The Texas Rangers have been utterly dominated by the Baltimore Orioles through the first three games of their four-game set. The Rangers have been outscored 25-4 so far this series with the newly healthy O’s team racking up 35 hits. The Rangers look to avoid the sweep at Camden Yards on Thursday.
Cole Hamels will take the bump in hopes of continuing an impressive streak. The lefty has not allowed a run in his past 21 innings of work, a stretch that reaches back to the first inning of his July 1 start against the Chicago White Sox. Through his first three outings in July, Hamels has a 0.82 ERA while holding opposing batters to a .125 batting average.
Orioles starter Wade Miley has been trending in the opposite direction, as he has not recorded a quality start in his past eight trips to the mound. In Miley’s last eight starts, dating back to June 7, the lefty has a 10.19 ERA and has failed to make it through three innings on three occasions.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had set the Baltimore Orioles as 107 underdogs on the moneyline for this contest. The OVER/UNDER was hovering near 10 for betting fans hoping to turn a profit on totals at Sportsbook.
OddsShark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 5.4-3.2 victory for the Orioles. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Texas Rangers vs Baltimore Orioles Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
45-49 Baltimore battles the Rangers, currently with a 45-49 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Baltimore vs Texas injuries news.
The MLB Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Baltimore Orioles rated this week at No. 29 and the Texas Rangers sitting at No. 7.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to getting on base, the visiting Texas Rangers rank No. 28 at 7.94 hits per game. That compares with the Baltimore Orioles No. 11 ranking in that category.
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Baltimore has the No. 29-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Rangers own the No. 15 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Rangers were saddled with a loss last time out in Martin Perez's start, as they lost 10-2 against Baltimore on Wednesday at Camden Yards.
Next Betting Matchups
Texas at Tampa Bay, Friday, July 21
Baltimore home to Houston, Friday, July 21