Texas Rangers vs Baltimore Orioles Betting Pick & Prediction 6/28/24
Albert Suarez is starting for the Orioles on Friday vs. the Rangers, who are starting Max Scherzer. Baltimore is currently on a two-game winning streak, and their record of 51-30 has them first in the AL East. Texas is 3rd in the AL West with a record of 37-44.
The over/under line for Friday’s game is at 8.5 runs, and the Orioles are favored on the money line, with their odds sitting at -137 compared to the Rangers at +116. This one can be seen on MASN, and first pitch from Oriole Park at Camden Yards is set for 7:05 PM ET.
BALTIMORE ORIOLES VS TEXAS RANGERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Baltimore Orioles Moneyline -137
This game will be played at Oriole Park at Camden Yards at 7:05 ET on Friday, June 28th.
HOW TO BET THE RANGERS VS ORIOLES:
- We have the Orioles winning by a score of 5 to 4
- However, if you’re looking for a run line pick, we like the Rangers to cover
- As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over
Baltimore cruised to an easy 11-2 win over the Rangers in the most recent game of this series. The Orioles had a huge 3rd inning, scoring nine of their eleven runs. As for the Rangers, they scored their only two runs in the 4th. Heading into the game, the Orioles were favored at -207 on the money line.
Corbin Burnes pitched well for the Orioles in this one, going seven innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with five strikeouts and didn’t issue a walk. Jon Gray had a rough outing for the Rangers, giving up eight earned runs in five innings of work.
Cedric Mullins and Heston Kjerstad each homered for the Orioles, while Adolis Garcia went deep for the Rangers. Mullins, Kjerstad, and Jordan Westburg each had two RBIs for Baltimore’s offense.
Rangers Records & Stats
Texas is 37-44 overall and trail the Mariners by eight games in the AL West. The Rangers have dropped four straight games, and they lost the first game of this series vs. the Orioles. So far, they are just 9-14 against other AL West teams.
At home, the Rangers are 20-19 this year and 17-25 on the road. As the underdog, the Rangers are 14-24 this year and 23-20 as the favorite. Texas’ longest road losing streak this year is seven games, and they are 11-18 as the road underdog this year. So far, they have an overall series record of 11-14-1.
When the Rangers win, they win big, with an average run margin of +4.0. However, when they lose, they lose by an average of -3.7 runs. Their run line record is 36-45, and they are 17-25 against the run line on the road. They have failed to cover the run line in their last six road games and are 3-3 in their last six games as the favorite.
The Rangers have been a solid over team this season, with a combined run average of 8.6 runs per game. Their over/under record is 31-47, and their games have averaged an over/under line of 9 runs per game. When the line is set at 8.5 runs, they have gone over in 10 of 17 games. Overall, 34.6% of their games have had higher lines than 8.5 runs. They are currently on a two-game over streak.
Max Scherzer is on the mound for the Rangers today, as they are taking on the Orioles. Scherzer is coming off a win in his first start of the season, where he went 5 innings and struck out 4 batters. He only gave up 1 hit and did not allow a run.
Adolis García has been the Rangers’ top power threat this season, as his 15 homers is 10th in the league and leads the Rangers. However, he is batting just .219 for the season. Marcus Semien and Corey Seager have also provided some power, as they have 11 and 14 homers, respectively. Seager is batting .257 this season, while Semien is hitting .244.
Corey Seager is currently on a five-game hitting streak and has gone deep three times over his last nine games. During this stretch, he is batting .323 and has driven in seven runs. Josh Smith is also swinging a hot bat, going 10/31 in his last nine games.
Orioles Records & Stats
The Orioles are 51-30 overall this season, and they are currently tied with the Yankees for the AL East lead. Baltimore has gone 19-7 against other teams in the AL East. They have won two straight games, and their series record is 17-6-3 this year. As the favorite, the Orioles are 41-24 and 10-6 as the underdog.
At home, the Orioles are 27-16 this season and have won two straight as the home team. They are 4-6 in their last 10 games overall. So far, they have been good on the road, going 24-14.
When the Orioles win, they win big, with an average run margin of 4.0 runs per game. Their run line record is 48-33, and they are 24-19 against the run line at home. They are 36-29 against the run line as the favorite and 12-4 as the underdog. Their current run line win streak is two games, and they have covered the run line in two straight games as the favorite.
The Orioles are at home today against the Rangers with an over/under line of 8.5 runs. Baltimore’s games have averaged 9.1 runs this season, and their over/under record is 41-30. When the O/U line is set at 8.5 runs, the over has hit in 15 of their 23 games. Overall, 39 of their games have had lower O/U lines than today’s, and 19 have had higher ones.
Right-hander Albert Suárez gets the start for the Orioles today as he faces the Rangers at home. He has made nine starts this season and has a record of 3-2 with a 2.70 ERA. Suárez’s WHIP for the season is 1.33, and opponents are batting .249 off him this year. In his last outing, Suárez took the loss, giving up five earned runs in five innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. One positive note for Suárez is that he has allowed just two homers at home compared to three on the road.
As a team, the Orioles are the top-scoring team in the league, averaging 5.3 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.5 runs per contest. Baltimore also leads the league in home runs and has the top slugging percentage and OPS in the league. Overall, the team is batting .256, which is the 4th best mark in the league.
Gunnar Henderson has been on a tear of late, going 14/32 in his last eight games with four homers and eight RBIs. For the season, he is batting .290 with 26 homers and 57 RBIs. Adley Rutschman and Anthony Santander have also been big run producers for the Orioles, with Rutschman’s 55 RBIs being 2nd on the team, and Santander’s 53 RBIs being 3rd.