Philadelphia Phillies vs Texas Rangers 4/1/2023 Predictions, Odds and Picks
On Saturday, April 1, 2023, at 4:05 PM ET, the Philadelphia Phillies will face off against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field, TX in a highly anticipated MLB matchup. In their first game of the season, the Phillies impressively raced to a 4-0 lead, causing Jacob deGrom to leave the mound on his debut for the Rangers. However, the team ultimately lost the game due to their pitchers’ inability to hold up their end of the bargain. The Phillies are looking to recover from their defeat and secure their first win by defeating the Rangers.
In their opening game, Philadelphia delivered a solid performance, scoring seven runs and boasting impressive stats with a.308 batting average, a.341 on-base percentage, and a.641 slugging percentage. Alec Bohm was the standout player for the Phillies, with a.750 batting average, one home run, and three RBI. However, in their most recent game, the Phillies struggled defensively and were defeated after conceding 11 runs. Zack Wheeler’s previous performance against the Rangers was lackluster, losing 4-2 after conceding seven hits and four runs in just 4.1 innings. The Phillies will need Wheeler to deliver a higher level of performance if they hope to win the game.
- The Philadelphia Phillies are 0-8 SU in their last 8 games on the road with the Rangers.
- The total stayed UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 6 games against an opponent in the AL.
- The total went UNDER in 8 of Philadelphia’s last 12 games against an opponent in the AL West.
Philadelphia Phillies vs Texas Rangers 4/1/2023 Predictions, Odds and Picks
The Phillies beat the Rangers and got their campaign started to a strong start. They’ll want to maintain the momentum by defeating the Phillies once more, which would be their second straight victory and the series victory. Texas’ first game saw 11 runs scored. They had a.313 batting average, a.421 on-base percentage, and a.531 slugging percentage at the game’s conclusion. Robbie Grossman is the team’s top player with a home run and three RBIs, while Adolis Garcia topped the Rangers with a .500 batting average.
In the opening game, Texas’ pitching struggled, allowing seven runs despite winning. In 5.1 innings of work against the Phillies in his last start, Eovaldi allowed five hits and two runs. He must put out a comparable effort if they are to triumph.
- The Texas Rangers are 8-0 SU in their last 8 games at home against Philadelphia.
- The total went OVER in 5 of Texas’ last 6 games against an opponent in the National League.
- The total hung OVER in 4 of Texas’ last 6 games with a team in the National League East Division.
Philadelphia Phillies vs Texas Rangers. The MLB pick for this game is the Texas Rangers. The Texas Rangers’ offense has picked up where it left off last season, as shown with 11 runs in the opening game. Their batting average was over .300 and they showed strength against right-handed pitchers. While Wheeler had success at home last season, he struggled on the road, and in his previous start against the Rangers, he gave up 4 runs in just 4 innings. While the Phillies put on a strong offensive display in their most recent game, it was not enough to overcome an early five-run deficit. Although they hit over .300 in that game and performed well against right-handed pitchers, they have not had much success against Eovaldi, who has won his last six starts against them. Therefore, the Phillies will likely struggle in this game as well. The predicted score is 6-4 in favor of the Rangers.
MLB Starting Time: 4:05 PM ET
Location: Globe Life Field, TX
Date: Saturday, April 1, 2023
TV: FOX
MLB Odds: Philadelphia Phillies -123
MLB Totals: 8.5
