Arizona Diamondbacks vs Texas Rangers 5/3/23 – Globe Life Field will serve as the stage for Texas Rangers against Arizona Diamondbacks this Wednesday. Both teams concluded the initial month with winning records. Merrill Kelly will take the mound for Arizona while Andrew Heaney will pitch for Texas. MLB betting stats are in favor of Arizona to claim the victory.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs Texas Rangers
Date & Time: Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 2:05 PM ET
Location: Globe Life Field Arlington, TX
TV: Bally Sports Southwest
Arizona Diamondbacks vs Texas Rangers 5/3/23 Betting Odds
Diamondbacks
Moneyline: -116
Spread: -1.5 (+140)
Total: 8.5 over (-106)
Rangers
Moneyline: +100
Spread: +1.5 (-182)
Total: 8.5 under (-120)
Arizona Diamondbacks vs Texas Rangers Analysis
If you’re in search of a team taking advantage of the new rules – such as larger bases and limited pickoff attempts – the Arizona Diamondbacks may be just what you need. They entered this series having stolen 25 bases while being caught just five times. Arlington also made an early statement by leading in doubles, fourth in batting average and 10th in runs scored. No team currently boasts the lowest walk rate, yet improving upon this could send shockwaves through opposing pitchers’ armpits. Arizona has struggled in terms of pitching, ranking 22nd in team ERA before this series began. Their collective FIP ranks among the worst in MLB due to a combination of possessing one of the lowest walk rates and strikeout rates in their league. Arizona relievers, in particular, have not performed as promised with bottom-10 figures for ERA, FIP, and WAR. Sunday’s loss against the Rockies highlighted their pitching struggles as they allowed 12 runs in this loss. Merrill Kelly will lead this game’s pitching staff back on track as its starter. Kelly has been outstanding on the road this year, posting an outstanding 1.15 ERA across three road starts. He has yet to allow a home run and issued only five free passes in 15.2 road innings this season; overall he holds a 3.06 ERA with an impressive 144 ERA+ mark.
After taking three of four from the New York Yankees in April, the Texas Rangers improved their home record to 11-5 through one month of this season. In the final game of that series, Texas stunned the Yankees, defeating them 15-2 and scoring double-digit runs for a seventh time this season. Arizona came into this series as one of the top scorers, ranking second overall. The team earned top-10 finishes for batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging. They were eighth in doubles and home runs, led by Marcus Semien, Nathaniel Lowe, Adolis Garcia, Josh Jung and Jonah Heim who all posted OPS exceeding 0.795 before facing off against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Texas pitchers have also been effective, ranking fourth in team ERA and walking the second-fewest batters and surrendering just as few home runs. No other team in MLB boasts a lower home run-to-fly ball ratio than Texas, and their relievers rank among the top-10 for ERA, FIP, and WAR among 30 MLB bullpens. Andrew Heaney will make his sixth start of the season, hoping to match or exceed his teammates’ performances. Heaney entered May as the only Rangers starter with an ERA exceeding 4.00. Heaney did most of his damage in his inaugural start of the season; since then he has only allowed five runs across 22.0 innings pitched.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs Texas Rangers Against the Spread
The Diamondbacks are 3-2 in their last 5 games. The Diamondbacks are 3-2 in their last 5 games against the spread. Diamondbacks are 10-5 in their road games against the spread. The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Diamondbacks’ last 5 games. The totals have gone OVER in 5 of Diamondbacks’ 14 last games at home.
Rangers are 3-2 in their last 5 games. Rangers are 3-2 in their last 5 games against the spread. Rangers are 6-6 in their road games against the spread. The totals have gone OVER in 1 of Rangers’ last 5 games. The totals have gone OVER in 9 of Rangers’ 16 last games at home.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs Texas Rangers Free Pick
Merrill Kelly appears to be Arizona’s secret weapon in this matchup. Texas may boast an explosive offense, but Kelly has proven his mettle on the road. Perhaps more importantly, he’s proven he can keep the ball in the yard this season. The Diamondbacks possess plenty of players capable of doing damage against Texas. Texas is playing well overall, yet they will lose this game at home according to MLB betting forums.
Free Pick: Arizona Diamondbacks -116
