by Rod Pearson
Wednesday, Jun 12, 2024
Game Time: 10:10 pm ET, Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Venue: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
Where to Watch: BSSW
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline odds: Rangers +154, Dodgers -185; Over/Under: 8.5 runs
Bet365: Moneyline odds: Rangers +155, Dodgers -185; Over/Under: 8.5 runs
BetMGM: Moneyline odds: Rangers +150, Dodgers -185; Over/Under: 8.5 runs
Season Record
Texas Rangers: 31-34 (2nd place, AL West)
Los Angeles Dodgers: 41-26 (1st place, NL West)
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Texas Rangers: 5-5 last 10
Los Angeles Dodgers: 6-4 last 10
Texas Rangers vs Los Angeles Dodgers Preview and Analysis
The Rangers are entering this series off a win and lost their 3-game series against the San Francisco Giants 2-1 in their last series. They enter this game with a 31-34 record overall and have a road record of 15-17. This is the 2nd game of a 3-game series with the Dodgers on Wednesday with the series opener of this series still to be played on Tuesday. Their offense ranks 16th in the MLB with a .691 OPS. Dane Dunning is their starting pitcher on Tuesday while Jon Gray is making his start in this game on Wednesday. He is 2-2 with a 2.12 ERA this season. His team lost their last 2 straight games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 0 ER, 0 HR, and 1 BB with 4 Ks on 1 hit through 2.1 IP against the San Francisco Giants.
The Dodgers are entering this series off a loss and won their 3-game series against the New York Yankees 2-1 in their last series. They enter this game with a 41-26 record overall and have a home record of 21-12. This is the 2nd game of a 3-game series with the Rangers on Wednesday with the 1st game of this series still to be played on Tuesday. Their offense ranks 2nd in the MLB with a .769 OPS. James Paxton is their starting pitcher on Tuesday while Walker Buehler is making his start in this game on Wednesday. He is 1-3 with a 4.82 ERA this season. His team lost 2 of their last 3 games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 3 earned runs, 1 homer, and 1 BB with 3 strikeouts on 7 hits through 3 innings played against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Rangers vs Dodgers Prediction
The current betting odds have the Rangers listed as an underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Rangers haven't looked great in their games this season with their 31-34 record overall and their 15-17 home record. The Rangers are the defending World Series champions, but they have looked terrible to start the season. As bad as they have looked in their games, their record still has them in 2nd place of the AL West and they aren't too far behind the Mariners who lead the division. Meanwhile, the Dodgers have looked good in their games this season with their 41-26 record overall which leads the NL West with one of the best records in the MLB. They have looked better in their home games with their 21-12 home record and they also have one of the best offenses in the MLB. There is no doubt that the Dodgers are one of the best teams in the MLB this year and they haven't looked bad in their games lately either, but the Rangers do have the better pitching matchup here and that is going to help them steal a game in this series. The Dodgers have Buehler on the mound here and he is 1-3 with a 4.82 ERA. He hasn't been lights out since coming back from his injury, and he gave up 3 earned runs in his last start too. The Rangers have Gray on the mound in this game and he is 2-2 with a 2.12 ERA. He is coming off another great start which he gave up no runs in, and he has been really consistent as a starter all season. Gray was a big reason why this team went to the World Series last year so he has it in him to shut down a lineup like the Dodgers have here. The best way to place a bet here is on the Rangers to win this game.
Rangers Dodgers Prediction: Our MLB Pick for Wednesday, June 12, 2024 (10:10 pm ET start time) is Rangers 3 Dodgers 2.
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MLB Betting Trends
Texas Rangers: 31-35 (-9.8 units) on the moneyline in all games. 15-19 (-7.5 units) on the moneyline against NL West opponents. 9-16 (-5 units) on the moneyline as an underdog of +100 or higher. 19-10 UNDER when the total is 8 to 8.5. 27-15 UNDER as a road underdog of +150 or more. 6-3 UNDER against NL West opponents.
Los Angeles Dodgers: 254-145 (+7 units) on the moneyline in all games. 19-2 (+17.6 units) on the moneyline against AL West opponents. 52-24 (+13.5 units) on the moneyline in an inter-league game. 8-1 UNDER after scoring 9 runs or more. 5-1 UNDER after a game with a combined score of 15 runs or more. 4-1 UNDER after a 3 game span with an OBP of .393 or better.
Key Injuries
Texas Rangers: C. Seager (SS) Que Tues - Hamstring. J. Gray (SP) Prob Tues - Groin. A. Pruitt (RP) Out indefinitely - Knee. E. Carter (CF) Early July - Back. C. Bradford (SP) Out indefinitely - Ribs. J. Jung (3B) Early July - Wrist. M. Scherzer (SP) Out indefinitely - Back. J. Sborz (RP) Late May - Shoulder. B. Burke (SP) Out indefinitely - Hand. J. Foscue (2B) Early June - Oblique. T. Mahle (SP) Mid July - Elbow. C. Coleman (RP) Out indefinitely - Shoulder. J. deGrom (SP) Mid July - Elbow.
Los Angeles Dodgers: E. Sheehan (SP) out for season - Elbow. M. Muncy (3B) Late June - Oblique. B. Miller (SP) Out indefinitely - Shoulder. D. May (SP) Late July - Elbow. C. Kershaw (SP) Mid Aug - Shoulder. J. Kelly (RP) Late June - Shoulder. K. Hurt (SP) Early June - Shoulder. B. Graterol (RP) Early August - Shoulder. T. Gonsolin (SP) out for season - Elbow. C. Brogdon (RP) Out indefinitely - Foot. R. Brasier (RP) Mid June - Calf.
Notable Quotes
“Scary moment, as you well know, when a guy gets hit in the helmet. Marcus, he does have a knack next time up — hit a home run. I’ve seen it more than once now. He plays with a lot of fire, and he gets ticked off at times.” - Bruce Bochy after his team’s win against the Giants in their game on Sunday.
“I just got set quick and threw the heater and missed a little low." - Tyler Glasnow after their loss against the Yankees in their game on Sunday.
Starting Lineups
Texas Rangers
Marcus Semien (R) 2B
Josh Smith (L) SS
Adolis García (R) RF
Nathaniel Lowe (L) 1B
Ezequiel Duran (R) 3B
Wyatt Langford (R) DH
Jonah Heim (S) C
Travis Jankowski (L) LF
Leody Taveras (S) CF
Los Angeles Dodgers
Mookie Betts (R) SS
Shohei Ohtani (L) DH
Freddie Freeman (L) 1B
Will Smith (R) C
Teoscar Hernández (R) LF
Jason Heyward (L) RF
Andy Pages (R) CF
Gavin Lux (L) 2B
Enrique Hernández (R) 3B
Statistical Leaders
Texas Rangers
Batting Average: Justin Foscue (.500)
Hits: Marcus Semien (69)
Home Runs: Adolis García (13)
RBI: Adolis García (40)
Stolen Bases: Adolis García (5)
Wins: Dane Dunning (4)
Saves: Kirby Yates (8)
ERA: Kirby Yates (0.81)
Los Angeles Dodgers
Batting Average: Shohei Ohtani (.310)
Hits: Mookie Betts (81)
Home Runs: Teoscar Hernández (16)
RBI: Teoscar Hernández (48)
Stolen Bases: Shohei Ohtani (14)
Wins: Gavin Stone (7)
Saves: Evan Phillips (9)
ERA: Blake Treinen (0.00)
Managers:
Texas Rangers: Bruce Bochy (2nd season)
Los Angeles Dodgers: Dave Roberts (9th season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
