Texas Rangers vs Arizona Diamondbacks Prediction, Preview and Odds - 08/22/2023

Game Time: 9:40 pm ET, Tuesday, August 21, 2023

Venue:  Chase Field, Phoenix, AZ

Where to Watch:  MLB Network

DraftKings:  Moneyline odds:  Rangers +105, D-Backs -125; Over/Under:  8.5 runs

Bet365:  Moneyline odds:  Rangers +105, D-Backs -125; Over/Under:  8.5 runs

BetMGM:  Moneyline odds:  Rangers +105, D-Backs -125; Over/Under:  8.5 runs

Texas Rangers:  72-52 (1st place, AL West)

Arizona Diamondbacks:  64-61 (3rd place, NL West)

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Texas Rangers:  4-6 last 10

Arizona Diamondbacks:  7-3 last 10

The Rangers are entering this series on a 4 game losing streak and got swept 3-0 in their 3-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers in their last series. They enter this game with a 72-52 record overall and have a road record of 30-28. This is the series finale of a 2-game series with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday with the series opener of this series still to be played on Monday. Their offense ranks 2nd in the MLB with a .799 OPS. Jordan Montgomery is their starting pitcher on Monday while Jon Gray is making his start in this game on Tuesday. He is 8-6 with a 3.52 ERA this season. His team won 2 of their last 3 games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 1 ER, 1 HR, and 2 BB with 4 Ks on 6 hits through 7 IP against the Los Angeles Angels.

The Diamondbacks are entering this series on a 2 game winning streak and won their 4-game series against the San Diego Padres 3-1 in their last series. They enter this game with a 64-61 record overall and have a home record of 30-31. This is the 2nd game of a 2-game series with the Rangers on Tuesday with the 1st game of this series still to be played on Monday. Their offense ranks 10th in the MLB with a .744 OPS. Rookie pitcher Slade Cecconi is their starting pitcher on Monday while Zac Gallen is making his start in this game on Tuesday. He is 13-5 with a 3.17 ERA this season. His team won their last 2 straight games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 1 earned run, 0 homers, and 1 BB with 3 strikeouts on 3 hits through 6.1 innings played against the San Diego Padres.

The current betting odds have the Diamondbacks listed as a slight favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Diamondbacks haven't been great over the last few weeks as they have slipped down to 3rd place in the NL West with a record right around .500 now but they started to get hot again over the weekend and will be looking to get back on track at home now. The Rangers have been rolling all season as they lead the AL West but lately they haven't been great as they slipped up in their series over the weekend and they are going to continue to struggle here with their offense in a cold patch. They haven't been putting up a lot of runs in their games lately and now they have to deal with Gallen on the mound for the Diamondbacks who has pretty much been lights out for them all season, especially in a lot of his home starts. Meanwhile, the Rangers have Gray on the mound here and he has been pitching well lately but he also hasn't been as good in his road starts and he will struggle more in this road game since the Diamondbacks do have a really good offense. The best way to place a bet here is on the Diamondbacks to win this game. 

Rangers Diamondbacks Prediction:  Our MLB Pick for Tuesday, August 21, 2023 (9:40 pm ET start time) is Diamondbacks 4 Rangers 2.

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Texas Rangers: 28-17 (+10.1 units) on the moneyline when the money line is +125 to -125. 43-26 (+13.3 units) on the moneyline when the total is 7 to 8.5. 10-5 UNDER as a road underdog of +100 to +150. 32-24 UNDER in road games.

Arizona Diamondbacks: 12-13 (-4.2 units) on the moneyline at home with a money line of -100 to -150. 15-17 (-3.5 units) on the moneyline in an inter-league game. 20-9 UNDER in an inter-league game. 16-8 UNDER at home with a money line of -100 to -150. 

Texas Rangers:  B. Miller (DH) Early Sept - Hamstring. N. Eovaldi (SP) Late Aug - Elbow. J. Jung (3B) Late Sept - Thumb. J. deGrom (SP) out for season - Elbow. J. Odorizzi (SP) out for season - Shoulder. B. Martin (RP) Out indefinitely - Shoulder.

Arizona Diamondbacks:  T. Henry (SP) Late Sept - Elbow. Z. Davies (SP) Ques Sun - Back. M. Melancon (RP) Late Aug - Shoulder. E. Longoria (3B) Out indefinitely - Back. A. Adams (RP) out for season - Ankle. D. Jameson (RP) Out indefinitely - Elbow. C. Martin (SP) out for season - Shoulder.

“We just couldn’t get this offense going. We’re in a little bit of a funk right now, but maybe it’s good we’re getting on the road and see if we can tighten some things up and get back on track.” - Bruce Bochy after his team’s loss against the Brewers in their game on Sunday.

“Every game matters. I'm really amplifying that message. Wins are really, really important right now. The guys have been fantastic at doing the little things.” - Torey Lovullo after his team’s win against the Padres in their game on Saturday.

Marcus Semien (R) 2B

Corey Seager (L) SS

Nathaniel Lowe (L) 1B

Mitch Garver (R) C

Travis Jankowski (L) LF

J.P. Martinez (L) RF

Ezequiel Duran (R) 3B

Robbie Grossman (S) DH

Leody Taveras (S) CF

Corbin Carroll (L) RF

Ketel Marte (S) 2B

Tommy Pham (R) LF

Christian Walker (R) 1B

Kyle Lewis (R) DH

Alek Thomas (L) CF

Gabriel Moreno (R) C

Nick Ahmed (R) SS

Geraldo Perdomo (S) 3B

Batting Average:  Corey Seager (.346)

Hits:  Marcus Semien (142)

Home Runs:  Adolis Garcia (30)

RBI:  Adolis Garcia (92)

Stolen Bases:  Travis Jankowski (16)

Wins:  Nathan Eovaldi (11)

Saves:  Will Smith (22)

ERA:  Chris Stratton (1.29)

Batting Average:  Dominic Fletcher (.301)

Hits:  Christian Walker (124)

Home Runs:  Christian Walker (28)

RBI:  Christian Walker (84)

Stolen Bases:  Corbin Carroll (37)

Wins:  Zac Gallen (13)

Saves:  Scott McGough (9)

ERA:  Peter Strzelecki (0.00)

Managers:

Texas Rangers: Bruce Bochy (1st season)

Arizona Diamondbacks: Torey Lovullo (7th season)