Texas Rangers vs Tampa Bay Rays Prediction 7-17-23 MLB Picks

The Tampa Bay Rays and Texas Rangers meet Monday in MLB action at Globe Life Field. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.

Tampa Bay Rays Betting Preview

The Tampa Bay Rays have scored 14 runs in their last 3 games and 4 or more runs in 5 of their last 8 games. The Rays have won 5 of their last 8 games when scoring 4 or more runs. Wander Franco leads the Rays with 98 hits and 44 RBI, while Yandy Diaz and Randy Arozarena have combined for 187 hits and 102 RBI. Shane McClanahan gets the ball, and he is 11-1 with a 2.53 ERA and 101 strikeouts this season. This will be McClanahan’s second career game against the Rangers.

Texas Rangers Betting Preview

The Texas Rangers have scored 20 runs in their last 3 games and 4 or more runs in 6 of their last 10 games. The Rangers have won 12 of their last 16 games when scoring 4 or more runs. Marcus Semien leads the Rangers with 107 hits and 58 RBI, while Nathaniel Lowe and Josh Jung have combined for 201 hits and 106 RBI. Dane Dunning gets the ball, and he is 8-2 with a 2.84 ERA and 59 strikeouts this season. Dunning is 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA and 11 strikeouts in his career against the Rays.

Randy’s Pick

The Texas Rangers' offense has been more consistent as of late, and you have to give them the edge at home with a cheap price. The Tampa Bay Rays have cooled off a bit over the last month or so, and I'd need plus money to consider them in this spot on the road, even if Shane McClanahan is on the mound. Pick 'em prices, I have to give the nod to the Rangers at home.