by Rod Pearson
Tuesday, Jun 11, 2024
Game Time: 10:10 pm ET, Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Venue: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
Where to Watch: BSSW
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline odds: Rangers +136, Dodgers -162; Over/Under: 9.5 runs
Bet365: Moneyline odds: Rangers +136, Dodgers -162; Over/Under: 9.5 runs
BetMGM: Moneyline odds: Rangers +136, Dodgers -162; Over/Under: 9.5 runs
Season Record
Texas Rangers: 31-34 (2nd place, AL West)
Los Angeles Dodgers: 41-26 (1st place, NL West)
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Recent Form
Texas Rangers: 5-5 last 10
Los Angeles Dodgers: 6-4 last 10
Texas Rangers vs Los Angeles Dodgers Preview and Analysis
The Rangers are entering this series off a win and lost their 3-game series against the San Francisco Giants 2-1 in their last series. They enter this game with a 31-34 record overall and have a road record of 15-17. This is the series opener of a 3-game series with the Dodgers on Tuesday and they have Monday off as a day of rest. Their offense ranks 16th in the MLB with a .691 OPS. Nathan Eovaldi was their starting pitcher on Sunday while Dane Dunning is making his start in this game on Tuesday. He is 4-4 with a 4.09 ERA this season. His team lost 2 of their last 3 games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 3 ER, 2 HR, and 1 BB with 4 Ks on 4 hits through 5 IP against the Detroit Tigers.
The Dodgers are entering this series off a loss and won their 3-game series against the New York Yankees 2-1 in their last series. They enter this game with a 41-26 record overall and have a home record of 21-12. This is the 1st game of a 3-game series with the Rangers on Tuesday and they have Monday off as a day of rest. Their offense ranks 1st in the MLB with a .771 OPS. Tyler Glasnow was their starting pitcher on Sunday while James Paxton is making his start in this game on Tuesday. He is 5-1 with a 4.19 ERA this season. His team lost 2 of their last 3 games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 6 earned runs, 0 homers, and 2 BB with 2 strikeouts on 6 hits through 1.2 innings played against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Rangers vs Dodgers Prediction
The current betting odds have the Dodgers listed as a favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Dodgers have looked really good in their games this season with their 41-26 record overall which leads the NL West with one of the best records in the entire MLB. They have looked a lot better in their home games this season with their 21-12 home record, and they just won their road series against the Yankees which will give them a big boost going forward. Meanwhile, the Rangers are the defending World Series champions, but they haven't looked good in their games this season. They have a losing 31-34 record overall which has them in 2nd place in their division and they also have a losing 15-17 road record this year. They won their game on Sunday but struggled in that series, losing to the Giants at home. Now they have Dunning on the mound in this game and he is 4-4 with a 4.09 ERA. He gave up 3 earned runs in his last start and the team has struggled with him on the mound lately, losing 2 of their last 3 games. The Dodgers are going to have Paxton starting in this game and he is 5-1 with a 4.19 ERA this season. He was terrible in his last outing, giving up 6 earned runs in that game, but he was also pitching very well up until that start and will be looking to bounce back now that he is back at home. Even if he gives up some runs here, Dunning isn't going to keep this Dodgers lineup off the board and the Dodgers have the better offense to help him out anyway. The best way to place a bet here is on the Dodgers to win this game.
Rangers Dodgers Prediction: Our MLB Pick for Tuesday, June 11, 2024 (10:10 pm ET start time) is Dodgers 6 Rangers 3.
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MLB Betting Trends
Texas Rangers: 31-34 (-8.8 units) on the moneyline in all games. 15-18 (-6.5 units) on the moneyline against NL West opponents. 28-34 (-11.2 units) on the moneyline after 2 straight games where the bullpen gave up no earned runs. 8-3 UNDER after 2 straight games where the bullpen gave up no earned runs. 14-5 UNDER after batting .225 or worse over a 5 game span. 14-6 UNDER against left-handed starters.
Los Angeles Dodgers: 253-145 (+6 units) on the moneyline in all games. 18-2 (+16.6 units) on the moneyline against AL West opponents. 51-24 (+12.5 units) on the moneyline in an inter-league game. 17-9 UNDER after 2 straight games where they committed no errors. 8-4 UNDER after 2 or more consecutive overs.
Key Injuries
Texas Rangers: C. Seager (SS) Que Mon - Hamstring. J. Gray (SP) Prob Tues - Groin. A. Pruitt (RP) Out indefinitely - Knee. E. Carter (CF) Early July - Back. C. Bradford (SP) Out indefinitely - Ribs. J. Jung (3B) Early July - Wrist. M. Scherzer (SP) Out indefinitely - Back. J. Sborz (RP) Late May - Shoulder. B. Burke (SP) Out indefinitely - Hand. J. Foscue (2B) Early June - Oblique. T. Mahle (SP) Mid July - Elbow. C. Coleman (RP) Out indefinitely - Shoulder. J. deGrom (SP) Mid July - Elbow.
Los Angeles Dodgers: E. Sheehan (SP) out for season - Elbow. M. Muncy (3B) Late June - Oblique. B. Miller (SP) Out indefinitely - Shoulder. D. May (SP) Late July - Elbow. C. Kershaw (SP) Mid Aug - Shoulder. J. Kelly (RP) Late June - Shoulder. K. Hurt (SP) Early June - Shoulder. B. Graterol (RP) Early August - Shoulder. T. Gonsolin (SP) out for season - Elbow. C. Brogdon (RP) Out indefinitely - Foot. R. Brasier (RP) Mid June - Calf.
Notable Quotes
“Scary moment, as you well know, when a guy gets hit in the helmet. Marcus, he does have a knack next time up — hit a home run. I’ve seen it more than once now. He plays with a lot of fire, and he gets ticked off at times.” - Bruce Bochy after his team’s win against the Giants in their game on Sunday.
“I just got set quick and threw the heater and missed a little low." - Tyler Glasnow after their loss against the Yankees in their game on Sunday.
Starting Lineups
Texas Rangers
Marcus Semien (R) 2B
Josh Smith (L) SS
Adolis García (R) RF
Nathaniel Lowe (L) 1B
Ezequiel Duran (R) 3B
Wyatt Langford (R) DH
Jonah Heim (S) C
Travis Jankowski (L) LF
Leody Taveras (S) CF
Los Angeles Dodgers
Mookie Betts (R) SS
Shohei Ohtani (L) DH
Freddie Freeman (L) 1B
Will Smith (R) C
Teoscar Hernández (R) LF
Jason Heyward (L) RF
Andy Pages (R) CF
Gavin Lux (L) 2B
Enrique Hernández (R) 3B
Statistical Leaders
Texas Rangers
Batting Average: Justin Foscue (.500)
Hits: Marcus Semien (69)
Home Runs: Adolis García (13)
RBI: Adolis García (40)
Stolen Bases: Adolis García (5)
Wins: Dane Dunning (4)
Saves: Kirby Yates (8)
ERA: Kirby Yates (0.81)
Los Angeles Dodgers
Batting Average: Shohei Ohtani (.310)
Hits: Mookie Betts (81)
Home Runs: Teoscar Hernández (16)
RBI: Teoscar Hernández (48)
Stolen Bases: Shohei Ohtani (14)
Wins: Gavin Stone (7)
Saves: Evan Phillips (9)
ERA: Blake Treinen (0.00)
Managers:
Texas Rangers: Bruce Bochy (2nd season)
Los Angeles Dodgers: Dave Roberts (9th season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
