for the upcoming MLB clash between the Texas Rangers and the Rays on Monday, July 17th 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

Rays vs. Rangers Projected Lineup

Straight Up/Over-Under/ Runline Record

Tampa Bay Rays: 60-36 SU / OU 52-40 / Runline 51-45
Texas Rangers: 55-39 SU / OU 49-39 / Runline 55-39

The Rays head into today’s game in first place in the AL East on a record of 60-36. Over their last five games, they have put together an above .500 record of 3-2. At home, Tampa Bay is 35-15 and 25-21 on the road. Their overall series record comes in at 16-9-4.

• The Rays have covered the runline in 53.1% of their games and have an average run margin of 1.6
• The Rays have been favored in 84.4% of their games and have runline records of 27-23 and 24-22 at home and on the road, respectively
• The over has hit in 57% of the Rays’ 96 games at 52-40.

The Rangers take on the Rays in the middle of a three game winning streak and are leading the AL West on an overall record of 55-39. So far, they are 25-21 on the road and 30-18 at home. Texas’ overall series record stands at 17-10-2.

• The Rangers have covered the runline in 58.5% of their games and have an average run margin of 1.7
• The Rangers have been favored in 68.1% of their games and have runline records of 29-19 and 26-20 at home and on the road, respectively
• The over has hit in 56% of the Rangers’ 94 games at 49-39.

Pitching Matchup

Starter Shane McClanahan comes in with an overall record of 11-1 for the Rays. Having made 17 appearances, his ERA is 2.53 and he has a K/9 figure of 1. Additionally, he has a FIP of 3.85 and an OBP of .284.

Shane McClanahan’s previous start was a bit of a struggle, as he gave up four runs on five hits in just three innings of work. Despite this, McClanahan managed to avoid a loss in the Rays’ 15-4 victory over the Mariners.

Across 20 appearances, Dane Dunning has a slugging percentage allowed of .338 and enters with a WHIP of 1.13. His overall record is 8-2 on an ERA of 2.84. For the season, he has a total of 59 K’s, and is averaging 0.6 strikeouts per nine innings. Dunning’s record on the road is 3-2 and 5-0 at home. This includes an ERA of 2.84 (road) and 2.64 (home), respectively.

Having allowed four runs on seven hits in 5 2/3 innings against the Nationals, Dane Dunning is coming off a game that resulted in a loss for the Rangers.

Rays vs. Rangers Offense Outlook

This season, the Rays have proven to be one of the top home run hitting teams in baseball, with 142 home runs in total (3rd). Currently, they are averaging 5.4 runs per game and have a collective batting average of .259. The team’s slugging percentage is .453 at home and .436 on the road.

Tampa Bay Rays Top Bats

Tampa Bay Rays Top Hitters: Last Five Games

With 94 games under their belt, the Rangers are currently 1st in the league, averaging 5.9 runs per game. Texas’ home run ranking is 5th, with the team having hit 129 long balls. The team’s batting average, including .256 on the road and .282 at home, is .275.

Texas Rangers Top Bats

Texas Rangers Top Hitters: Last Five Games

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