Rangers vs. Nationals Prediction: Odds, Line & Insights for May 2

The Texas Rangers (16-15) and the Washington Nationals (15-15) meet in the rubber match of a three-game series on Thursday at 2:35 PM ET. The Rangers are -189 favorites on the moneyline to win the series over the Nationals (+155). Nathan Eovaldi starts for Texas while Mitchell Parker is Washington's starter for the contest.

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Rangers vs. Nationals Predictions

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Moneyline Odds & Pick

Favorite Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Moneyline Pick Score Prediction
Rangers -189 +155 Rangers Rangers 4, Nationals 3

Moneyline Insights

  • Texas has compiled an 8-8 record in games it was favored on the moneyline (winning 50% of those games).
  • Washington has won 14, or 50%, of the 28 games it has played as the underdog this season.
  • When playing as moneyline favorites with odds of -189 or shorter, the Rangers have gone 1-3 (25%).
  • This season, the Nationals have won four of their eight games when they're the underdog by at least +155 on the moneyline.
  • Based on this matchup's moneyline, Texas has an implied win probability of 65.4%.

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Total Odds & Pick

Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds Over/Under Pick
8 +100 -120 Under 8 runs

Total Insights

  • So far this season, Texas and its opponents have hit the over in 12 of 31 games with a total.
  • Washington's games have gone over the total in 12 of its 30 opportunities.
  • In their last 10 games with a total, the Rangers and their opponents have combined to hit the over just once.
  • In their previous 10 matchups with a total posted by oddsmakers, the Nationals and their opponents are 4-5-1 when it comes to hitting the over.

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Rangers vs. Nationals Probable Starting Pitchers

Rangers: Nathan Eovaldi

  • The Rangers will send Eovaldi to the mound for his first start this season.
  • Eovaldi never pitched as a moneyline favorite a season ago.

Nationals: Mitchell Parker

  • The Nationals will send out Parker for his first start of the season.
  • The left-hander did not appear in a game when his team was the moneyline underdog last season.

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Rangers vs. Nationals Stats

Rangers Nationals
4.5
Runs Scored (PG)
4.0
15
MLB Rank (RPG)
20
4.1
Runs Allowed (PG)
4.3
11
MLB Rank (RAPG)
15
.248
Batting AVG
.231
10
MLB Rank (BA)
21
.213
Batting AVG Against
.274
3
MLB Rank (BAA)
29
34
Home Runs
27
9
MLB Rank (HR)
24
32
Home Runs Allowed
20
17
MLB Rank (HRA)
2

How to Watch Rangers vs. Nationals

  • Date: Thursday, May 2, 2024
  • Time: 2:35 PM ET
  • TV: MASN2
  • Location: Arlington, Texas
  • Venue: Globe Life Field
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