Tampa Bay Rays at Texas Rangers 9/12/19 - MLB Betting Picks & Odds
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Texas Rangers
MLB: 8:05 PM EST
Sep. 12, 2019
TV: FSSW
Latest Odds : TB -163 Total 10
The Tampa Bay Rays are set to visit Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas for an American League clash against the Texas Rangers. The Tampa Bay Rays come into this matchup with an 87-59 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after winning a recent road game against the Texas Rangers, 5-3 in 11 innings. Ryan Yarbrough received the starting nod for the Tampa Bay Rays, and he had success as he gave up 3 earned runs in 7 innings. Austin Meadows had a solid game from the plate for the Tampa Bay Rays as he contributed 1 HR and 2 RBIs
The Tampa Bay Rays are set to start Brendan McKay (2-3, 5.03 ERA) who had success in his latest start as he went 3.2 scoreless innings while striking out 7 batters against the Toronto Blue Jays. Brendan McKay had success in his 1 start against the Texas Rangers during the 2019 season as he went 6 scoreless innings while giving up 1 hit.
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The Texas Rangers come into this matchup with a 72-74 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping a recent home game against the Tampa Bay Rays, 5-3 in 11 innings. Lance Lynn received the starting nod for the Texas Rangers, and he had success as he gave up 1 earned run in 7 innings. Nick Solak had a solid game from the plate for the Texas Rangers as he went 2 for 5 with 1 HR and 2 RBIs.
The Texas Rangers are set to start Kolby Allard (4-0, 3.78 ERA) who had success in his latest start as he gave up 1 earned run in 6.1 innings against the Baltimore Orioles. Kolby Allard has never recorded a start against the Tampa Bay Rays, but he has struggled in 2 home starts this season as he is posting a 6.75 ERA.
Recent Betting Trends:
Rays are 12-5 in their last 17 games on grass.
Rangers are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
Under is 25-12-2 in Rays last 39 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Under is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 home games.
Free Betting Pick: Texas Rangers +153
The Texas Rangers are currently one of the only teams in the American League who has hovered around the .500 mark all season, but their success has been proven at home as they are 40-30 on the year. The Rays have been one of the biggest surprises all season, but they will struggle here on the road as their young starter Brendan McKay has struggled with a 5.03 ERA. The Rangers have also found a gem in Kolby Allard as he has been impressive in his first season with the Rangers as he is 4-0 with a 3.78 ERA. Texas has dealt with injuries this season, but they were able to find a key piece of their future with Nick Solak as he has been very good since being on the MLB roster. Final Score Prediction, Texas Rangers win 4-2.