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The Arizona Diamondbacks are set to face the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field in a clash of two teams aiming to improve their standings in their respective divisions.
The Diamondbacks hold a 25-28 record with a 12-13 away record. Ryne Nelson is the probable starting pitcher for Arizona.
Ryne Nelson has struggled this season with a 3-3 record, a 6.03 ERA, and a high WHIP of 1.83 over 34.1 innings, indicating control and effectiveness issues.
The Rangers have a 25-29 record with a 12-13 home record. Dane Dunning is set to start for Texas.
Dane Dunning has a 3-3 record with a 4.43 ERA over 40.2 innings, showing moderate control and effectiveness with a WHIP of 1.18.
| Team | Moneyline | Total | Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARI (25-28) | +105 | o8.5 (-135) | +1.5 (-190) |
| TEX (25-29) | -125 | u8.5 (+115) | -1.5 (+160) |
For this matchup, we predict the total score to go over 8.5 runs. Here's why:
Both Ryne Nelson and Dane Dunning have been inconsistent this season, with Nelson holding a high ERA of 6.03 and a WHIP of 1.83, indicating he is likely to give up several runs. Dunning, while better, has also shown vulnerability with a 4.43 ERA.
Additionally, both teams have power hitters capable of driving the score up quickly. The Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte and Christian Walker, along with the Rangers' Adolis Garcia, are all capable of hitting home runs and generating runs.
Given the pitchers' struggles and the offensive capabilities of both lineups, it's reasonable to expect a high-scoring game that surpasses the 8.5 runs threshold.
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