Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Texas Rangers vs. New York Mets, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Monday, August 28th 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Rangers vs. Mets
The Rangers take on the Mets on Monday, August 28th 2023 at Citi Field, New York. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Texas Rangers (73-57) vs. New York Mets (60-71)
- Date: Monday, August 28th 2023
- Time: 7:10 ET
- Venue: Citi Field, New York
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Texas Rangers - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
As the Texas Rangers host the New York Mets, they have a record of 73-57, placing them 2nd in the AL West. Heading into play, the Rangers have won half of their 64 road games, sitting at 31-33.
Texas has been favored in 66.9% of their games, resulting in an above .500 record against the runline at 73-57. With an average betting line of 9 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 65-59.
Starting for the Rangers will be Jon Gray, with an overall record of 8-7. Through 23 appearances, Jon Gray has an ERA of 3.76. Currently, opponents are batting just .240 against the right-hander. Jon Gray has given up 14 home runs leading to a WOBA allowed of .290. Gray has a WHIP of 1.23, with 44 walks allowed.
Entering today's action, Texas features the 2nd-ranked scoring unit, averaging 5.6 runs per game. As a team, the Rangers are batting a healthy .268, placing them 2nd in the league. So far, Texas' lineup has also been able to hit for power, with a total of 182 home runs, which ranks 5th. Texas' offense has done a good job getting on base, ranking 3rd with an OBP of .338.
New York Mets - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The New York Mets take on the Texas hoping to improve on their record of just 60-71, placing them 5th in the NL East. In their 62 games at Citi Field, the Mets have a strong record of 32-30.
New York's record against the runline stands at 51-80, even though they have been favored in 80 of their 131 games. The team's over/under record comes in at 53-71 with an average betting line of 9.
The Mets will send Tylor Megill to the mound with an overall record of 7-7. Tylor Megill will be looking to bring down an ERA of 5.54. Compared to other pitchers, he has an elevated batting average allowed (.290). Opposing hitters have gone deep 14 times against Tylor Megill, who has a WOBA allowed of .363. Megill's WHIP of 1.73 comes along with a total of 46 walks allowed.
New York's offense comes into this game averaging 4.4 runs per game, placing them near the MLB average. So far, the Mets have combined for a team batting average of .237, placing them 18th in the league. So far, the team has put together a strong home-run hitting lineup ranking 10th in home runs, with a total of 167 deep shots. Up to this point, New York has been getting on base at a rate of .318, placing them 13th in all of baseball.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Rangers vs. Mets
Heading into today's matchup between Texas and New York, the Rangers are the betting favorite at -156 on the moneyline. Texas' implied win probability sits at 60.94%. The MLB predictive model has the Rangers picking up the win. However, it is recommended to stick to the moneyline for today's action.
Recommended Betting Pick: Rangers Moneyline -156
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