Braves vs. Rangers prediction and odds for May 17 (Back Atlanta)

Not only have the Atlanta Braves and Texas Rangers split their three-game series 1-1, but both teams are sitting with the exact same 26-16 overall record this season.

So, that makes tonight’s game not only a series rubber match, but it will determine which of the two teams will have the better regular season record heading into the weekend.

Tonight’s pitching matchup will be a doozy when Spencer Strider (2.51 ERA) takes on Nathan Eovaldi (2.70 ERA) of the Rangers.

Let’s dive into the odds for the game and then I’ll give you my best bet.

Braves vs. Rangers odds, run line, and total

Braves vs. Rangers prediction and pick

The biggest advantage the Braves have in this game and an area that can take advantage of is the bullpen.

The Rangers bullpen has been the worst in the Majors in the month of the May, giving up a bullpen ERA of 6.47. Their bullpen ERA this month is 2.47 higher than the Braves, who come in at 4.01.

It’s especially bad news for the Rangers considering the Braves’ have the third best offense this month with a team OPS of .834, behind only the Arizona Diamondbacks and New York Yankees.

Their offense will be supported by one of the best pitchers in the Majors this season, Spencer Strider. He leads the National League in strikeouts with 79, while also sporting the best FIP of 1.63.

Let’s back the Braves as road favorites tonight.

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