Rangers vs. Nationals Prediction, Computer Picks, Odds & Pitching Matchup 6/24/2022

Coming off of a 2-0 series win over the Phillies, the Texas Rangers (33-35) are -163 favorites to pick up the win in Game 1 of a three-game series against the Washington Nationals (25-47). The series begins at Globe Life Field, starting on Friday at 8:05 PM ET. Neither team has named a starting pitcher for the contest.

Rangers vs. Nationals Spread and Betting Line

Computer Predictions for Rangers vs. Nationals

After taking a look at all of the key statistics and trends for this matchup, our best bet is the Nationals on the moneyline at +141. Our computer picks see the scoring going over the total of 8.5 runs.

Our computer pick: Washington Nationals (+141) and Over (8.5)

Rangers vs. Nationals Game Info

• Game Day: Friday, June 24, 2022
• Game Time: 8:05 PM ET
• Location: Arlington, Texas
• Stadium: Globe Life Field

Rangers Betting Picks & Insights

• This season, the Rangers have won nine out of the 20 games, or 45%, in which they’ve been favored.
• Texas has not entered a game this season with shorter moneyline odds than -163.
• The moneyline for this contest implies a 62% chance of a victory for the Rangers.
• Texas’ games have gone over the total in 29 of their 69 chances.
• The Rangers are 41-28-0 ATS in their 69 games with a spread this season.

Nationals Betting Picks & Insights

• The Nationals have won in 20, or 32.3%, of the 62 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year.
• Washington has a mark of 11-21 in contests where oddsmakers favor them by +141 or worse on the moneyline.
• The Nationals have an implied victory probability of 41.5% according to the moneyline set by sportsbooks for this matchup.
• Washington and their opponents have hit the over in 38 of their 72 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season.
• The Nationals have an against the spread record of 30-42-0 in 72 games with a line this season.

Rangers Leaders & Batting Stats

• Corey Seager’s 15 homers in 2022 are the most on the Rangers. He’s also driven in 32 runs while hitting .235.
• Of all hitters in the majors, Seager is 17th in homers and 71st in RBI.
• Seager takes a hitting streak of five games into this game. During his last five outings he is hitting .412 with two doubles, two home runs, three walks and three RBI.
• Adolis Garcia has totaled 45 runs batted in to lead his team.
• Garcia is 27th in home runs in MLB, and 14th in RBI.
• Garcia has five games in a row with at least one hit. In his last five games he is hitting .368 with two doubles, a triple, a home run and four RBI.
• Marcus Semien is batting .228 with 11 doubles, a triple, seven home runs and 24 walks.
• Nate Lowe’s .274 batting average leads his team.

Nationals Leaders & Batting Stats

• The Nationals are lead in runs batted in by Josh Bell with a mark of 44, he also leads the team in hitting, posting an average of .299.
• Among all hitters in MLB, Bell’s home run total ranks 44th and his RBI tally ranks 20th.
• Bell brings a hitting streak of two games into this game. During his last five outings he is hitting .313 with two home runs, four walks and three RBI.
• Juan Soto has put his power on display as he paces his team with 14 home runs.
• Soto ranks 21st overall in home runs and 83rd in RBI this year.
• Nelson Cruz is batting .248 with 11 doubles, seven home runs and 30 walks.
• Cesar Hernandez is batting .266 with 16 doubles, two triples and 18 walks.