The World Series shifts to Arizona for Game 3 as the Texas Rangers (1-1) take on the Arizona Diamondbacks (1-1). Before you consider making your MLB picks, make sure to read ahead for a complete Rangers vs Diamondbacks betting analysis.
Rangers vs DiamondbacksPicks
- MLB Pick: Diamondbacks to win at home (-105) and for the under to hit (-110)
Texas Rangers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Odds
Rangers vs. Diamondbacks Information
Texas Rangers vs Arizona Diamondbacks
Location of the game: Chase Field, Phoenix, Arizona
Date & Time: Monday, October 30. 8:03 pm ET.
How to watch: National – FOX | FOX-INT
Recent Scores
- The Rangers vs Diamondbacks betting analysis would not be complete without a look at the MLB schedule and recent scores.
- After the Rangers walked off Game 1 in extra innings by a 6-5 score, the Diamondbacks were able to steal Game 2 on the road with a 9-1 victory.
- In the win, Merrill Kelly pitched seven innings, allowing a single run on three hits. He struck out nine in the victory.
- Offensively, Gabriel Moreno hit his fourth home run of the postseason. In total, the Diamondbacks had 16 hits, including four by Tommy Pham and two by Corbin Carroll.
- In the loss, the Rangers managed just four hits. Mitch Garver accounted for the only run for Texas as he hit a fifth inning home run.
- Starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery pitched six innings, allowing four earned runs on nine hits. The bullpen also faltered, giving up another five runs over just three innings.
Texas Rangers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Analysis
Not too many MLB predictions had either team making it this far, but both of these Wild Card teams are battling it out to be crowned World Series champions.
After the Diamondbacks were able to steal home field advantage, the Rangers are hoping to repay the favor as they take their undefeated road record this postseason into Game 3.
Scherzer Looks To Improve in Game 3
Heading into Game 3, Rangers’ manager Bruce Bochy will give the ball to 39-year-old veteran, and future Hall-of-Famer, Max Scherzer.
In 27 regular season games, his MLB stats show that he was 13-6 with a 3.77 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, and he had 174 strikeouts in 152.2 innings. In two MLB games this postseason, though, he is 0-1 with a miserable 9.45 ERA.
Out of all MLB teams, Texas ranks third in scoring this year, averaging 5.45 runs per game. On the road, they are slightly worse at 5.06 runs. Adolis Garcia continues to rake this postseason with a combined eight home runs and 22 runs batted in.
Diamondbacks Counter With Pfaadt
Trying to take Game 3 at home, the Diamondbacks will counter with 25-year-old righty Brandon Pfaadt. The youngster struggled during the regular season, going 3-9 with a 5.72 ERA.
This postseason, Pfaadt has a 2.70 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and 22 strikeouts in 16.2 innings.
The Diamondbacks MLB team stats have them at 14th overall in scoring this season, averaging 4.61 runs per game (4.45 at home). This postseason, Gabriel Moreno (4 HR, 10 RBI), Alek Thomas (4 HR, 6 RBI), and Corbin Carroll (2 HR, 10 RBI, 4 SB) have all helped lead the offense.
MLB Injury Report
When making your Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks picks, it is important to look at the MLB injury report.
The Rangers are without pitchers Jacob deGrom (elbow) and Jake Odorizzi (arm). The Diamondbacks are without pitchers Mark Melancon (shoulder) and Corbin Martin (side).
Rangers vs. Diamondbacks Betting Preview
As we examine the MLB odds in this Rangers vs Diamondbacks betting analysis, this game is a pick’em game.
- Moneyline: Both the Rangers and Diamondbacks are -105 to win on the moneyline.
- Spread: The spread sees Texas at +1.5, with odds of -200. The Diamondbacks have a spread of -1.5, with odds of +170.
- Over\Under: The over/under for total runs is set at nine. Both the over and under have odds of -110.
Texas Rangers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Prediction
Our Rangers vs Diamondbacks betting analysis is taking the Diamondbacks to win at home (-105) and for the under to hit (-110).
After returning from injury, Max Scherzer just hasn’t looked right this postseason. If there is any team that can make him pay if he struggles, it is Arizona.
On the flip side, Brandon Pfaadt has flipped a switch in the postseason. After a rough regular season, he has been quite impressive through four games in the playoffs.
The under has hit in five of the last seven home games for Arizona. Expect that trend to continue in Game 3 on Monday as both teams grapple to take the series lead.
- MLB Pick: Diamondbacks to win at home (-105) and for the under to hit (-110)
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