Baltimore Orioles vs Texas Rangers Prediction 10-7-23 MLB Picks
The Texas Rangers and Baltimore Orioles clash Saturday in game 1 of the AL ALDS playoffs at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
Texas Rangers Betting Preview
The Rangers are coming off a sweep of the Rays in the wild card series, where they won by a combined score of 11-1. The Rangers got the Rays booed off their home field and now will play their 10th straight road game. The Rangers haven’t played a home game since September 24. We know the Rangers are one of the best offensive teams in baseball, but their pitching showed up in the wild card series, and that makes them dangerous if it can continue. Corey Seager leads the Rangers with 4 hits and 2 RBI, while Josh Jung and Leody Taveras have combined for 6 hits and 2 RBI. Andrew Heaney gets the ball, and he was 10-6 with a 4.15 ERA and 151 strikeouts this season. Heaney is 0-0 with a 3.00 ERA and 4 strikeouts in his postseason career.
Texas Rangers Team Facts
The Rangers have won each of their last six games as underdogs against AL East opponents.
The underdogs have covered the run line in each of the Rangers' last 10 games at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
The Rangers have led after 7 innings in each of their last 11 games against AL East opponents.
The 'Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs' market has hit in each of the Rangers' last seven games as underdogs.
The Rangers have led after 3 innings in each of their last three Saturday day games as road underdogs.
Baltimore Orioles Betting Preview
The Orioles surprisingly won the AL East with 101 wins and will play their first game since October 1. The Orioles were one of the more balanced teams in baseball this season, as the offense was seventh in runs per game and 10th in batting average, while the pitching staff was seventh in ERA and eighth in WHIP. It’s the sixth time in franchise history the Orioles have topped 100 wins and this is a young club, so it will be interesting to see how they handle the increased pressure that comes with the postseason. Adley Rutschman leads the Orioles with 163 hits and 80 RBI, while Anthony Santander and Gunnar Henderson combined for 295 hits and 177 RBI. Kyle Bradish gets the ball, and he was 12-7 with a 2.83 ERA and 168 strikeouts this season. This will be Bradish’s postseason debut.
Baltimore Orioles Team Facts
The underdogs have won nine of the last 10 games between the Rangers and Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
The underdogs have covered the run line in each of the last 10 games between the Rangers and Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
The Orioles have led after 7 innings in each of their last six Saturday games.
The Orioles have trailed after 3 innings in five of their last seven games as home favorites against American League opponents.
The 'Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs' market has hit in each of the Orioles' last three games.
Matchup/League Facts
The Baltimore Orioles rank 3rd in the league for doubles this season (309).
The Baltimore Orioles rank T4th in the league for home runs allowed this season (177).
The Texas Rangers rank 2nd in the league for hits this season (1470).
The Texas Rangers rank 2nd in the league for doubles this season (326).
Randy’s Pick
The Orioles should be favored at home, but there are some things working against them here. The Orioles haven't played in a week, so who knows how the rest impacts them. Also, the Orioles are a very young team where many players have no playoff experience. That includes the starting pitcher in Kyle Bradish. Who knows how the O's respond to the pressure of the brighter lights. The Rangers looked great in the wild card series and their offense gives them a legit chance against any team. Like we did against the Rays, give me the Rangers and the plus money.
