Padres vs Rangers Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jul 4

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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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  • The Rangers are -140 favorites vs the Padres
  • Padres vs Rangers Over / Under today: 7.5 Runs
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The San Diego Padres (+105) visit Globe Life Field to take on the Texas Rangers (-125) on Thursday, July 4, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 2:35pm EDT in Arlington, TX.

This season, the Padres are 47-43 against the spread (ATS), while the Rangers are 40-46 ATS.

Padres vs Rangers Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Padres starting pitcher: Michael King 6-5, 3.63 ERA
  • Rangers starting pitcher: Max Scherzer 1-1, 1.74 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Padres+1.5 -200O 7.5 -115+105
Rangers -1.5 +165U 7.5 -105-125

Padres vs Rangers Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Rangers will win Thursday‘s MLB game with 52.1% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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

Best Padres Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Jackson Merrill has hit the Home Runs Over in 6 of his last 14 games (+37.30 Units / 266% ROI)
  • Jackson Merrill has hit the RBIs Over in 11 of his last 18 games (+13.55 Units / 75% ROI)
  • Jurickson Profar has hit the Hits Over in 20 of his last 24 away games (+11.50 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Jurickson Profar has hit the Singles Over in 18 of his last 24 away games (+11.05 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Jurickson Profar has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 14 of his last 17 games (+10.80 Units / 55% ROI)

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

Best Rangers Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Josh H. Smith has hit the Home Runs Over in 4 of his last 9 games at home (+22.10 Units / 246% ROI)
  • Josh H. Smith has hit the Hits Over in 22 of his last 25 games at home (+16.95 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Adolis Garcia has hit the Total Bases Under in 21 of his last 26 games (+14.75 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Adolis Garcia has hit the RBIs Under in 22 of his last 26 games (+14.05 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Leody Taveras has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 26 of his last 38 games (+12.35 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The San Diego Padres have covered the Run Line in 28 of their last 44 away games (+12.65 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The San Diego Padres have hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 13 games (+7.95 Units / 49% ROI)
  • The San Diego Padres have hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 12 games (+7.90 Units / 62% ROI)
  • The San Diego Padres have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 11 of their last 15 away games (+7.70 Units / 47% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have hit the Game Total Under in 26 of their last 37 games at home (+16.30 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have hit the Team Total Under in 23 of their last 36 games at home (+8.50 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have covered the Run Line in 11 of their last 16 games at home (+7.50 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 23 of their last 37 games at home (+6.70 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 12 of their last 17 games at home (+6.15 Units / 29% ROI)

Padres Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Padres are 46-44 against the Run Line (+3.85 Units / 3.46% ROI).

  • 47-43 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.85 Units / -3.29% ROI
  • 48-41 when betting on the total runs Over for +3.3 Units / 3.36% ROI
  • 41-48 when betting on the total runs Under for -12.25 Units / -12.26% ROI

Rangers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Rangers are 40-46 against the Run Line (-11.15 Units / -10% ROI).

  • 39-47 when betting on the Moneyline for -15.3 Units / -14.23% ROI
  • 33-49 when betting on the total runs Over for -20.8 Units / -21.98% ROI
  • 49-33 when betting on the total runs Under for +12.9 Units / 13.64% ROI

Rangers vs Padres Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Adolis Garcia (TEX) 0.5 +375 0.5 -500
Corey Seager (TEX) 0.5 +375 0.5 -500
Manny Machado (SD) 0.5 +400 0.5 -550
Jake Cronenworth (SD) 0.5 +500 0.5 -750
Jackson Merrill (SD) 0.5 +550 0.5 -800

Rangers vs Padres Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Jackson Merrill (SD) 0.5 -250 0.5 +175
Corey Seager (TEX) 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
Marcus Semien (TEX) 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Manny Machado (SD) 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Jake Cronenworth (SD) 0.5 -225 0.5 +170

Rangers vs Padres RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Manny Machado (SD) 0.5 +155 0.5 -200
Adolis Garcia (TEX) 0.5 +170 0.5 -225
Corey Seager (TEX) 0.5 +170 0.5 -225
Jake Cronenworth (SD) 0.5 +175 0.5 -250
Jackson Merrill (SD) 0.5 +195 0.5 -275

Rangers vs Padres Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Max Scherzer (TEX) 4.5 -125 4.5 -105
Michael King (SD) 5.5 -110 5.5 -120

Opponents are hitting .426 (20-for-47) against Michael King on the first pitch of at-bats this season — 5th highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .332 — seventh Percentile.

Michael King has allowed an average Exit Velocity of just 86.3 MPH since the 2022 season (592 balls in play) — tied for 4th best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 162 total IP; League Avg: 88.9

Michael King has allowed an average Exit Velocity of just 82.3 MPH on non-fastballs since the 2022 season (275 balls in play) — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 162 total IP; League Avg: 87.1

Hitters have swung at 59% of Michael King’s pitches in the zone (969/1,642) since last season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 98 total IP; League Avg: 67% — 0 Percentile.

Rangers Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Opponents have a Hard-Hit Rate of just 28% (20/72) against Max Scherzer on the first pitch of at-bats since last season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 98 total IP; League Avg: 44% — 100th Percentile.

Max Scherzer has allowed an average Exit Velocity of just 86.5 MPH on the first pitch of at-bats since the 2022 season (132 balls in play) — 3rd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 162 total IP; League Avg: 89.9

Opponents are hitting just .247 (18-for-73) against Max Scherzer on the first pitch of at-bats since last season — 2nd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 98 total IP; League Avg: .344 — 99th Percentile.

Opponents had a Hard-Hit Rate of just 28% (18/65) against Max Scherzer on the first pitch of at-bats in the 2023 season — tied for best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: 44% — 100th Percentile.

Padres Keys to the Game vs. the Rangers

The Padres are just 1-105 (.009) when trailing entering the 9th inning since the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .052.

The Padres are just 0-39 (.000) when trailing entering the 9th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .055.

The Padres are just 10-39 (.204) when scoring 4 or fewer runs this season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .279.

The Padres are 36-4 (.900) when scoring 5 or more runs this season — tied for 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .802.

Rangers Keys to the Game vs. the Padres

The Rangers are just 7-77 (.083) when trailing entering the 7th inning since the 2023 season — tied for 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .141.

The Rangers are just 9-165 (.052) when trailing entering the 8th inning since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .095.

The Rangers are just 93-61 (.604) when they’ve hit 2 or more home runs since the 2022 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .699.

The Rangers are just 5-90 (.053) when trailing entering the 8th inning since the 2023 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .102.

Padres hitters have an OBP of .387 (407 PA’s) when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .330.

The Padres are batting .323 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .266.

Padres hitters have just 609 strikeouts in 3,374 PA’s (18%) this season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

The Padres are batting .277 on the road this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .241.

Rangers hitters have an OBP of just .297 (414 PA’s) when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .330.

13% of Rangers’ hitters plate appearances have lasted only one pitch (2,028/15,557 PA’s) since the 2022 season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 11%.

Rangers hitters are slugging .463 at home since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .414.

Rangers hitters have an OBP of .337 (4,594 PA’s) at home since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .321.

The Padres pitchers allowed an average Exit Velocity of just 87.9 MPH in the 2023 season (3,921 balls in play) — best in MLB; League Avg: 89.0

Padres pitchers allowed an average Exit Velocity of 87.9 MPH (3,921 batted balls) in the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 89.0.

The Padres pitchers have allowed an average Exit Velocity of just 88.1 MPH since last season (6,097 balls in play) — best in MLB; League Avg: 89.0

Padres pitchers allowed opponents to score in three different innings in 38% of their games in the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 49%.

Rangers pitchers have walked 47 of 755 batters (6%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — tied for 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 7%.

Opponents have a miss rate of 27% against Rangers pitchers this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 25%.

Rangers pitchers have walked 305 of 3,201 batters (10%) this season — 5th highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Rangers pitchers have walked 3 of 104 batters (3%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning over the last 14 days — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 7%.

Rangers vs. Padres Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Max Scherzer (Texas Rangers): Back, 15-Day IL
  • Jacob deGrom (Texas Rangers): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Brett Martin (Texas Rangers): Shoulder, Out
  • Tyler Mahle (Texas Rangers): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Jonathan Hernandez (Texas Rangers): Lat, 15-Day IL
  • Carson Coleman (Texas Rangers): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Nathaniel Lowe (Texas Rangers): Oblique, 10-Day IL
  • Glenn Otto (San Diego Padres): Shoulder, 15-Day IL
  • Reiss Knehr (San Diego Padres): Elbow, Out
  • Drew Carlton (San Diego Padres): Elbow, Out
  • Luis Patino (San Diego Padres): Elbow, 15-Day IL
  • Tucupita Marcano (San Diego Padres): Knee, 10-Day IL

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