Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Texas Rangers, 8/13/2018 Prediction & Odds

Diamondbacks vs. Rangers Monday Pick

After salvaging one game in Cincinnati over the weekend, will the Diamondbacks make it two in a row when they visit the Texas Rangers at 8:05 p.m. ET on Monday night?

Game Snapshot & Odds

915 Arizona Diamondbacks (-180) at 916 Texas Rangers (+160); 9.5 runs

Monday, August 13, 2018

8:05 p.m. ET, Globe Life Park in Arlington

TV: ARI (FSAZ); TEX (FSSW)

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Public Betting Trends

Oddsmakers from online sportsbooks currently list the Diamondbacks as a -180 favorite. As of this writing, 75% of the betting tickets wagered at online sportsbooks are on the Diamondbacks to beat the Rangers on the moneyline. This information is subject to change, however, so be sure to check out our MLB Public Betting Page for updated figures on this game.

Diamondbacks’ Greinke spins seven solid innings in loss

Zack Greinke allowed one run on three hits over seven innings in a loss against the Phillies on Tuesday. Greinke struck out four batters, but also matched a season-high with four walks. The lack of control was uncharacteristic considering he had only issued 25 free passes over 142 2/3 innings all year entering this outing. Nick Williams solo homer leading off the third inning represented the only tally against the right-hander. The 34-year-old veteran is 12-7 with a 2.89 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 152/29 K/BB ratio in 24 starts.

Rangers’ Colon picks up win over Mariners

Bartolo Colon snapped a five-start losing streak after allowing four runs through seven innings in a win over the Mariners on Tuesday. The Rangers are lacking rotation options, so Colon is most likely safe for the season, even though he's pitched to a 6.72 ERA since the beginning of June. he's 6-10 with a 5.18 ERA overall.

MLB Betting Trends

Arizona

The Diamondbacks are just 1-5 in their last six games coming off a win.

Texas

The Rangers have won five of their last seven home games.

Prediction:

The Diamondbacks have won seven of Greinke’s last 10 starts, are 6-0 in his last six road outings, and are 9-4 in his last 13 interleague starts. The Rangers, meanwhile, are 1-5 in Colon’s last six starts, are 0-8 in his last eight outings when their opponent scores five runs or more in its previous game, and is 2-6 in his last eight starts coming off five days of rest.

 

The Pick: Arizona Diamondbacks -1.5 (-115)