Rockies vs Rangers Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, May 20

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  • The Rangers are -190 favorites vs the Rockies
  • Rockies starting pitcher: Kyle Freeland
  • Rangers starting pitcher: Jonathan Gray
  • Watch the game on BSSW

The Colorado Rockies (+155) visit Globe Life Field to take on the Texas Rangers (-190) on Saturday, May 20, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 4:05pm EDT in Arlington.

The Rangers are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+100).

The Rockies vs Rangers Over/Under is 8.5 total runs for the game.

This season, the Rockies are 19-26 against the spread (ATS), while the Rangers are 28-16 ATS.

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Rockies+1.5 -120O 8.5 -110+155
Rangers -1.5 +100U 8.5 -110-190

Rockies vs Rangers Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Rangers will win Saturday‘s MLB matchup with 80.4% confidence.

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


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

Best Rockies Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Kris Bryant has hit the Runs Under in 17 of his last 21 games (+11.35 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Elias Diaz has hit the Total Bases Over in 12 of his last 15 away games (+9.20 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Elias Diaz has hit the Singles Over in 10 of his last 12 away games (+8.10 Units / 61% ROI)
  • Harold Castro has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 12 of his last 17 games (+7.35 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Ezequiel Tovar has hit the Singles Under in 23 of his last 36 games (+6.65 Units / 14% ROI)

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

Best Rangers Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Marcus Semien has hit the Runs Over in 26 of his last 37 games (+16.60 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Marcus Semien has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 27 of his last 37 games (+15.45 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Robbie Grossman has hit the Total Bases Over in 19 of his last 22 games (+14.80 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Jonah Heim has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 16 of his last 19 games (+14.10 Units / 64% ROI)
  • Robbie Grossman has hit the Hits Over in 19 of his last 22 games (+13.60 Units / 39% ROI)

Rangers vs Rockies Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Jurickson Profar 0.5 +650 0.5 -2000
Robbie Grossman 0.5 +675 0.5 -2000
Nate Lowe 0.5 +575 0.5 -1400
Elias Diaz 0.5 +700 0.5 -2500
Charlie Blackmon 0.5 +625 0.5 -1600

Rangers vs Rockies Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Jurickson Profar 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Robbie Grossman 0.5 -145 0.5 +110
Nate Lowe 0.5 -250 0.5 +175
Elias Diaz 0.5 -200 0.5 +150
Charlie Blackmon 0.5 -225 0.5 +170

Rangers vs Rockies RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Jurickson Profar 0.5 +230 0.5 -350
Robbie Grossman 0.5 +240 0.5 -350
Nate Lowe 0.5 +220 0.5 -300
Elias Diaz 0.5 +180 0.5 -250
Charlie Blackmon 0.5 +240 0.5 -350

Rangers vs Rockies Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Kyle Freeland 4.5 +100 4.5 -130
Jon Gray 5.5 -110 5.5 -120
  • The Colorado Rockies have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 18 of their last 26 games (+10.90 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Colorado Rockies have hit the Game Total Under in 22 of their last 33 games (+9.95 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Colorado Rockies have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 11 of their last 26 games (+9.80 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Colorado Rockies have hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 22 games (+8.50 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Colorado Rockies have covered the Run Line in 11 of their last 15 away games (+6.85 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 28 of their last 36 games (+20.50 Units / 50% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 26 of their last 36 games (+18.55 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 27 of their last 36 games (+17.85 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have covered the Run Line in 25 of their last 36 games (+14.00 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have hit the Team Total Over in 23 of their last 36 games (+9.45 Units / 23% ROI)

Rockies Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Rockies have gone 21-24 against the Run Line (-5.25 Units / -9.96% ROI).

  • 19-26 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.1 Units / -2.29% ROI
  • 18-27 when betting on the total runs Over for -12.05 Units / -23.96% ROI
  • 27-18 when betting on the total runs Under for +7.65 Units / 15.68% ROI

Rangers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Rangers have gone 28-16 against the Run Line (+10.55 Units / 18.35% ROI).

  • 27-17 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.6 Units / 13.41% ROI
  • 26-17 when betting on the total runs Over for +7.25 Units / 14.93% ROI
  • 17-26 when betting on the total runs Under for -11.55 Units / -23.86% ROI

Opponents are hitting just .259 against Kyle Freeland on the first pitch of at-bats this season — 10th best among qualified SPs– 87th Percentile. Opponents batted .438 (49-for-112) against him on the first pitch of at-bats last season — second worst among qualified SPs– fourth Percentile.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 18% (65/357) against Kyle Freeland this season — 5th lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 25% — fifth Percentile.

Kyle Freeland has thrown elevated sliders37% of the time (60/164) this season — highest among in MLB; League Avg: 17% — 100th Percentile.

Right-handed hitters have a miss rate of just 17% (45/272) against Kyle Freeland this season — 3rd lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 26% — fourth Percentile.

Rangers Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Jon Gray has allowed a slugging percentage of .704 (19 Total Bases / 27 ABs) on fastballs away this season — 3rd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .384 — fifth Percentile.

Jon Gray has a strikeout rate of just 20% (12 SO in 59 PAs) on low non-fastballs this season — 7th lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 34% — ninth Percentile.

Opponents are hitting just .130 (3-for-23) against Jon Gray on low fastballs this season — 6th best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .258 — 92nd Percentile.

Jon Gray has a strikeout rate of just 34% (32 SO in 95 PAs) with two-strikes this season — 10th lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 43% — 11th Percentile.

Rockies Keys to the Game vs. the Rangers

The Rockies are 17-0 (1.000) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .896.

The Rockies are just 0-25 (.000) when trailing entering the 9th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .051.

The Rockies are just 0-22 (.000) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .104.

The Rockies are just 4-8 (.333) after a road loss this season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .458.

Rangers Keys to the Game vs. the Rockies

The Rangers are 7-3 (.700) when their opponents score in the first inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .390.

The Rangers are just 0-11 (.000) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .104.

The Rangers are just 40-35 (.533) when they’ve hit 2 or more home runs since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .701.

The Rangers are just 20-24 (.455) after a win as favorites since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .599.

The Rockies are batting .282 at home since the 2021 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .248.

The Rockies are batting .283 at home since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .247.

The Rockies have an average HR distance of 412.0 feet since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 398.4.

The Rockies have won just 48% of road games in which they have scored three or more runs in an inning since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 74%.

The Rangers are batting .332 with runners in scoring position this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .255.

Rangers hitters are slugging .446 against RHP this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .403.

Rangers hitters have a groundball batting average of .294 with runners on base since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .251.

Rangers hitters have grounded into 105 double plays in 1,403 opportunities (7%) since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 10%.

Rockies pitchers have walked 49 of 391 batters (12%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Rockies pitchers have walked 17 of 106 batters (16%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning over the last 14 days (12 games) — highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 22% against Rockies pitchers this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 23% against Rockies pitchers since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Rangers pitchers have walked 174 of 1,834 batters (10%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since last season — tied for highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 41% against Rangers pitchers this season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

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

Rangers pitchers have walked 122 of 1,610 batters (8%) this season — tied for 4th best in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Rangers vs. Rockies Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Mitchell Garver (Rangers): Knee, D10
  • Travis Jankowski (Rangers): Hamstring, D10
  • Jacob Odorizzi (Rangers): Shoulder, D60
  • Glenn Otto (Rangers): Lat, D60
  • Brett Martin (Rangers): Shoulder, D60
  • Spencer Howard (Rangers): Lat, D60
  • Jacob deGrom (Rangers): Elbow, D15
  • Ryan Rolison (Rockies): Shoulder, D60
  • Sean Bouchard (Rockies): Biceps, D60
  • Nicolaus Mears (Rockies): oblique, D15
  • Antonio Senzatela (Rockies): Elbow, D15
  • Ryan Feltner (Rockies): Skull, D15
  • Christopher Cron (Rockies): Back, D10
  • Noah Davis (Rockies): Elbow, D15
  • Germán Márquez (Rockies): Elbow, D60
  • Brendan Rodgers (Rockies): Shoulder, D60
  • Dinelson Lamet (Rockies): Back, D15
  • Tyler Kinley (Rockies): Elbow, D60
  • Lucas Gilbreath (Rockies): Elbow, D60

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