Dodgers vs Rangers Prediction MLB Picks Today 6/12

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Jun 12, 2024, 6:15:09 AM

MLB Preview and Prediction: Texas Rangers vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

The Texas Rangers face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in an interleague matchup. The Dodgers, leading the National League West, will look to maintain their home dominance, while the Rangers aim to improve their position in the American League West.

Game Overview:

Date: June 12, 2024
Time: 7:10 PM
Location: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California
Weather: 72°F, Clear

Team Breakdown:

Texas Rangers:

The Rangers come into this game with a 31-35 record and are 15-18 on the road. Jon Gray will be on the mound for Texas, with a 2-2 record, a 2.12 ERA, and a 1.18 WHIP over 59.1 innings.

The Rangers have a team batting average of .242 and have scored 285 runs this season.

Key Players:

Home Runs: Corey Seager (13 HR)
Batting Average: Josh Smith (.286 AVG)
Runs Batted In: Adolis Garcia (40 RBI)

The Rangers will rely on their offensive leaders to provide run support against the Dodgers' pitching.

Los Angeles Dodgers:

The Dodgers boast a 42-26 record and are 22-12 at home. Walker Buehler will start for Los Angeles, with a 1-3 record, a 4.82 ERA, and a 1.46 WHIP over 28 innings.

The Dodgers' offense has been potent, with a team batting average of .256 and 331 runs scored.

Key Players:

Home Runs: Teoscar Hernandez (17 HR)
Batting Average: Shohei Ohtani (.312 AVG)
Runs Batted In: Teoscar Hernandez (50 RBI)

The Dodgers' lineup is filled with power hitters who can take advantage of any mistakes by Jon Gray and the Rangers' bullpen.

Game Odds:

Team	Moneyline	Total	Run Line
TEX (31-35)	+140	o8.5 (-110)	+1.5 (-145)
LAD (42-26)	-165	u8.5 (-110)	-1.5 (+125)

Prediction:

The prediction for this game is that the total will go over 7.5 runs. Here’s why:

Walker Buehler has struggled this season with a 4.82 ERA and has given up 7 home runs in just 28 innings. The Rangers' offense, although inconsistent, has the power to exploit Buehler's weaknesses. Additionally, Jon Gray, while having a solid season, faces a potent Dodgers lineup that leads the league in home runs and is second in runs scored.

Both teams have shown the ability to put up runs, especially in their recent games. The Dodgers have scored 34 runs in their last five games, and the Rangers have scored 22 runs in the same span. With both teams having offensive firepower and the potential for the bullpens to give up runs, the over 8.5 runs is a strong pick.