Braves vs Rangers Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, May 16

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  • The Braves are -110 favorites vs the Rangers
  • Braves starting pitcher: Jared Shuster
  • Rangers starting pitcher: Dane Dunning
  • Watch the game on BSSW

The Atlanta Braves (-110) visit Globe Life Field to take on the Texas Rangers (-110) on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05pm EDT in Arlington.

The Braves are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+140).

The Braves vs Rangers Over/Under is 9.5 total runs for the game.

This season, the Braves are 26-15 against the spread (ATS), while the Rangers are 25-16 ATS.

Braves vs. Rangers Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Braves-1.5 +140O 9.5 -105-110
Rangers +1.5 -165U 9.5 -115-110

Braves vs Rangers Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Braves will win Tuesday‘s MLB matchup with 62.1% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Braves and Rangers and up-to-date player injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Braves players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Braves Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Ronald Acuna Jr. has hit the Hits Over in 25 of his last 38 games (+13.15 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Eddie Rosario has hit the Hits Over in 15 of his last 16 games (+12.95 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Kevin Pillar has hit the Total Bases Over in his last 10 away games (+10.40 Units / 64% ROI)
  • Kevin Pillar has hit the Hits Over in his last 10 away games (+10.00 Units / 60% ROI)
  • Eddie Rosario has hit the Total Bases Over in 12 of his last 16 games (+9.50 Units / 44% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Rangers players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Rangers Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Marcus Semien has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 25 of his last 34 games (+14.25 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Jonah Heim has hit the Hits Over in 19 of his last 22 games (+13.85 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Jonah Heim has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 14 of his last 16 games (+13.25 Units / 75% ROI)
  • Marcus Semien has hit the Runs Over in 23 of his last 34 games (+13.20 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Nate Lowe has hit the Hits Over in 26 of his last 36 games (+12.70 Units / 17% ROI)

Rangers vs Braves Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Eddie Rosario 0.5 +500 0.5 -1100
Robbie Grossman 0.5 +575 0.5 -1400
Nate Lowe 0.5 +500 0.5 -1100
Matt Olson 0.5 +270 0.5 -450
Sean Murphy 0.5 +450 0.5 -900

Rangers vs Braves Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Eddie Rosario 0.5 -210 0.5 +160
Robbie Grossman 0.5 -160 0.5 +120
Nate Lowe 0.5 -250 0.5 +195
Matt Olson 0.5 -250 0.5 +175
Sean Murphy 0.5 -200 0.5 +150

Rangers vs Braves RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Eddie Rosario 0.5 +175 0.5 -225
Robbie Grossman 0.5 +250 0.5 -350
Nate Lowe 0.5 +170 0.5 -225
Matt Olson 0.5 +135 0.5 -175
Sean Murphy 0.5 +175 0.5 -250

Rangers vs Braves Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Dane Dunning 3.5 -165 3.5 +130
Shuster 4.5 -140 4.5 +105
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 29 of their last 41 games (+15.05 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 32 games (+10.45 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the Run Line in 15 of their last 22 away games (+9.40 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 22 away games (+8.70 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Team Total Over in 13 of their last 22 away games (+3.15 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 25 of their last 33 games (+17.40 Units / 46% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 23 of their last 33 games (+15.25 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 24 of their last 33 games (+14.85 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have covered the Run Line in 22 of their last 33 games (+11.00 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 33 games (+8.40 Units / 17% ROI)

Braves Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Braves have gone 19-22 against the Run Line (-2.6 Units / -5.38% ROI).

  • 26-15 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.55 Units / 8.58% ROI
  • 24-16 when betting on the total runs Over for +6.75 Units / 15.17% ROI
  • 16-24 when betting on the total runs Under for -10.75 Units / -23.52% ROI

Rangers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Rangers have gone 25-16 against the Run Line (+7.55 Units / 14.14% ROI).

  • 25-16 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.6 Units / 12.73% ROI
  • 24-16 when betting on the total runs Over for +6.3 Units / 13.91% ROI
  • 16-24 when betting on the total runs Under for -10.35 Units / -22.97% ROI

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Rangers Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Opponents have a two strike miss rate of just 14% (9/63) against Dane Dunning this season — 5th lowest among qualified RPs in MLB*; League Avg: 27% — fourth Percentile.

Dane Dunning has a strikeout rate of just 32% (19 SO in 59 PAs) with two-strikes this season — 8th lowest among qualified RPs in MLB*; League Avg: 45% — eighth Percentile.

Dane Dunning has a strikeout rate of just 16% (19 SO in 120 PAs) this season — tied for 8th lowest among in MLB; League Avg: 24% — 10th Percentile.

Dane Dunning has a strikeout rate of just 32% (19 SO in 59 PAs) with two-strikes this season — 8th lowest among in MLB; League Avg: 45% — eighth Percentile.

Braves Keys to the Game vs. the Rangers

The Braves are 25-18 (.581) when allowing 2 or more home runs since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .298.

The Braves are 14-5 (.737) when tied entering the 7th inning since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Braves are 8-6 (.571) when allowing 10 or more hits this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .277.

The Braves are 16-6 (.727) on the road this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .479.

Rangers Keys to the Game vs. the Braves

The Rangers are 7-3 (.700) when their opponents score in the first inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .392.

The Rangers are just 77-15 (.837) when leading entering the 8th inning since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .911.

The Rangers are just 0-11 (.000) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .106.

The Rangers are just 39-34 (.534) when they’ve hit 2 or more home runs since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .702.

Braves hitters are slugging .584 against LHP this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .421.

Braves hitters have an OPS of .961 (509 PA’s) against LHP this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .746.

The Braves have a winning percentage of 83% on the road this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 48%.

Braves hitters have an OPS of .825 (2,147 PA’s) against LHP since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .721.

The Rangers have scored three or more runs in an inning 33 times (12%) this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 6%.

Rangers hitters have a swing rate of 36% on the first pitch of at-bats since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 31%.

The Rangers are batting .326 with runners in scoring position this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .254.

The Rangers are batting .298 with runners on base this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .258.

Braves pitchers have won 61% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings this season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 27%.

Braves pitchers have won 86% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings on the road this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 27%.

The Braves have allowed 2.82 runs per game (62/22) on the road this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 4.56.

The Braves pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 26% of their games this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 45% against Rangers pitchers since last season — tied for 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Rangers pitchers have walked 173 of 1,807 batters (10%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Rangers pitchers have won 50% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings at home this season — tied for 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: 28%.

Rangers pitchers have allowed an exit velocity over 105 MPH 73 times this season — fewest in MLB.

Rangers vs. Braves Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Mitchell Garver (Rangers): Knee, D10
  • Travis Jankowski (Rangers): Hamstring, D10
  • Jacob Odorizzi (Rangers): Shoulder, D60
  • Glenn Otto (Rangers): Lat, D60
  • Brett Martin (Rangers): Shoulder, D60
  • Spencer Howard (Rangers): Lat, D60
  • Corey Seager (Rangers): Hamstring, D10
  • Jacob deGrom (Rangers): Elbow, D15
  • Max Fried (Braves): Forearm, D15
  • Tyler Matzek (Braves): Elbow, D60
  • Ehire Adrianza (Braves): Elbow, D10
  • Kyle Wright (Braves): Shoulder, D60
  • Lucas Luetge (Braves): Bicep, D15
  • Kolby Allard (Braves): Oblique, D60
  • Huascar Ynoa (Braves): Elbow, D60

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