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Josh Smith and the Texas Rangers take the field against Freddy Fermin and the Kansas City Royals on Sunday at 2:35 PM ET, in the final of a three-game series at Globe Life Field. The Rangers have been listed as -161 moneyline favorites for this matchup against the Royals (+137). Texas is the run-line favorite (-1.5). An 8.5-run total is set for this contest.
Here is everything you need from a betting perspective on the Rangers-Royals game, regarding the run line, moneyline and total, plus expert picks.
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Check out the best moments between the Kansas City Royals and the Texas Rangers on Saturday, June 22.
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Rangers vs. Royals Game Information & Odds
- When: Sunday, June 23, 2024 at 2:35 PM ET
- Where: Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas
- How to Watch on TV: BSKC
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Run Line | Favorite Run Line Odds | Underdog Run Line Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rangers | -161 | +137 | 8.5 | +100 | -120 | -1.5 | +129 | -154 |
Rangers vs. Royals Prediction
- Score Prediction: Rangers 5, Royals 4
- Total Prediction: Over 8.5 runs
- Win Probabilities: Rangers 52%, Royals 48%
Rangers vs. Royals Betting Insights
- This season, the Rangers have been favored 41 times and won 23, or 56.1%, of those games.
- Texas has a record of 6-5, a 54.5% win rate, when favored by -161 or more by sportsbooks this season.
- The moneyline for this contest implies a 61.7% chance of a victory for the Rangers.
- The Royals have been underdogs in 48 games this season and have come away with the win 22 times (45.8%) in those contests.
- This season, Kansas City has been victorious four times in 10 chances when named as an underdog of at least +137 or longer on the moneyline.
- The Royals have an implied victory probability of 42.2% according to the moneyline set by oddsmakers for this matchup.
Rangers Recent Betting Performance
- The Rangers played as the moneyline favorite for three of their last 10 games, and went 2-1 in those matchups.
- Over their last 10 outings, the Rangers and their opponents combined to hit the over on the total three times (all 10 games had set totals).
- The Rangers have put together a 7-3-0 record against the spread over their past 10 games.
Rangers Recent Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 5-5 |
| Runs Per Game | 3.8 |
| HR | 7 |
| ERA | 4.45 |
| K/9 | 10 |
Rangers Player Insights
- Marcus Semien has put up a team-high 43 runs batted in.
- Semien ranks 48th in home runs and 29th in RBI among all hitters in the majors.
- Semien carries a two-game hitting streak into this matchup. In his last five games he is batting .111 with a double, two walks and three RBI.
- Corey Seager has shown off his power as he paces his team with 14 home runs.
- Seager ranks 20th in home runs and 70th in RBI in the bigs.
- Smith leads the Rangers with a team-high batting average of .304.
- Smith is on a four-game hitting streak entering this contest. During his last five outings he is batting .462 with a double, two home runs, two walks and six RBI.
- Adolis Garcia is batting .213 with 11 doubles, 13 home runs and 21 walks.
- Garcia has recorded at least one hit in two straight games. During his last five outings he is batting .125 with two walks and an RBI.
Rangers Team Props
| Hits O/U | Total Bases O/U | HR O/U | RBI O/U | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyatt Langford | 0.5 (-210) | 1.5 (+140) | 0.5 (+500) | 0.5 (+185) |
| Ezequiel Duran | 0.5 (-235) | 1.5 (+140) | 0.5 (+650) | 0.5 (+185) |
| Corey Seager | 1.5 (+190) | 1.5 (-110) | 0.5 (+295) | 0.5 (+130) |
| Nate Lowe | 0.5 (-240) | 1.5 (+140) | 0.5 (+600) | 0.5 (+180) |
| Josh Smith | 0.5 (-235) | 1.5 (+140) | 0.5 (+650) | 0.5 (+200) |
Learn more about this Rangers vs. Royals matchup on Fox Sports.
Royals Recent Betting Performance
- The Royals have played as underdogs in seven of their past 10 games and won two of those contests.
- In their last 10 games with a total, the Royals and their opponents have failed to hit the over seven times.
- The Royals have three wins against the spread in their last 10 chances.
Royals Recent Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 3-7 |
| Runs Per Game | 3 |
| HR | 7 |
| ERA | 4.93 |
| K/9 | 7.5 |
Royals Player Insights
- Bobby Witt Jr. leads the Royals with 12 home runs and 53 runs batted in, while recording a team-high batting average of .314.
- Among all hitters in MLB, Witt's home run total ranks 35th and his RBI tally is 10th.
- Maikel Garcia is hitting .238 with 14 doubles, three triples, five home runs and 24 walks.
- Maikel Garcia is currently 187th in homers and 44th in RBI in the major leagues.
- Vinnie Pasquantino is hitting .234 with 20 doubles, two triples, seven home runs and 31 walks.
- Salvador Perez is hitting .283 with 15 doubles, 11 home runs and 24 walks.
Royals Team Props
| Hits O/U | Total Bases O/U | HR O/U | RBI O/U | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinnie Pasquantino | 0.5 (-225) | 1.5 (+120) | 0.5 (+350) | 0.5 (+145) |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | 1.5 (+175) | 1.5 (-110) | 0.5 (+370) | 0.5 (+155) |
| Salvador Pérez | 0.5 (-200) | 1.5 (+120) | 0.5 (+300) | 0.5 (+135) |
| Nick Loftin | 0.5 (-190) | 0.5 (-190) | 0.5 (+700) | 0.5 (+240) |
| Freddy Fermin | 0.5 (-160) | 0.5 (-160) | 0.5 (+600) | 0.5 (+245) |
Royals vs. Rangers Highlights | MLB on FOX
Check out the best moments between the Kansas City Royals and the Texas Rangers on Saturday, June 22.
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