Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Milwaukee Brewers vs. Texas Rangers, 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 Friday, August 18th 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Brewers vs. Rangers
The Brewers take on the Rangers on Friday, August 18th 2023 at Globe Life Field, Arlington. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Milwaukee Brewers (65-57) vs. Texas Rangers (72-49)
- Date: Friday, August 18th 2023
- Time: 8:05 ET
- Venue: Globe Life Field, Arlington
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Milwaukee Brewers - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
As the Milwaukee Brewers travel to take on the Texas Rangers with a record of 65-57, placing them 1st in the NL Central. On the season, the Brewers have an above .500 road record, at 32-30.
Despite being the favorite in 65 of their 122 games, Milwaukee's record against the runline is only 54-68. The team's over/under record comes in at 53-65 with an average betting line of 9.
Milwaukee pitcher Brandon Woodruff gets the start, looking to pick up another win, as his current record sits at 2-1. Coming into the game, Brandon Woodruff has been tough on opposing hitters, posting an era of just 1.99. On the season, he has held opposing hitters to a batting average of just .185. Brandon Woodruff has given up four home runs leading to a WOBA allowed of .260. Woodruff's WHIP of .84 comes along with a total of four walks allowed.
Offensively, Milwaukee is scoring at a rate near the MLB average, at 4.2 runs per game. So far, the Brewers have combined for a team batting average of .232, placing them 21st in the league. In terms of home runs, Milwaukee ranks 20th, with a total of 127 long balls. To date, Milwaukee has the MLB's 18th-rated OBP, sitting at .311.
Texas Rangers - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
At 72-49, the Milwaukee Brewers will host the Milwaukee Brewers, currently ranked 1st in the AL West. Through 63 home contests, the Rangers come in with a mark of 42-21 at Globe Life Field.
Texas has been favored in 66.9% of their games, resulting in an above .500 record against the runline at 72-49. With an average betting line of 9 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 59-56.
Texas starter Andrew Heaney takes the mound with an overall record of 9-6. Across 23 appearances, Andrew Heaney has a combined ERA of 4.17. Currently, opponents are batting just .236 against the left-hander. Andrew Heaney has given up 19 home runs leading to a WOBA allowed of .326. Heaney's WHIP of 1.31 comes along with a total of 47 walks allowed.
Entering today's action, Texas features the 2nd-ranked scoring unit, averaging 5.7 runs per game. As a team, the Rangers are batting a healthy .271, placing them 2nd in the league. So far, Texas' lineup has also been able to hit for power, with a total of 169 home runs, which ranks 6th. Texas' strong OBP of .341 is 2nd best in the league.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Brewers vs. Rangers
Heading into today's matchup between Texas and Milwaukee, the Rangers are the betting favorite at -120 on the moneyline. Texas' implied win probability sits at 54.55%. The MLB predictive model shows Texas picking up the win. For aggressive bettors, there is enough of an edge to take the Rangers on the runline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Rangers +1.5
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