Texas Rangers vs. Tampa Bay Rays Prediction: Can Nathan Eovaldi, Rangers Keep Rolling?
The Texas Rangers and the Tampa Bay Rays play the second game of their series tonight. JT Miller explains why Nathan Eovaldi and the red-hot Rangers will keep rolling. Find out what his best bet for the game is.
JT Miller - July 18, 2023, 2:55 PM EDT
5 minTexas Rangers vs. Tampa Bay Rays Prediction: Can Nathan Eovaldi, Rangers Keep Rolling?
The Texas Rangers lineup has been electric, and they continue to remain hungry and aggressive at the plate. They stay relentless and are capable of doing damage at any time in a game. I took them live just last night when they went down, and once again, they prevailed for me. They still lead the MLB in run differential at +160, and I expect them to edge out another great squad once again here tonight.
Rangers vs. Rays Date, Time, Where to Watch
- Date: July 18, 2023
- Time: 8:05 pm ET
- Where to Watch: MLB.TV
Texas Rangers vs. Tampa Bay Rays Prediction
The Tampa Bay Rays rank second in run differential behind Texas at +150, and with a record of 60-37, they have had a great first half of the season, but things have been rough as of late. They are just 3-7 across their last ten games, and when they have been listed as the underdogs on the money line this season, they have gone 6-9. Taj Bradley has been subpar at best this year, sporting a 5.43 ERA, and the expected slash line against him tonight is .366/.451/.528.
Nathan Eovaldi is making his first start since representing the American League in the All-Star game, and I expect the Rangers' stud right-hander will be gassed up and ready to go tonight. So far, in this 2023 campaign, Eovaldi is 10-3 through 18 starts with a phenomenal 2.83 ERA and a sub-one WHIP. I really love the momentum Texas rolls into this game with after bagging a come-from-behind victory last night. Look for the red-hot squad from the Lone Star state to keep things rolling at Globe Life Field tonight.
Texas Rangers vs. Tampa Bay Rays Prediction
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