- The Rays are -155 favorites vs the Rangers
- Rangers vs Rays Over / Under today: 8.5 Runs
- Rangers / Rays TV Channel: BSSW | BSUN
The Texas Rangers (+125) visit Tropicana Field to take on the Tampa Bay Rays (-155) on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. First pitch is for this MLB matchup is scheduled for 6:50pm EDT in St. Petersburg, FL.
This season, the Rangers are 3-1 against the spread (ATS), while the Rays are 2-3 ATS.
Rangers vs Rays Starting Pitchers Today:
- Rangers starting pitcher: Andrew Heaney 0-0, 0.00 ERA
- Rays starting pitcher: Zach Eflin 0-1, 9.54 ERA
Rangers vs. Rays Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline
| Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
| Rangers | +1.5 -160 | O 8.5 -120 | +125 |
| Rays | -1.5 +135 | U 8.5 +100 | -155 |
Rangers vs Rays Prediction for Today’s Game
Based on recent trends the model predicts the Rays will win Tuesday‘s MLB game with 53.7% 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 Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Rangers Player Prop Bets Today:
- Adolis Garcia has hit the RBIs Over in 17 of his last 27 games (+12.25 Units / 45% ROI)
- Adolis Garcia has hit the Total Bases Over in 20 of his last 31 games (+11.35 Units / 32% ROI)
- Robbie Grossman has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in his last 11 away games (+11.00 Units / 65% ROI)
- Evan Carter has hit the Singles Under in 25 of his last 34 games (+10.20 Units / 17% ROI)
- Robbie Grossman has hit the Runs Under in 11 of his last 12 away games (+9.30 Units / 40% ROI)
And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Rays players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Rays Player Prop Best Bets Today:
- Curtis Mead has hit the Hits Over in 19 of his last 21 games (+14.70 Units / 34% ROI)
- Wander Franco has hit the Hits Over in 11 of his last 14 games (+11.60 Units / 50% ROI)
- Ben Rortvedt has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 12 of his last 15 games at home (+10.15 Units / 62% ROI)
- Curtis Mead has hit the Singles Over in 16 of his last 21 games (+10.15 Units / 43% ROI)
- Richie Palacios has hit the Singles Under in 15 of his last 19 games (+9.75 Units / 39% ROI)
Rangers Best Bets Today:
- The Texas Rangers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 96 of their last 171 games (+28.43 Units / 12% ROI)
- The Texas Rangers have covered the Run Line in 97 of their last 171 games (+26.15 Units / 12% ROI)
- The Texas Rangers have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 102 of their last 171 games (+24.63 Units / 12% ROI)
- The Texas Rangers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 98 of their last 171 games (+14.29 Units / 7% ROI)
- The Texas Rangers have hit the Moneyline in 27 of their last 39 games (+14.10 Units / 29% ROI)
Rays Best Bets Today:
- The Tampa Bay Rays have hit the Game Total Over in 50 of their last 80 games at home (+18.95 Units / 21% ROI)
- The Tampa Bay Rays have covered the Run Line in 27 of their last 44 games (+13.50 Units / 25% ROI)
- The Tampa Bay Rays have hit the Team Total Over in 92 of their last 162 games (+11.94 Units / 6% ROI)
- The Tampa Bay Rays have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 46 of their last 80 games at home (+8.06 Units / 9% ROI)
- The Tampa Bay Rays have hit the Moneyline in 36 of their last 57 games (+7.30 Units / 9% ROI)
Rangers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Rangers are 2-2 against the Run Line (+0.6 Units / 12.24% ROI).
- 3-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.8 Units / 37.5% ROI
- 3-1 when betting on the total runs Over for +1.95 Units / 44.32% ROI
- 1-3 when betting on the total runs Under for -2.25 Units / -51.14% ROI
Rays Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Rays are 2-3 against the Run Line (-0.4 Units / -7.14% ROI).
- 2-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.75 Units / -27.78% ROI
- 4-1 when betting on the total runs Over for +2.85 Units / 51.82% ROI
- 1-4 when betting on the total runs Under for -3.45 Units / -62.73% ROI
Rays vs Rangers Home Run Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Siri | 0.5 +575 | 0.5 -800 |
| Pinto | 0.5 +575 | 0.5 -900 |
| Carter | 0.5 +700 | 0.5 -1100 |
| Taveras | 0.5 +800 | 0.5 -1400 |
| Rosario | 0.5 +825 | 0.5 -1400 |
Rays vs Rangers Total Hits Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Rosario | 0.5 -250 | 0.5 +185 |
| Taveras | 0.5 -190 | 0.5 +145 |
| Carter | 0.5 -175 | 0.5 +130 |
| Pinto | 0.5 -125 | 0.5 -105 |
| Siri | 0.5 -120 | 0.5 -110 |
Rays vs Rangers RBI Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Rosario | 0.5 +170 | 0.5 -225 |
| Siri | 0.5 +225 | 0.5 -300 |
| Carter | 0.5 +240 | 0.5 -350 |
| Taveras | 0.5 +240 | 0.5 -350 |
| Pinto | 0.5 +250 | 0.5 -350 |
Rays vs Rangers Strikeout Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Heaney | 3.5 -155 | 3.5 +120 |
| Eflin | 5.5 +100 | 5.5 -130 |
Rangers Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Andrew Heaney has not allowed a HR in any of his last six starts dating back to August 29th, 2023 — the longest active streak is 8.
Andrew Heaney has not allowed a home run in any of the last 22.0 innings he’s appeared — Edwin Diaz has the longest active streak at 53.0.
Opponents batted just .169 (14-for-83) against Andrew Heaney’s inside fastball in the 2023 season — tied for 2nd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: .266 — 99th Percentile.
Andrew Heaney has allowed an average Exit Velocity of 84.5 MPH on pitches out of the zone since the 2022 season (124 balls in play) — 4th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 130 total IP; League Avg: 80.6
Rays Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Zach Eflin allowed an OBP of just .264 (701 PA’s) in the 2023 season — 2nd best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .299 — 97th Percentile.
Opponents had a line drive rate of just 20% (96/490) versus Zach Eflin in the 2023 season — lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 23% — 100th Percentile.
Zach Eflin allowed a slugging percentage of just .133 (11 Total Bases / 83 ABs) on elevated fastballs in the 2023 season — 2nd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: .404 — 99th Percentile.
Zach Eflin had a strike rate of 70% (534/762) in two strike counts in the 2023 season — 2nd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 64% — 97th Percentile.
Rangers Keys to the Game vs. the Rays
The Rangers were 32-13 (.711) after a home win in 2023 — best in MLB; League Avg: .534.
The Rangers were 24-20 (.545) when their opponents score in the first inning in 2023 — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .388.
The Rangers were 54-36 (.600) after a win in 2023 — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .514.
The Rangers are just 2-140 (.014) when trailing entering the 9th inning since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .048.
Rays Keys to the Game vs. the Rangers
The Rays were 16-6 (.727) when tied entering the 7th inning in 2023 — best in MLB; League Avg: .500.
The Rays were 20-27 (.426) when allowing 10 or more hits in 2023 — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .271.
The Rays were 17-6 (.739) when tied entering the 8th inning in 2023 — best in MLB; League Avg: .500.
The Rays were just 4-12 (.250) after a win as underdogs in 2023 — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .430.
Rangers Hitting Stats & Trends
Rangers hitters slugged .495 at home in the 2023 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .422.
Rangers hitters had an OPS of .844 (3,096 PA’s) at home in the 2023 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .746.
Rangers hitters had an OPS of .788 (1,624 PA’s) against LHP in the 2023 season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .742.
Rangers hitters had an OBP of .349 (3,096 PA’s) at home in the 2023 season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: .324.
Rays Hitting Stats & Trends
The Rays scored first in 64% of their games in the 2023 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.
Rays hitters had a groundball batting average of .311 with runners on base in the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .259.
Rays hitters slugged .515 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game in the 2023 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .455.
Rays hitters were successful in 90% of their bunt for hit attempts in the 2023 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 48%.
Rangers Pitching Stats & Trends
Rangers pitchers have walked 252 of 2,905 batters (9%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since the 2022 season — tied for 5th highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.
Opponents have a groundball rate of 44% against Rangers pitchers since the 2022 season — tied for 5th highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.
The Rangers pitchers allowed their opponents to score first in just 46% of their games at home in the 2023 season — tied for 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 56%.
The Rangers won 54% of home games in which their opponents scored first in the 2023 season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 37%.
Rays Pitching Stats & Trends
The Rays pitchers allowed division opponents to score first in just 29% of their games in the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.
The Rays pitchers allowed their opponents to score first in just 36% of their games in the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.
Rays pitchers have walked 833 of 12,039 batters (7%) since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.
Rays pitchers walked 103 of 1,444 batters (7%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning in the 2023 season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.
Rays vs. Rangers Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets
- Taylor Walls (Tampa Bay Rays): Hip, 10-Day IL
- Jonny DeLuca (Tampa Bay Rays): Hand, 10-Day IL
- Jeffrey Springs (Tampa Bay Rays): Elbow, 60-Day IL
- Shane Baz (Tampa Bay Rays): Elbow, 15-Day IL
- Jonathan Aranda (Tampa Bay Rays): Finger, 10-Day IL
- Taj Bradley (Tampa Bay Rays): Pectoral, 15-Day IL
- Josh Lowe (Tampa Bay Rays): Oblique, 10-Day IL
- Junior Caminero (Tampa Bay Rays): Quadriceps, Day-To-Day
- Garrett Acton (Tampa Bay Rays): Elbow, Out
- Drew Rasmussen (Tampa Bay Rays): Elbow, 60-Day IL
- Shane McClanahan (Tampa Bay Rays): Elbow, 60-Day IL
- Wander Franco (Tampa Bay Rays): Personal, Suspension
- 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
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