Kansas City Royals vs Texas Rangers Betting Picks & Predictions
On Thursday, the Kansas City Royals will face off against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. The Rangers have dominated recent matchups, winning eight out of the last ten
Game outlook
On Thursday, the Kansas City Royals will face off against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. The Rangers have dominated recent matchups, winning eight out of the last ten games against the Royals. The starting pitchers are Michael Wacha for the Royals and TBD for the Rangers. Texas is the betting favorite, opening at -116. Stay tuned for our prediction on this game.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Royals +102 | Rangers -116
Spread: Royals +1.5 (-197) | Rangers -1.5 (+170)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Texas will win straight-up is 54%.
Kansas City Royals
Kansas City (35-38 SU, 36-37 RL, 29-43-1 O/U) was swept by the Athletics in their previous series. The team is 2-8 in their last ten games. Right-hander Michael Wacha will start on Thursday against Texas, coming off a tough outing in his last game. Despite a slow start on offense, there is talent on the roster. The Royals are motivated to make a push for a Wild Card spot, but time is running out. There are no new injuries reported for tomorrow's game. Kansas City is ranked 29th in offense, 4th in defense, and has a power ranking of 25.
Texas Rangers Analysis
The Texas Rangers recently swept the Chicago White Sox in a series and have a record of 36-37 SU, 38-35 RL, and 23-48-2 O/U. They are currently on a 7-3 streak in their last ten games, with the under being 6-3-1 during that time. The team has not yet named a probable starter for Thursday's game, which is expected to be an opener in a bullpen game. The Rangers' bullpen has impressive stats this season, with a 3.35 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, and a 231/79 K/BB ratio. They have allowed the fifth-fewest home runs in MLB this year. The team is looking promising in the AL West and possibly in the pennant race. The Rangers have welcomed back veteran ace Jacob DeGrom to their rotation, along with Nathan Eovaldi and prospects Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker. The team's offense needs to improve for them to go on a hot streak. The Texas Rangers have a power ranking of 2 and are ranked #26 for offense, averaging 3.64 points per game, and #1 for defense, giving up an average of 3.34 points per game. In terms of recent matchups, Kansas City went 1-2 in their last three games against the Rangers. One player to note on the injury report is SS Josh Smith, who is day-to-day with a hamstring injury.