Rangers vs. Nationals Prediction, Computer Picks, Odds & Pitching Matchup 6/26/2022

The Texas Rangers (34-36) and the Washington Nationals (26-48) meet in the rubber match of a three-game series on Sunday at 2:35 PM ET. The Rangers are -163 favorites on the moneyline to win the series over the Nationals (+141). Texas’ Glenn Otto gets the start, and he’ll go against Washington’s Jackson Tetreault.

Rangers vs. Nationals Spread and Betting Line

Computer Predictions for Rangers vs. Nationals

Our best bet is the Nationals on the moneyline at +141 after looking at all of the key trends and statistics for this matchup. Our computer projects the scoring will over the total of 9.5 runs.

Our computer pick: Washington Nationals (+141) and Over (9.5)

Rangers vs. Nationals Game Info

• Texas Rangers probable starting pitcher: Glenn Otto
• Washington Nationals probable starting pitcher: Jackson Tetreault
• Game Day: Sunday, June 26, 2022
• Game Time: 2:35 PM ET
• Location: Arlington, Texas
• Stadium: Globe Life Field

Texas Rangers vs Washington Nationals Pitching Matchup

Rangers Starter Glenn Otto

• Otto will start for the Rangers, his first this season.
• The 26-year-old righty makes his season debut and pitches for the first time in more than a year.
• The Nationals have scored 296 total runs this season, making them MLB’s 22nd-ranked scoring offense so far this season. As a team they have a .251 batting average while hitting 59 home runs (25th in the league).

Nationals Starter Jackson Tetreault

• The Nationals will send Tetreault to the mound for his third start of the season.
• The right-hander’s last appearance was on Sunday, when he threw 7 2/3 innings, giving up no earned runs while allowing six hits against the Philadelphia Phillies.
• He has pitched in two games this season with an ERA of 5.73, a 1.333 strikeout to walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.636.
• He has earned a quality start one time in two starts this season.
• Tetreault has made one start of five or more innings in two chances this season, and averages 5.2 frames when he pitches.
• The Rangers have scored 302 runs this season, which ranks 20th in MLB. They are batting .235 for the campaign with 89 home runs, seventh in the league.

Rangers Betting Picks & Insights

• This season, the Rangers have been favored 22 times and won 10, or 45.5%, of those games.
• Texas has played as a favorite of -163 or more once this season and lost that game.
• The bookmakers’ moneyline implies a 62% chance of a victory for the Rangers.
• Texas’ games have gone over the total in 29 of their 71 chances.
• In 71 games with a spread this season, the Rangers are 41-30-0 ATS.

Nationals Betting Picks & Insights

• The Nationals have been underdogs in 64 games this season and have come away with the win 21 times (32.8%) in those contests.
• Washington has a mark of 11-21 in contests where bookmakers favor them by +141 or worse on the moneyline.
• The Nationals have an implied victory probability of 41.5% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
• Washington and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 38 of their 74 opportunities.
• The Nationals are 32-42-0 against the spread in their 74 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.

Rangers Leaders & Batting Stats

• Adolis Garcia has gone yard 15 times in the 2022 campaign while knocking in 47 runs, both totals that lead the Rangers.
• Among all hitters in the majors, Garcia’s home run total places him 18th, and his RBI tally ranks him 14th.
• Garcia has collected a hit in seven straight games. During his last 10 outings he is hitting .333 with two doubles, a triple, three home runs and six RBI.
• Corey Seager has put his power on display as he leads his team with 15 home runs.
• Seager is 18th in home runs in baseball, and 75th in RBI.
• Marcus Semien is hitting .227 with 11 doubles, a triple, seven home runs and 24 walks.
• Nate Lowe has a club-leading .276 batting average.
• Lowe is riding a two-game hitting streak into this one. During his last five outings he is hitting .294 with two home runs, two walks and four RBI.

Nationals Leaders & Batting Stats

• Josh Bell has posted a team-high batting average of .307 while leading the Nationals in runs batted in with a mark of 45.
• Among all hitters in the big leagues, Bell ranks 47th in homers and 18th in RBI.
• Bell brings a hitting streak of four games into this game. In his last five games he is hitting .375 with a double, a triple, three walks and an RBI.
• Juan Soto has shown his power as he leads his team with 14 home runs.
• Soto is currently 24th in homers and 86th in RBI in the big leagues.
• Nelson Cruz is hitting .249 with 12 doubles, eight home runs and 31 walks.
• Cesar Hernandez is hitting .263 with 16 doubles, two triples and 19 walks.