The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Texas Rangers play the second game of their three-leg series this Saturday in Arlington. The Dodgers took Game 1 of the series, 11-5, but can they do it again? Or will the Rangers come up with a strong response and take Game 2?
Read on for more about this Dodgers vs Rangers matchup in the 2023 MLB regular season, including our predictions, picks, and latest odds to win this showdown, as brought to you by JefeBet. Also, don’t forget to check out the other MLB game previews here to help you make the best betting decisions.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Los Angeles Dodgers vs Texas Rangers MLB Regular Season Game on July 22, 2023
- Where: Globe Life Field, Arlington, Texas
- When: Saturday, July 22, 2023, 4:05 PM ET
- Where to Watch: MLB.tv
- Moneyline: Los Angeles Dodgers (-120) vs Texas Rangers (+100)
- Over/Under: 9.0
All odds are provided by DraftKings.
Betting on the Los Angeles Dodgers (-120)
The Dodgers have Bobby Miller as the tentative starter for this game. Miller exited the mound in his last start, which was against the New York Mets in Queens last Sunday, due to a knee issue, but there’s a chance he gets to start this Saturday. Against the Mets, Miller tossed for 4.2 innings and surrendered just an earned run on three hits with five strikeouts. So far this July, Miller is 1-0 with five earned runs on eight hits across 10.1 innings. The Dodgers have won in three of his last four starts.
Behind Miller is the Dodgers’ offense that has some pretty encouraging numbers, albeit on a small sample size, against Texas starter Dane Dunning. Los Angeles’ current roster is 4-for-13 with a double (JD Martinez) and a home run (Mookie Betts) against the Rangers pitcher.
Starting pitcher: Bobby Miller (5-1, 4.25 ERA)
Betting on the Texas Rangers (+100)
Dunning is ready for the Dodgers. He rebounded from a poor performance in a 7-2 loss to the Washington Nationals on the road on July 9 by taking care of business on the mound last Monday in a 3-2 victory against the Tampa Bay Rays at home.
Versus the Rays, Dunning surrendered just two earned runs on five hits in seven innings. He has pitched for at least 6.0 innings in four of his last seven starts, and his ability to keep his pitch count relatively low while going long on the mound is a big plus for the Rangers, who also have among the best offenses in the majors today. They rank inside the top five in batting average, runs per game, and hits per contest.
Starting pitcher: Dane Dunning (8-2, 2.82 ERA)
El Jefe’s Prediction on Los Angeles Dodgers vs Texas Rangers
The Rangers tame Los Angeles with both their pitching and offense for a comfortable victory.
Prediction:
The Rangers win, 5-2.
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