Texas Rangers vs. New York Mets 8/30/2023 Game Preview
Texas Rangers (74-57) vs. New York Mets (60-72)
Texas Rangers vs. New York Mets 8/30/2023 – Wednesday night’s game between the Texas Rangers and the New York Mets takes place in the Big Apple. The Rangers and Mets each have records of 74-57 heading into this game. The previous ten encounters between these teams have been evenly divided.
Because of their effective bats, the Rangers have one of the greatest records in baseball. They are collectively batting 0.265 and scoring 5.7 runs every nine innings. They also have a fantastic team OBP of 0.336. The Mets, on the other hand, are only batting 0.233 as a club and scoring 4.5 runs every nine innings. Additionally, the Mets’ collective OBP is substantially lower at .316. For the best major league baseball picks and predictions, consider these statistics.
Rangers vs. Mets Game Info
Dane Dunning (9-6, ERA: 3.36) vs Kodai Senga (10-7, ERA: 3.17)
The 10-7 pitcher with a 3.17 ERA, Kodai Senga, will take the mound for the New York Mets. Senga has excelled in his previous four starts, winning three of them. He pitched 19 innings and only allowed 6 earned runs in the 3 victories. Senga has a stellar 3.16 ERA thus far in August.
Dane Dunning of the Texas Rangers, who has a record of 9-6 and an ERA of 3.36, will oppose. August has seen some difficulty for Dunning, particularly recently. He went 9 innings in his past two outings, surrendering 6 earned runs. Since the second of August, Dunning has not won for the Rangers.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: New York Mets -108, Total Odds: 9.0
The Rangers have secured victories in two out of their most recent three games, displaying a commendable offensive performance by putting up 16 runs during this period. Given their track record of strong hitting against right-handed pitchers and
Senga’s recent instability on the mound, allowing seven runs across his last three home starts, it’s reasonable to anticipate a solid offensive showing from the Rangers in this upcoming game. Additionally, factoring in the New York team’s struggles with one of the league’s weakest bullpens, they will likely face significant challenges in containing the Rangers’ offensive prowess in this matchup.
Meanwhile, the Mets have faced a downturn, suffering defeats in five of their last six games, with three of their most recent four home games ending in losses. Their offensive performance has been lackluster during this slump, managing to score a mere nine runs in their previous three games. This offensive struggle is anticipated to persist in the upcoming game due to Dunning’s proficient performance on the mound for the Rangers, particularly evident in recent interleague matches where he’s given up just four runs in his last two starts against National League teams. With the Texas bullpen also exhibiting strong form in recent outings, they are likely to contain New York’s offensive efforts effectively.
Texas Rangers Betting Trends
Texas is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games against the New York Mets.
The Texas Rangers are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games on the road.
The total stayed UNDER in 6 of Texas’ last 7 games on the road against the Mets.
New York Mets Betting Trends
The total stayed UNDER in 7 of NY Mets’ last 8 matches with the Rangers.
Total remained UNDER in 5 of NY Mets’ last 5 games at home.
The total went UNDER in 6 of the NY Mets’ last 7 games at home against Texas.
Texas Rangers vs. New York Mets 8/30/2023 Betting Picks
Throughout this season, the Rangers have enjoyed favored status in 90 instances, securing victory in 55 matchups, which accounts for a 61.1% success rate. Notably, Texas holds an impressive 28-15 record when bookmakers favor them by a margin of at least -153 on the moneyline. The odds presented for the upcoming contest suggest a 60.5% likelihood of triumph for the Rangers.
The Mets currently stand as the 11th-ranked team in MLB for home runs, boasting 170. While their slugging percentage of .399 positions them at the 20th spot in baseball, their batting average of .236 places them at the 25th rank. In terms of scoring runs, the Mets hold the 20th position in baseball, having accumulated 576 runs throughout the season, averaging 4.3 runs per game.
Despite facing setbacks in five out of their last six games, the Mets are poised for a more favorable outcome in this pitching matchup. Senga has demonstrated considerable effectiveness, while Dunning’s victory drought extends over the past month. Over their most recent five games, the Rangers have posted a 1-4 record against the spread and a 2-3 record in straight-up wins. Notably, although Starling Marte will be sidelined due to a groin strain for the Mets, there’s an expectation for Senga’s impressive pitching to persist, ultimately leading the Mets to triumph over Texas in the contest at Citi Field with exclusive sports picks and predictions.
