Rangers vs Nationals Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jul 9

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The Texas Rangers () visit Nationals Park to take on the Washington Nationals () on Sunday, July 9, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 12:05pm EDT in Washington.

The are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at ().

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

This season, the Rangers are 52-38 against the spread (ATS), while the Nationals are 49-40 ATS.

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Rangers O
Nationals U

Rangers vs Nationals Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Rangers will win Sunday‘s MLB matchup with 84.6% confidence.

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


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

Best Rangers Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Martin Perez has hit the Strikeouts Under in 8 of his last 9 away games (+7.00 Units / 60% ROI)
  • Robbie Grossman has hit the Runs Under in his last 7 games (+7.00 Units / 51% ROI)
  • Jon Gray has hit the Strikeouts Under in 11 of his last 14 games (+7.00 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Josh H. Smith has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 6 of his last 7 games (+5.45 Units / 56% ROI)
  • Nathan Eovaldi has hit the Pitching Outs Over in 10 of his last 15 games (+5.20 Units / 28% ROI)

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

Best Nationals Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Corey Dickerson has hit the Runs Under in his last 10 games at home (+10.00 Units / 47% ROI)
  • Corey Dickerson has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 17 of his last 23 games (+9.65 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Dominic Smith has hit the Total Bases Under in his last 9 games at home (+9.30 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Victor Robles has hit the Hits Over in 9 of his last 10 games at home (+7.45 Units / 51% ROI)
  • Victor Robles has hit the Total Bases Over in 9 of his last 10 games at home (+7.45 Units / 50% ROI)

Nationals vs Rangers Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Nate Lowe 0.5 +500 0.5 -1100
Joey Meneses 0.5 +550 0.5 -1200
Alex Call 0.5 +625 0.5 -2000
Dominic Smith 0.5 +650 0.5 -2000
Jeimer Candelario 0.5 +475 0.5 -1000

Nationals vs Rangers Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Nate Lowe 1.5 +175 1.5 -225
Joey Meneses 1.5 +190 1.5 -250
Alex Call 0.5 -165 0.5 +130
Dominic Smith 0.5 -250 0.5 +175
Jeimer Candelario 0.5 -225 0.5 +170

Nationals vs Rangers RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Nate Lowe 0.5 +140 0.5 -190
Joey Meneses 0.5 +145 0.5 -190
Alex Call 0.5 +210 0.5 -275
Dominic Smith 0.5 +180 0.5 -250
Jeimer Candelario 0.5 +170 0.5 -225

Nationals vs Rangers Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Dane Dunning 3.5 +105 3.5 -140
Patrick Corbin 4.5 +130 4.5 -175
  • The Texas Rangers have covered the Run Line in 50 of their last 82 games (+20.75 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have hit the Game Total Over in 44 of their last 83 games (+8.05 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have hit the Moneyline in 48 of their last 82 games (+5.25 Units / 4% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have covered the Run Line in 48 of their last 83 games (+7.75 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the Moneyline in 30 of their last 71 games (+6.95 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Washington Nationals have hit the Game Total Under in 40 of their last 78 games (+2.15 Units / 3% ROI)

Rangers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Rangers have gone 53-37 against the Run Line (+17.3 Units / 15.58% ROI).

  • 52-38 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.45 Units / 3.44% ROI
  • 47-37 when betting on the total runs Over for +6.6 Units / 6.67% ROI
  • 37-47 when betting on the total runs Under for -14.9 Units / -15.01% ROI

Nationals Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Nationals have gone 49-40 against the Run Line (+3.65 Units / 3.34% ROI).

  • 35-54 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.05 Units / 2.27% ROI
  • 41-43 when betting on the total runs Over for -6.55 Units / -6.62% ROI
  • 43-41 when betting on the total runs Under for -1.25 Units / -1.29% ROI

Dane Dunning has allowed a just .254 SLG vs right-handed batters (tied for ninth best)– 89th Percentile and .523 vs left-handed batters over the last 30 days (eighth worst among qualified SPs)– 13th Percentile.

Dane Dunning has thrown his breaking pitches for a strike just 55% (573/1,041) of the time since last season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 100 total IP; League Avg: 63% — 0 Percentile.

Dane Dunning has not walked any of the 25 batters that he has faced vs left-handed batters — tied for best in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: 7% — 100th Percentile.

Dane Dunning has allowed an OPS of just .423 (60 PA’s) with runners in scoring position this season — 2nd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 35 total IP; League Avg: .744 — 99th Percentile.

Nationals Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Patrick Corbin has allowed an OBP of .365 (386 PA’s) against right-handed batters this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .294 — first Percentile.

Opponents are hitting .308 (130-for-422) against Patrick Corbin this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .243 — first Percentile.

Division opponents are hitting .357 (130-for-364) against Patrick Corbin since last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 100 total IP; League Avg: .247 — 0 Percentile.

Right-handed batters are hitting .323 (115-for-356) against Patrick Corbin this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .238 — first Percentile.

Rangers Keys to the Game vs. the Nationals

The Rangers are just 4-100 (.038) when trailing entering the 8th inning since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .092.

The Rangers are just 103-17 (.858) when leading entering the 8th inning since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .908.

The Rangers are just 0-25 (.000) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .104.

The Rangers are 45-9 (.833) when allowing 4 or fewer runs this season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .730.

Nationals Keys to the Game vs. the Rangers

The Nationals are just 13-32 (.289) at home this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .517.

The Nationals are just 39-87 (.310) at home since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .527.

The Nationals are just 27-58 (.318) after a home loss since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .514.

The Nationals are just 4-6 (.400) after a win as favorites since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .596.

Rangers hitters are slugging .320 with two-strikes this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .269.

Rangers hitters have an OPS of .595 (1,855 PA’s) with two-strikes this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .516.

Rangers hitters have an OPS of .856 (1,751 PA’s) at home this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .741.

Rangers hitters are slugging .455 against RHP this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .407.

The Nationals have a winning percentage of just 32% at home since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 53%.

The Nationals have a winning percentage of just 36% at home since the 2021 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 53%.

Nationals hitters have drawn 137 walks in 2,213 PA’s (6%) against RHP this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

The Nationals have a winning percentage of just 30% at home this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 52%.

Rangers pitchers have walked 205 of 2,241 batters (9%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since last season — tied for 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 45% against Rangers pitchers since last season — tied for 4th highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

The Rangers have won 55% of home games in which their opponents scored first this season — 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: 36%.

Rangers pitchers have allowed opponents to score in three different innings in 40% of their games this season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 48%.

The Nationals have won just 19% of home games in which their opponents scored first since the 2021 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 37%.

Nationals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 19% this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Nationals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 37% with two-strikes this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

The Nationals have won just 20% of games in which their opponents scored first since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 32%.

Nationals vs. Rangers Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Thaddeus Ward (Nationals): Shoulder, D15
  • Steven Cavalli (Nationals): Elbow, D60
  • Victor Robles (Nationals): Back, D10
  • Carl Edwards Jr. (Nationals): Shoulder, D15
  • Víctor Arano (Nationals): Shoulder, D60
  • Israel Pineda (Nationals): Finger, D10
  • Tanner Rainey (Nationals): Elbow, D60
  • Stephen Strasburg (Nationals): Ribs/Shoulder, D60
  • Jacob Odorizzi (Rangers): Shoulder, D60
  • Brett Martin (Rangers): Shoulder, D60
  • Jacob deGrom (Rangers): Elbow, D60

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