Scheduled for a 4:10 PM start on June 1, 2024, at LoanDepot Park, the Texas Rangers will square off against the Miami Marlins under a sky of broken clouds. The Rangers will have Michael Lorenzen on the mound, carrying a respectable ERA of 3.352, while Ryan Weathers with an ERA of 3.160 will pitch for the Marlins.
In this season’s standing within the AL West Division, the Rangers hold an 11th place with a 27-30 record and a .470 winning percentage, including a 9-11 divisional record. Recently, they’ve faced struggles, achieving just three wins in their last ten games, with a current streak of one loss. Their home and away game records stand at 14-13 and 13-17, respectively. The Rangers have scored 251 runs and conceded 256. The Marlins, positioned 15th in the NL East Division, show a record of 21-37, winning just 36% of their games. Their struggles are evident in both home (11-19) and away (10-18) games, despite a recent two-win streak. They have scored 219 runs while giving up 288.
Turning to betting odds, the Rangers are slight favorites in this matchup. The point spread is set at 1.5 in their favor, indicating expectations for a relatively close game. The over/under for total runs scored stands at 8.0, suggesting a moderate scoring game. For straight-up bets, the odds place the Rangers as favorites with an AwayTeamMoneyLine of -126, whereas the Marlins are at a slight disadvantage with a HomeTeamMoneyLine of +107. These numbers provide essential insights for bettors looking to place wagers on this game.