Braves vs Rangers Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Start Time – May 15, 2023

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The Texas Rangers (25-15) will host the Atlanta Braves (25-15), Monday at 8:05 PM ET, with both teams on top of their divisions, the AL West and NL East. Charlie Morton (4-3) will start for the Braves, and Cody Bradford for the Rangers.

The Braves are currently a moderate moneyline favorite (-137) on the road at the Rangers (+117). The over/under for this contest is set at 9.5.

Braves vs. Rangers Odds

Run Line

Atlanta Braves (-1.5)

Moneyline

Braves (-137)

Total

9.5 Runs (Over: +101, Under: -121)

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When, Where, at What Time is Braves vs. Rangers

  • Game Day: Monday, May 15, 2023
  • Game Time: 8:05 PM ET
  • TV Channel: BSSW
  • Location: Arlington, Texas
  • Stadium: Globe Life Field

Braves Injury Report

Name Status Injury
Ehire Adrianza 10-Day Injured List Elbow
Max Fried 15-Day Injured List Forearm
Lucas Luetge 15-Day Injured List Bicep
Kyle Wright 15-Day Injured List Shoulder
Kolby Allard 60-Day Injured List Oblique
Tyler Matzek 60-Day Injured List Elbow
Huascar Ynoa 60-Day Injured List Elbow

Rangers Injury Report

Name Status Injury
Mitch Garver 10-Day Injured List Knee
Travis Jankowski 10-Day Injured List Hamstring
Corey Seager 10-Day Injured List Hamstring
Jacob deGrom 15-Day Injured List Elbow
Jake Odorizzi 60-Day Injured List Shoulder
Glenn Otto 60-Day Injured List Back
Spencer Howard 60-Day Injured List Back
Brett Martin 60-Day Injured List Shoulder
Josh Smith Day-to-day Foot

Last Time Out: Braves and Rangers

The Braves lost their last game against the Blue Jays by a 6-5 score yesterday. Ronald Acuna Jr. went 2-for-4 with a home run and an RBI to lead them offensively. Raisel Iglesias picked up the loss after throwing 2/3 of an inning, giving up two earned runs on three hits.

The Rangers defeated the Athletics 11-3 yesterday. Adolis Garcia went 3-for-5 with a double, a home run and five RBI, and Jonathan Hernandez got the win, pitching one inning, giving up two earned runs on two hits while striking out one.

Betting Trends

Braves Betting Records and Team Stats

The Braves have been favorites in 33 games this season and won 21 (63.6%) of those contests. Atlanta has entered 24 games this season favored by -137 or more and is 18-6 in those contests. The moneyline for this contest implies a 57.8% chance of a victory for the Braves. Games involving Atlanta have gone over the total set by oddsmakers in 23 of 40 chances this season. In 40 games with a spread this season, the Braves are 18-22-0 ATS.

Name GP AVG (Rank) OBP (Rank) SLG (Rank) HR% (Rank) K% (Rank) BB% (Rank)
Ronald Acuña Jr. 40 .346 (2) .437 (1) .577 (4) 4.4% (39) 13.1% (18) 13.1% (27)
Sean Murphy 35 .269 (62) .404 (11) .571 (5) 6.2% (9) 21.9% (96) 14.4% (16)
Matt Olson 40 .227 (132) .366 (31) .500 (36) 6.0% (11) 32.8% (163) 17.5% (7)
Ozzie Albies 40 .259 (81) .298 (140) .506 (34) 6.0% (11) 16.1% (33) 4.2% (158)
Austin Riley 40 .247 (102) .333 (81) .396 (103) 3.4% (71) 27.7% (138) 11.3% (51)

Rangers Betting Records and Team Stats

The Rangers have won in 11, or 64.7%, of the 17 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year. Texas has a mark of 5-3 in contests where sportsbooks favor them by +117 or worse on the moneyline. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Rangers have a 46.1% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest. Texas’ games have gone over the total in 23 of their 40 opportunities. The Rangers are 25-15-0 against the spread in their 40 games that had a posted line this season.

Name GP AVG (Rank) OBP (Rank) SLG (Rank) HR% (Rank) K% (Rank) BB% (Rank)
Marcus Semien 40 .288 (34) .376 (25) .475 (51) 3.8% (57) 17.2% (39) 12.4% (37)
Adolis García 39 .255 (87) .318 (107) .497 (38) 5.9% (14) 23.5% (110) 8.8% (89)
Nate Lowe 40 .264 (72) .344 (65) .447 (66) 2.8% (97) 20.0% (71) 10.6% (64)
Jonah Heim 34 .315 (10) .372 (29) .532 (16) 4.4% (39) 19.7% (70) 8.0% (106)
Josh Jung 38 .247 (102) .287 (146) .442 (70) 4.9% (31) 30.5% (156) 4.9% (152)

Braves vs. Rangers Picks and Predictions

Our pick for Braves vs. Rangers sees the Rangers (+117 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. For the total, we prefer the over on 9.5 runs.

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Matt Rooney

Matt comes from Chicago and has lived in the area his whole life. Graduated from and played football at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL while also serving as the director of student sports broadcasting. He writes for Betsperts as well as appears on several shows across the network.

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