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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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