Texas Rangers vs Kansas City Royals 2/24/23 – It’s a wonderful time in baseball, as it finally begins. The Texas Rangers will host the Kansas City Royals in the first Cactus league game. Both teams made some roster changes in the offseason. After elevating J.J. Picollo, the Royals have a new general manager, Matt Quatraro. Texas Rangers favored by the MLB betting picks.
Texas Rangers vs Kansas City Royals
Date & Time: Friday, February 24, 2023 at 3:05 PM ET
Location: Surprise Stadium
Texas Rangers vs Kansas City Royals Betting Odds
Rangers
Moneyline: -102
Spread: TBD
Total: TBD
Royals
Moneyline: -116
Spread: TBD
Total: TBD
Texas Rangers vs Kansas City Royals Analysis
Glenn Otto played 27 games last season for the Rangers and was 7-10 with a 4.64 ERA and a 5.12 (fielding independent pitching. He was one of four confirmed pitchers to pitch Friday’s opener. Jose Leclerc joined Otto, who has a 2.83 ERA (and 3.72 FIP) and saved seven games. The opener will feature minor leaguers Owen White (MLB) and Chase Lee (MLB). Last offseason, the Rangers spent money to upgrade their offense by signing Marcus Semien and Corey Seager. They spent money this winter to improve their rotation, adding Nathan Eovaldi who will pitch Saturday. Jacob deGrom is also being added to the team. He will throw off a mound this weekend in hopes that he can be available for the start of the season. MLB stats reveal that the Rangers were ranked eighth in allowing 4.59 runs each game. While the Rangers are focusing on increasing the rotation, they also want to add strong top three players alongside Martin Perez. The excitement that Josh Jung, a top prospect, will be joining the lineup on a permanent basis is another reason to celebrate. Jung, 25, was called up to play 26 games in the fall. He hit 0.204, with four doubles and five home runs. A triple with 14 RBIs and nine runs in 98 at-bats also helped him score.
In their Cactus League opening, the Royals will begin Daniel Lynch. According to Kansas City Royals statistics, he was 4-13 with a 5.13 ERA (and 4.62 FIP) last season in 27 games. Jose Cuas and Josh Staumont are expected to pitch. Cuas was a reliever in 47 games last season. He was 4-2 with a 4.39 FIP and 3.58 ERA. Staumont was in 42 games, but struggled with a 6.45 ERA (and 4.25 FIP) while posting a 3-3 record and three saves. In an effort to make more runs, the new staff uses the phrase “raiding the zone”. The Royals will be focusing on this theme, which could allow the Rangers to attack their offense early and often. They have the bats to do so. Kansas City is home to a young, talented core. Bobby Witt Jr., a former top prospect, is a shortstop who has hit 31 doubles and six triples in 591 at-bats. He also hits 20 home runs. He scored 82 runs and drove in 80 runs. Vinnie Pasquantino, slugging first baseman, hit 0.295 with 10 doubles and 10 home runs. He also had 26 RBIs. 25 runs were scored in 258 at bats. Nick Pratto and Kyle Isbel are also young hitters. MJ Melendez is supporting veteran catcher Salvador Perez. Drew Waters, a young outfielder, was injured in the left oblique. He will be out at least six weeks.
Texas Rangers vs Kansas City Royals Against the Spread
Rangers are 2-3 in their last 5 games. Rangers are 3-2 in their last 5 games against the spread.
Rangers are 47-34 in their road games against the spread. The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Rangers’ last 5 games. The totals have gone OVER in 41 of Rangers’ 81 last games at home.
The Royals are 2-3 in their last 5 games. The Royals are 2-3 in their last 5 games against the spread. The Royals are 37-44 in their road games against the spread. The totals have gone OVER in 5 of the Royals’ last 5 games. The totals have gone OVER in 40 of the Royals’ 81 last games at home.
Texas Rangers vs Kansas City Royals Free Pick
History has shown that pitchers who throw fewer innings are more dominant. This is because hitters rarely get to see them often. As pitchers loosen up their arms, this is likely to be the case in the first half of the season. Both starting pitchers failed last season. Leclerc is the best scheduled thrower, so the Rangers will win as per the top MLB betting sites.
Free Pick: Texas Rangers RL
