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The Texas Rangers take on the Arizona Diamondbacks to begin the World Series on Friday at 8:05 PM ET at Globe Life Field. The Rangers will hand the ball to Nathan Eovaldi (12-5), and the Diamondbacks will counter with Zac Gallen (17-9).
The bookmakers have spoken, making the Rangers (-174) a moderate moneyline favorite to defeat the Diamondbacks (+142) at home. The game’s over/under is set at 8.
Rangers vs. Diamondbacks Odds
Run Line
Texas Rangers (-1.5)
Moneyline
Rangers (-174)
Total
8 Runs (Over: -111, Under: -110)
When, Where, at What Time is Rangers vs. Diamondbacks
- Game Day: Friday, October 27, 2023
- Game Time: 8:05 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Location: Arlington, Texas
- Stadium: Globe Life Field
Rangers Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Brad Miller | 60-Day Injured List | Hamstring |
| Ian Kennedy | 60-Day Injured List | Rotator Cuff |
| Jake Odorizzi | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Brett Martin | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
Diamondbacks Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Tommy Henry | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Drey Jameson | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Dominic Fletcher | 60-Day Injured List | Finger |
| Austin Adams | 60-Day Injured List | Ankle |
| Mark Melancon | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Corbin Martin | 60-Day Injured List | Back |
| Sebasrian Santana | Restricted List | Personal |
Last Time Out: Rangers and Diamondbacks
The Rangers knocked off the Astros by an 11-4 score in their most recent game Monday. Adolis Garcia went 4-for-5 with two home runs and five RBI to lead them offensively while Jordan Montgomery got the win after throwing 2 1/3 innings without giving up an earned run on three hits, while striking out one.
The Diamondbacks defeated the Phillies 4-2 Friday. Corbin Carroll led the way offensively after going 3-for-4 with two RBI, and Ryan Thompson got the win, throwing 1 1/3 innings without giving up a hit or an earned run.
Betting Trends
Rangers Betting Records and Team Stats
This season, the Rangers have been favored 113 times and won 66, or 58.4%, of those games. Texas has a record of 24-11, a 68.6% win rate, when favored by -174 or more by oddsmakers this season. The Rangers have a 63.5% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline. Games involving Texas have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in 91 of 174 chances this season. The Rangers have an ATS record of 96-78-0 in 174 games with a spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | 162 | .276 (28) | .348 (39) | .478 (33) | 3.9% (44) | 14.6% (12) | 9.6% (54) |
| Corey Seager | 119 | .327 (5) | .390 (9) | .623 (2) | 6.2% (8) | 16.4% (27) | 9.1% (64) |
| Adolis García | 148 | .245 (106) | .328 (68) | .508 (17) | 6.2% (8) | 27.7% (121) | 10.3% (36) |
| Nate Lowe | 161 | .262 (66) | .360 (24) | .414 (95) | 2.3% (113) | 22.8% (90) | 12.8% (16) |
| Jonah Heim | 128 | .258 (76) | .317 (95) | .438 (71) | 3.6% (61) | 19.2% (53) | 8% (83) |
Diamondbacks Betting Records and Team Stats
The Diamondbacks have won in 49, or 49.5%, of the 99 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year. This season, Arizona has come away with a win 12 times in 24 chances when named as an underdog of at least +142 or worse on the moneyline. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Diamondbacks have a 41.3% chance of walking away with the win. Arizona and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 76 of their 174 opportunities. The Diamondbacks are 97-77-0 against the spread in their 174 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | 153 | .285 (15) | .362 (23) | .506 (18) | 3.9% (44) | 19.6% (57) | 8.9% (67) |
| Christian Walker | 157 | .258 (76) | .333 (58) | .497 (23) | 5% (18) | 19.2% (53) | 9.4% (61) |
| Ketel Marte | 149 | .276 (28) | .358 (27) | .485 (30) | 3.8% (47) | 16.8% (32) | 10.9% (27) |
| Lourdes Gurriel Jr. | 145 | .263 (61) | .311 (111) | .465 (48) | 4.1% (37) | 17.4% (36) | 5.6% (119) |
| Tommy Pham | 125 | .256 (-) | .328 (-) | .446 (-) | 3.3% (-) | 22% (-) | 9.8% (-) |
Rangers vs. Diamondbacks Picks and Predictions
Our recommended pick for this matchup is the Rangers to pick up the win (-174 on the moneyline), while we predict the scoring will go over the total (8 runs).