Texas Rangers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Game 3 Pick

Texas Rangers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
Date: Monday, October 30th, 8:03 ET
Location: Chase Field
TV: FOX
Money Line: Rangers -110/Diamondbacks -109
Total Line: 9

Betting Preview

Here’s our betting preview for the upcoming MLB clash between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Rangers on Monday, October 30th at Chase 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

Rangers vs. Diamondbacks Projected Lineup

	Batting Order	Position
Marcus Semien	1	2B
Corey Seager	2	SS
Evan Carter	3	LF
Adolis García	4	RF
Mitch Garver	5	DH
Jonah Heim	6	C
Nathaniel Lowe	7	1B
Josh Jung	8	3B
Leody Taveras	9	CF
Max Scherzer	–	SP




	Batting Order	Position
Corbin Carroll	1	RF
Ketel Marte	2	2B
Tommy Pham	3	DH
Christian Walker	4	1B
Gabriel Moreno	5	C
Lourdes Gurriel Jr.	6	LF
Alek Thomas	7	CF
Evan Longoria	8	3B
Geraldo Perdomo	9	SS
Brandon Pfaadt	–	SP




Straight Up/Over-Under/ Runline Record

Texas Rangers: 90-72 SU / OU 93-75 / Runline 97-79
Arizona Diamondbacks: 84-78 SU / OU 78-90 / Runline 99-77

The Rangers head into today’s game in first place in the AL West on a record of 90-72. Over their last ten games, they have put together an above .500 record of 6-4. At home, Texas is 50-31 and 40-41 on the road. Their overall series record comes in at 35-20-2.

• The Rangers have two straight losses vs. the runline and have a season-long run margin of 1.0.
• The Rangers have been favored in 65.3% of their games and have runline records of 46-41 and 51-38 at home and on the road, respectively
• The over has hit in 55% of the Rangers’ 162 games at 93-75.

Heading into their game vs. the Rangers, the Diamondbacks have a record of 84-78 and have dropped four straight games. In the NL West, they are in 2nd place and have an overall series record of 33-22-3. At home, they have gone 43-38 and 41-40 on the road.

• The Diamondbacks have covered the runline in four straight games and have a season-long run margin of 0.0.
• The Diamondbacks have been favored in 42.0% of their games and have runline records of 47-38 and 52-39 at home and on the road, respectively
• So far, the Diamondbacks have an over/under record of just 78-90.

Pitching Matchup




In today’s game, Texas starter Max Scherzer will look to do a better job keeping the ball in the ballpark as he has given up a home-run in two straight appearances. Overall, he has put together a record of 13-6 and ERA of 3.77. In total, he has racked up 174 strikeouts and has a K/9 figure of 10.26. In terms of walks, he has issued an average of 2.65 per 9 innings.

After tossing 2 2/3 innings and giving up two runs on four hits in his previous game, Max Scherzer will be looking for a better outing today. With the short outing, Scherzer did not receive a decision in the team’s 11-4 win over the Astros.




Today will be Brandon Pfaadt’s 24th appearance this season, and he has an overall record of 3-9. His current ERA stands at 5.72 and OBP allowed of .321. So far, he struckout 94 batters and has a WHIP of 1.41. On the road, his ERA is 6.06 compared to 6.65 at home.

In his last appearance against the Phillies, Brandon Pfaadt gave up two runs on four hits while pitching four innings. Despite not factoring into the decision, Pfaadt helped the Diamondbacks secure a 4-2 victory.

Rangers vs. Diamondbacks Offense Outlook

The Rangers have played 176 games and currently hold the 3rd spot in the league with an average of 5.4 runs per game. With 233 home runs, Texas is 3rd in the league. The team’s batting average, including .249 on the road and .264 at home, is .263.

Texas Rangers Top Bats




Texas Rangers Top Hitters: Last Five Games




The Diamondbacks have played 177 games and currently hold the 14th spot in the league with an average of 4.6 runs per game. With 166 home runs, Arizona is 20th in the league. The team’s batting average, including .235 on the road and .256 at home, is .250.

Arizona Diamondbacks Top Bats




Arizona Diamondbacks Top Hitters: Last Five Games




Free MLB Pick

Since returning for the playoffs, Max Scherzer has made two appearances and things haven’t gone well. In his last outing, he was pulled after 2 2/3 of an inning and gave up 2 runs. I don’t see him turning things around today, and like the Diamondbacks to pick up the win. I’m taking Arizona on the moneyline.