Rays vs Rangers Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jul 19

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  • The Rangers are -125 favorites vs the Rays
  • Rays starting pitcher: Zack Littell
  • Rangers starting pitcher: Jonathan Gray
  • Watch the game on BSSW

The Tampa Bay Rays (+105) visit Globe Life Field to take on the Texas Rangers (-125) on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 2:05pm EDT in Arlington.

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

The Rays vs Rangers Over/Under is 9 total runs for the game.

This season, the Rays are 60-38 against the spread (ATS), while the Rangers are 57-39 ATS.

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Rays+1.5 -190O 9 +100+105
Rangers -1.5 +155U 9 -120-125

Rays vs Rangers Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Rays will win Wednesday‘s MLB matchup with 55.9% confidence.

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


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

Best Rays Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Luke Raley has hit the Hits Over in 16 of his last 18 away games (+12.55 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Luke Raley has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 21 of his last 29 games (+12.25 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Luke Raley has hit the Total Bases Over in 21 of his last 29 games (+11.80 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Manuel Margot has hit the Hits Over in 13 of his last 15 away games (+9.05 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Wander Franco has hit the Hits Under in his last 7 games (+8.55 Units / 58% ROI)

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

Best Rangers Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Corey Seager has hit the Total Bases Over in 18 of his last 25 games at home (+11.05 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Travis Jankowski has hit the Singles Over in his last 11 games (+11.00 Units / 80% ROI)
  • Travis Jankowski has hit the Hits Over in his last 11 games (+11.00 Units / 50% ROI)
  • Corey Seager has hit the RBIs Over in 25 of his last 50 games (+10.05 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Marcus Semien has hit the RBIs Under in 23 of his last 29 games (+9.85 Units / 16% ROI)

Rangers vs Rays Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Nate Lowe 0.5 +550 0.5 -1200
Christian Bethancourt 0.5 +525 0.5 -1200
Jose Siri 0.5 +475 0.5 -1000
Taylor Walls 0.5 +750 0.5 -2500
Leody Taveras 0.5 +725 0.5 -2500

Rangers vs Rays Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Nate Lowe 0.5 -250 0.5 +175
Christian Bethancourt 0.5 -160 0.5 +120
Jose Siri 0.5 -145 0.5 +110
Taylor Walls 0.5 -145 0.5 +110
Leody Taveras 0.5 -175 0.5 +130

Rangers vs Rays RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Nate Lowe 0.5 +175 0.5 -250
Christian Bethancourt 0.5 +210 0.5 -275
Jose Siri 0.5 +230 0.5 -300
Taylor Walls 0.5 +250 0.5 -350
Leody Taveras 0.5 +195 0.5 -275

Rangers vs Rays Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Jon Gray 5.5 -125 5.5 -105
  • The Tampa Bay Rays have hit the Team Total Over in 57 of their last 98 games (+10.45 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Tampa Bay Rays have hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 26 away games (+8.50 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Tampa Bay Rays have hit the Moneyline in 60 of their last 98 games (+6.60 Units / 4% ROI)
  • The Tampa Bay Rays have covered the Run Line in 52 of their last 98 games (+5.90 Units / 5% ROI)
  • The Tampa Bay Rays have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 55 of their last 98 games (+4.55 Units / 4% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 58 of their last 88 games (+24.80 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 55 of their last 88 games (+24.30 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have covered the Run Line in 54 of their last 88 games (+23.60 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 55 of their last 88 games (+18.40 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have hit the Game Total Over in 25 of their last 44 games at home (+9.85 Units / 20% ROI)

Rays Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Rays have gone 52-46 against the Run Line (+5.9 Units / 5.05% ROI).

  • 60-38 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.6 Units / 4.15% ROI
  • 52-42 when betting on the total runs Over for +5.45 Units / 5.03% ROI
  • 42-52 when betting on the total runs Under for -15.1 Units / -14.07% ROI

Rangers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Rangers have gone 57-39 against the Run Line (+20.15 Units / 17.08% ROI).

  • 57-39 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.3 Units / 5.27% ROI
  • 49-41 when betting on the total runs Over for +4.2 Units / 3.98% ROI
  • 41-49 when betting on the total runs Under for -12.95 Units / -12.25% ROI

Opponents are hitting just .246 (14-for-57) against Zack Littell on the first pitch of at-bats since the 2021 season — best among qualified RPs in MLB; League Avg: .330 — 100th Percentile.

Opponents have a line drive rate of just 12% (10/81) against Zack Littell with runners in scoring position since the 2021 season — 2nd lowest among in MLB; League Avg: 23% — 98th Percentile.

Zack Littell has allowed an OPS of 1.002 (165 PA’s) versus the top of the order since the 2021 season — highest among in MLB; League Avg: .723 — first Percentile.

Zack Littell has not allowed a HR in any of his last five starts dating back to September 30th, 2018 — Jose Quintana has the longest active streak at 12.

Rangers Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Jon Gray allowed a batting average of .354 vs right-handed batters (second worst)– second Percentile and just .171 vs left-handed batters over the last 30 days (third best among qualified SPs)– 96th Percentile.

Opponents are hitting just .172 (34-for-198) against Jon Gray’s non-fastballs this season — 6th best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .222 — 91st Percentile.

Right-handed batters are hitting .471 (8-for-17) against Jon Gray over the last 14 days (2 games) — highest in AL over the last two weeks; League Avg: .222 — second Percentile.

Jon Gray has allowed a slugging percentage of just .263 (52 Total Bases / 198 ABs) on non-fastballs this season — 6th best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .371 — 91st Percentile.

Rays Keys to the Game vs. the Rangers

The Rays are just 2-7 (.222) after a loss as underdogs this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .409.

The Rays are 39-21 (.650) after a win this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .520.

The Rays are 23-8 (.742) after a home win this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .542.

The Rays are 18-13 (.581) when tied entering the 8th inning since last season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

Rangers Keys to the Game vs. the Rays

The Rangers are 17-11 (.607) when their opponents score in the first inning this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .391.

The Rangers are just 106-17 (.862) when leading entering the 8th inning since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .908.

The Rangers are just 1-113 (.009) when trailing entering the 9th inning since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .048.

The Rangers are 5-4 (.556) after a loss as underdogs this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .409.

Rays hitters are slugging .391 on PA’s that last 5+ pitches this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .318.

The Rays have a winning percentage of 70% at home this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 52%.

Rays hitters have an OPS of .766 (1,861 PA’s) on the road this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .721.

The Rays are batting .268 against LHP this season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .254.

Rangers hitters have an OPS of .592 (1,974 PA’s) with two-strikes this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .518.

Rangers hitters have an OBP of .360 (975 PA’s) against LHP this season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: .323.

The Rangers are batting .291 against LHP this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .254.

Rangers hitters have an OPS of .854 (1,930 PA’s) at home this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .742.

The Rays pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 38% of their games at home this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 54%.

Rays pitchers have walked 16 of 363 batters (4%) over the last 14 days (10 games) — best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Rays pitchers have walked 682 of 9,534 batters (7%) since last season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 46% against Rays pitchers this season — 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Rangers pitchers have not walked any of the 45 batters that they have faced when facing the leadoff batter in the inning over the past seven days (5 games) — best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

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

Rangers pitchers have walked 271 of 3,518 batters (8%) this season — tied for 4th best in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Rangers pitchers have walked 206 of 2,294 batters (9%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since last season — 4th highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Rangers vs. Rays Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Jacob Odorizzi (Rangers): Shoulder, D60
  • Brett Martin (Rangers): Shoulder, D60
  • Jacob deGrom (Rangers): Elbow, D60
  • Jonathan Gray (Rangers): Leg, Day-to-Day
  • Joshua Sborz (Rangers): Biceps, D15
  • Jeffrey Springs (Rays): Elbow, D60
  • Andrew Kittredge (Rays): Elbow, D60
  • Drew Rasmussen (Rays): Flexor, D60
  • Shane Baz (Rays): Elbow, D60
  • Garrett Cleavinger (Rays): Knee, D60
  • Josh Fleming (Rays): Elbow, D60

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