Rangers vs Braves Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jul 18

Atlanta Braves' Matt Olson (28) runs to first base in the seventh inning of Game 2 of a baseball NL Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies, Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
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  • The Rangers are -105 favorites vs the Braves
  • Rangers vs Braves Over / Under today: 9 Runs
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The Texas Rangers (-105) visit Truist Park to take on the Atlanta Braves (-115) on July 18, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 pm in Atlanta, GA.

This season, the Rangers are against the spread (ATS), while the Braves are ATS.

Rangers vs Braves Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Rangers starting pitcher: MacKenzie Gore 5-8, 4.62 ERA
  • Braves starting pitcher: Owen Murphy 0-1, 2.25 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Rangers-1.5 +154O 9 -118-105
Braves +1.5 -190U 9 -102-115

Rangers vs Braves Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Braves will win Saturday‘s MLB game with 52.4% 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 Rangers players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Rangers Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Ezequiel Duran has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 8 games (+21.00 Units / 262% ROI)
  • Nicky Lopez has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 20 of his last 25 games (+15.45 Units / 42% ROI)
  • Josh Jung has hit the Hits Under in 18 of his last 25 away games (+13.50 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Nicky Lopez has hit the Total Bases Over in 20 of his last 25 games (+13.20 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Nicky Lopez has hit the Singles Over in 18 of his last 25 games (+12.40 Units / 49% ROI)

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

Best Braves Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Drake Baldwin has hit the Hits Under in 17 of his last 25 games (+13.30 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Drake Baldwin has hit the Total Bases Under in 20 of his last 25 games (+13.30 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Matt Olson has hit the RBIs Under in 20 of his last 25 games (+11.05 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Ozzie Albies has hit the Runs Over in 14 of his last 20 games at home (+10.15 Units / 50% ROI)
  • Ozzie Albies has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 10 games at home (+9.70 Units / 97% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have hit the Game Total Over in 30 of their last 45 games (+15.80 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have hit the Team Total Over in 15 of their last 23 games (+6.40 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 17 games (+5.85 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 4 of their last 5 away games (+3.00 Units / 48% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 8 of their last 17 away games (+2.55 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Team Total Over in 27 of their last 40 games at home (+12.15 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 10 of their last 13 games (+6.95 Units / 46% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in their last 6 games at home (+6.15 Units / 90% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Game Total Under in 27 of their last 50 games at home (+6.15 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 9 of their last 13 games (+6.05 Units / 35% ROI)

Rangers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Rangers are against the Run Line ( Units / ROI).

  • away moneyline record when betting on the Moneyline for ML units Units / ML ROI ROI
  • away total over record when betting on the total runs Over for over units Units / over ROI ROI
  • away total under record when betting on the total runs Under for under units Units / under ROI ROI

Braves Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Braves are against the Run Line ( Units / ROI).

  • home moneyline record when betting on the Moneyline for ML units Units / ML ROI ROI
  • home total over record when betting on the total runs Over for over units Units / over ROI ROI
  • home total under record when betting on the total runs Under for under units Units / under ROI ROI

Braves vs Rangers Home Run Prop Bets Today

Yes
Joc Pederson +280
Matt Olson +300
Jake Burger +310
Wyatt Langford +310
Ozzie Albies +360

Braves vs Rangers Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Matt Olson 0.5 -235 0.5 +170
Brandon Nimmo 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Ezequiel Duran 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Jake Burger 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Mauricio Dubon 0.5 -225 0.5 +165

Braves vs Rangers Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Matt Olson 0.5 -275 0.5 +195
Michael Harris II 0.5 -235 0.5 +175
Ezequiel Duran 0.5 -235 0.5 +175
Jorge Mateo 0.5 -235 0.5 +175
Joc Pederson 0.5 -225 0.5 +165

Rangers Keys to the Game vs. the Braves

The Rangers are 23-5 (.821) when they’ve scored in the first inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .627.

The Rangers are 41-0 (1.000) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .864.

The Rangers are just 10-29 (.256) when their opponents score in the first inning this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .373.

The Rangers are 39-1 (.975) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .902.

Braves Keys to the Game vs. the Rangers

The Braves are 8-1 (.889) when tied entering the 7th inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Braves are 29-6 (.829) when they’ve hit 2 or more home runs this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .699.

The Braves are 56-40 (.583) this season — tied for 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Braves are 7-3 (.700) when tied entering the 8th inning this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

Rangers hitters have struck out in 25% of their PA’s against LHP this season — 5th highest in MLB.

The Rangers have answered-back in 38% of innings after an opponent scores in late innings this season — highest in MLB.

The Rangers have won 90% of games in which they have scored first at home this season — highest in MLB.

Rangers hitters are slugging .631 on the first pitch of at-bats this season — best in MLB.

Braves hitters are slugging .302 with two-strikes this season — best in MLB.

Braves hitters have an OPS of .560 (1,947 PA’s) with two-strikes this season — 2nd best in MLB.

The Braves are batting .179 on pitches out of the zone this season — 3rd best in MLB.

The Braves are batting .184 with two-strikes this season — 3rd best in MLB.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 41% against Rangers pitchers this season — 5th lowest in MLB.

The Rangers have won just 26% of home games in which their opponents scored first this season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB.

Rangers pitchers have walked 7% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 4th best in MLB.

The Rangers have won just 24% of games in which their opponents scored first this season — 3rd lowest in MLB.

Braves pitchers have a strikeout rate of 25% with runners in scoring position this season — tied for 3rd best in MLB.

The Braves pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 46% of their games at home this season — 5th lowest in MLB.

Braves pitchers have an ERA of 3.58 (850.2 IP) this season — 5th best in MLB.

The Braves pitchers have allowed division opponents to score first in 63% of their games this season — 4th highest in MLB.

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