Reds vs Rangers Prediction MLB Picks Free 4/26

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Game Preview: Texas Rangers vs Cincinnati Reds (Apr 26, 2023)

KingPin.pro brings you an extensive preview and prediction of the upcoming game between the Texas Rangers and the Cincinnati Reds. On April 26, 2023, the Rangers will be visiting the Reds at the Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio. In this article, we'll review each team's strengths and weaknesses in pitching, batting, and injuries, and give our expert prediction on the game's outcome.

Texas Rangers 

The Rangers have started the 2023 season strong with a 14-9 record, including a 6-5 away record. Texas has shown consistency both in their pitching and batting. Starting pitcher Jon Gray, who is expected to start against the Reds, has a 1-1 record with a 3.72 ERA, a 1.45 WHIP, 15 strikeouts, and four home runs allowed in 19.1 innings pitched. Meanwhile, Adolis Garcia leads the team with seven home runs, 28 runs batted in, and a .258 batting average. Marcus Semien, who has a .290 batting average, a .362 on-base percentage, and a .495 slugging percentage, is another key player for the Rangers.

On the injury front, Corey Seager was recently placed on the 10-day injured list, while Mitch Garver has been out since April 22. The team's bullpen has been relatively solid, posting a 3.46 ERA and a 1.19 WHIP, and the Rangers' run line performance is currently at 13-10 ATS.

Cincinnati Reds 

The Reds have had a rocky start to their 2023 season with a 9-15 record, including an 8-6 home record. Despite the slow start, Cincinnati has a strong lineup with TJ Friedl, who has a .309 batting average, a .371 on-base percentage, and a .457 slugging percentage. Additionally, Adolis Garcia, who has been outstanding for the Rangers, was previously with the Reds and is likely to face his former team.

Graham Ashcraft, who has a 2-0 record with a 1.88 ERA, a 1.17 WHIP, 21 strikeouts, and one home run allowed in 24.0 innings pitched, will be the starting pitcher for the Reds. Although Ashcraft's record is promising, he has not yet faced the Rangers, and his lack of experience against this team could be a disadvantage. The Reds' bullpen has struggled this season, with a 5.06 ERA and a 1.53 WHIP, making them vulnerable to the Rangers' batting power.

Injury Report:

Injuries can have a significant impact on any MLB game, and it's crucial for MLB picks experts to keep an eye on them when making their MLB picks, MLB picks computer predictions, and MLB picks and parlays. As per MLB today experts and their MLB picks, the Texas Rangers have Mitch Garver and Corey Seager on the 10-day IL, while the Cincinnati Reds have Joey Votto on the 10-day IL, making the situation complicated for MLB experts picks today. 

Prediction

The Rangers are currently 14-8 with a 6-4 away record, while the Reds are 8-15 with a 7-6 home record. Our computer picks have the Rangers with a 55.2% chance of winning, while the consensus pick amongst experts is also in favor of the Rangers. However, today's MLB picks and predictions do not always follow the favorites. Therefore, our pick for this game is the Cincinnati Reds. While they have struggled this season, they will be playing at home with the support of their fans. Additionally, starting pitcher Graham Ashcraft has been performing well with a 2-0 record and an ERA of 1.88. As for parlay picks, we suggest taking the Reds moneyline and under the 9 run total. 

Pick: Reds ML +115