Texas Rangers at Atlanta Braves odds, picks and predictions
The Atlanta Braves (12-5) welcome the Texas Rangers (11-9) to Truist Park for the 1st game of a 3-game series Friday. First pitch is set for 7:20 p.m. ET. Let's analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the Rangers vs. Bravesodds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Atlanta won 2 of 3 in 2023
The Rangers are on a 2-game winning streak after a 9-7 win over the Detroit Tigers Thursday and have won 3 of their last 4 games. The AL West leaders are 6-4 on the road this season and 10-10 against the spread (ATS).
The Braves have won 4 straight games and sit atop the National League East. They are coming off a 5-4 win over the Houston Astros Wednesday, completing a 3-game sweep. Atlanta is 4-2 straight up at home and 8-9 ATS on the season.
Rangers at Braves projected starters
LHP Andrew Heaney vs. LHP Chris Sale
Heaney (0-2, 6.75 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.58 WHIP, 5.3 BB/9 and 7.5 K/9 in 12 IP.
- Last start: No-decision, 3 2/3 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 4 BB, 1 K in 9-2 road loss to the Houston Astros Saturday
- 2023 road splits: 3-3, 4.29 ERA (63 IP, 30 ER — 13 HR), 21 BB, 61 K in 15 appearances (12 starts)
Sale (1-1, 4.58 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.13 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 10.2 K/9 in 17 2/3 IP.
- Last start: Loss, 7 IP, 5 ER, 6 H, 3 BB, 7 K in a 5-1 road loss to the Miami Marlins Saturday
- 2023 home splits: 1-1, 4.37 ERA (45 1/3 IP, 27 ER — 7 HR), 18 BB, 63 K in 11 starts
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Rangers at Braves odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:14 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Rangers +164 (bet $100 to win $164) | Braves -196 (bet $196 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers +1.5 (-118) | Braves -1.5 (-102)
- Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Rangers at Braves picks and predictions
Prediction
Braves 5, Rangers 4
Moneyline
PASS.
The Braves are hot, having won 4 in a row. Atlanta has scored at least 5 runs in 4 straight games as well, so the consistency is there. However, at -196, there's no value in betting them to win outright.
Run line/Against the spread
BET RANGERS +1.5 (-118).
The Braves are 1-2 in Sale's 3 starts this season and are just 8-9 ATS, having failed to cover in 5 of their last 9. Atlanta is 2-4 ATS at home this season, having won by 1 run twice.
The Rangers are 10-10 ATS, and they have covered in 3 of their last 4 games. Texas is 7-3 ATS as an underdog this season, and with Heaney on the mound, they should be able to keep this game close.
Back RANGERS +1.5 (-118).
Over/Under
LEAN UNDER 9.5 (-110).
The Braves have gone Under in 3 straight games, allowing a combined 7 runs in those 3 games. They are 1-2 O/U in Sale's 3 starts.
Texas is 10-10 O/U, having gone Under in 2 of its last 4. The Rangers have allowed just 15 runs in their last 4 games. With that in mind, back UNDER 9.5 (-110).
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