Brewers vs Rangers Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug 18

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Texas Rangers' Adolis Garcia celebrates as he runs the bases after hitting a go-ahead, two-run home run off New York Yankees relief pitcher Michael King during the 10th inning of a baseball game Friday, June 23, 2023, in New York.
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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Aug 18, 2023, 3:32 PM
  • The Rangers are -125 favorites vs the Brewers
  • Brewers starting pitcher: Brandon Woodruff
  • Rangers starting pitcher: Andrew Heaney
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The Milwaukee Brewers (+105) visit Globe Life Field to take on the Texas Rangers (-125) on Friday, August 18, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05pm EDT in Arlington.

The Rangers are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+155).

The Brewers vs Rangers Over/Under is 8 total runs for the game.

This season, the Brewers are 65-57 against the spread (ATS), while the Rangers are 72-48 ATS.

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Brewers+1.5 -190O 8 -105+105
Rangers -1.5 +155U 8 -115-125

Brewers vs Rangers Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Rangers will win Friday‘s MLB matchup with 55.7% confidence.

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


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

Best Brewers Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Willy Adames has hit the RBIs Under in 27 of his last 30 games (+21.25 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Willy Adames has hit the Runs Under in 20 of his last 25 away games (+12.25 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Willy Adames has hit the Singles Under in 32 of his last 45 games (+12.00 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Willy Adames has hit the Total Bases Under in 21 of his last 28 games (+10.90 Units / 25% ROI)
  • William Contreras has hit the Runs Under in 14 of his last 16 away games (+10.60 Units / 42% ROI)

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

Best Rangers Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Marcus Semien has hit the Total Bases Over in 30 of his last 46 games (+13.70 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Leody Taveras has hit the Runs Under in 27 of his last 34 games (+11.30 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Jordan Montgomery has hit the Pitching Outs Over in 12 of his last 13 games (+10.95 Units / 69% ROI)
  • Marcus Semien has hit the RBIs Over in 11 of his last 17 games at home (+10.95 Units / 64% ROI)
  • Mitch Garver has hit the Total Bases Over in his last 9 games at home (+9.65 Units / 78% ROI)

Rangers vs Brewers Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Mark Canha 0.5 +475 0.5 -1000
Carlos Santana 0.5 +375 0.5 -700
Nate Lowe 0.5 +550 0.5 -1400
Christian Yelich 0.5 +575 0.5 -1400
William Contreras 0.5 +333 0.5 -600

Rangers vs Brewers Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Mark Canha 0.5 -185 0.5 +140
Carlos Santana 0.5 -210 0.5 +160
Nate Lowe 0.5 -185 0.5 +140
Christian Yelich 0.5 -250 0.5 +195
William Contreras 0.5 -250 0.5 +185

Rangers vs Brewers RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Mark Canha 0.5 +180 0.5 -250
Carlos Santana 0.5 +160 0.5 -210
Nate Lowe 0.5 +195 0.5 -275
Christian Yelich 0.5 +240 0.5 -350
William Contreras 0.5 +165 0.5 -225

Rangers vs Brewers Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Andrew Heaney 5.5 -120 5.5 -110
Brandon Woodruff 6.5 -130 6.5 +100
  • The Milwaukee Brewers have hit the Team Total Under in 60 of their last 100 games (+12.75 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Brewers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 59 of their last 100 games (+10.85 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Brewers have hit the Game Total Under in 24 of their last 42 away games (+7.90 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Brewers have hit the Moneyline in 32 of their last 61 away games (+4.90 Units / 7% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Brewers have covered the Run Line in 12 of their last 23 away games (+1.55 Units / 6% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 72 of their last 113 games (+26.23 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 68 of their last 113 games (+25.55 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have covered the Run Line in 38 of their last 58 games at home (+24.55 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 69 of their last 113 games (+19.42 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have hit the Team Total Over in 37 of their last 58 games at home (+13.50 Units / 20% ROI)

Brewers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Brewers have gone 54-68 against the Run Line (-18.2 Units / -12.09% ROI).

  • 65-57 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.25 Units / 0.16% ROI
  • 52-64 when betting on the total runs Over for -19.05 Units / -14.2% ROI
  • 64-52 when betting on the total runs Under for +6.95 Units / 5.26% ROI

Rangers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Rangers have gone 72-48 against the Run Line (+27.3 Units / 18.43% ROI).

  • 72-48 when betting on the Moneyline for +11.75 Units / 6.89% ROI
  • 59-55 when betting on the total runs Over for -1.7 Units / -1.28% ROI
  • 55-59 when betting on the total runs Under for -9.85 Units / -7.47% ROI

Brandon Woodruff allowed a batting average of just .050 vs right-handed batters (best)– 100th Percentile and .333 vs left-handed batters over the last two weeks (tied for sixth worst among qualified SPs)– 13th Percentile.

Brandon Woodruff has allowed a just .200 SLG vs right-handed batters (fifth best)– 95th Percentile and .714 vs left-handed batters over the last two weeks (third worst among qualified SPs)– fifth Percentile.

Right-handed batters are hitting just .050 (1-for-20) against Brandon Woodruff — best in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: .252 — 100th Percentile.

Opponents have a miss rate of 52% (127/246) against Brandon Woodruff on changeups since last season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 112 total IP; League Avg: 30% — 100th Percentile.

Rangers Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Andrew Heaney has allowed an average Exit Velocity of 85.9 MPH on pitches out of the zone since last season (94 balls in play) — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 112 total IP; League Avg: 80.6

Opponents are hitting just .157 (17-for-108) against Andrew Heaney’s inside fastball since last season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 112 total IP; League Avg: .261 — 100th Percentile.

Andrew Heaney has spotted his fastball inside for a strike just 53% (216/408) of the time this season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 48 total IP; League Avg: 65% — 0 Percentile.

Andrew Heaney has thrown elevated pitches 48% of the time (192/396) when behind in the count this season — tied for 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 48 total IP; League Avg: 30% — 99th Percentile.

Brewers Keys to the Game vs. the Rangers

The Brewers are 13-0 (1.000) when they’ve had 5 or more XBH this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .790.

The Brewers are 29-9 (.763) when they’ve hit 2 or more home runs this season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .691.

The Brewers are 14-7 (.667) when tied entering the 7th inning this season — tied for 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Brewers are 15-12 (.556) after a loss as underdogs this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .422.

Rangers Keys to the Game vs. the Brewers

The Rangers are 22-14 (.611) when their opponents score in the first inning this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .387.

The Rangers are just 0-41 (.000) when trailing entering the 9th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .051.

The Rangers are just 1-122 (.008) when trailing entering the 9th inning since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .048.

The Rangers are 72-49 (.595) this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

Brewers hitters are slugging just .220 with two-strikes this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .272.

Brewers hitters are slugging just .351 on the road this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .405.

Brewers hitters have an OPS of just .459 (2,495 PA’s) with two-strikes this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .520.

The Brewers are batting just .226 against LHP since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .248.

Rangers hitters are slugging .504 at home this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .421.

Rangers hitters have an OBP of .354 (1,285 PA’s) against LHP this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .322.

Rangers hitters have an OPS of .803 (4,723 PA’s) this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .733.

Rangers hitters have an OPS of .821 (1,285 PA’s) against LHP this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .739.

Brewers pitchers have a strikeout rate of 29% in close and late situations since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 25%.

Brewers pitchers have a strikeout rate of 44% with two-strikes since last season — tied for 4th best in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Brewers pitchers have a strikeout rate of 24% since last season — tied for 4th best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Brewers pitchers have a strikeout rate of 25% since the 2021 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Rangers pitchers have a strikeout rate of 29% over the past seven days (6 games) — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Rangers pitchers have a strikeout rate of 39% with runners in scoring position over the last 14 days (12 games) — best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 51% against Rangers pitchers over the last 14 days (12 games) — highest in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 45% against Rangers pitchers since last season — 5th highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Rangers vs. Brewers Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Jacob Odorizzi (Rangers): Shoulder, D60
  • Brett Martin (Rangers): Shoulder, D60
  • Bradley Miller (Rangers): Hamstring, D10
  • Jacob deGrom (Rangers): Elbow, D60
  • Joshua Jung (Rangers): Thumb, D10
  • Nathan Eovaldi (Rangers): Elbow, D15
  • Eric Lauer (Brewers): Shoulder, D15
  • Garrett Mitchell (Brewers): Shoulder, D60
  • Darin Ruf (Brewers): Knee, D60
  • Justin Wilson (Brewers): Lat, D60
  • Aaron Ashby (Brewers): Labrum, D60
  • Ryan Tellez (Brewers): Forearm, D10
  • Blake Perkins (Brewers): Oblique, D10
  • Jean Carlos Mejía (Brewers): Shoulder, D15
  • Julio Teheran (Brewers): Hip, D15
  • Jesse Winker (Brewers): Back, D10

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