As we move through the second third of the season, the Texas Rangers (33W-35L) will meet the Washington Nationals (25W-47L) on Friday, June 24 at Globe Life Field at 7:05 pm CT.
Texas Rangers vs. Washington Nationals Odds
Texas Rangers -174 | Washington Nationals +146 (BET NOW)
Over/Under 9 total points (BET NOW)
Texas Rangers
Over the course of the regular season, the Rangers’ are carrying a team batting average of .235. In regards to defense, the team has an ERA of 4.0 and a .982 fielding percentage. They beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-2 in their most recent game on Wednesday, and are currently ranked number two in the American League West. Will they be able to pick up a hard-fought win in this midseason battle?
In terms of injuries and absences, the Texas Rangers are without Elijah White (Wrist), Jonathan Hernández (Elbow) and Glenn Otto (COVID-19).
Washington Nationals
So far this season, the Nationals currently hold a team batting average of .252. Defensively, they are carrying an ERA of 5.39 and a .980 fielding percentage. They are currently ranked number five in the National League East after they were defeated by the Baltimore Orioles 7-0 in their most recent game on Wednesday. Will they be able to pick up a much-needed win in this midseason tilt?
Regarding inactive players for this matchup, the Washington Nationals will play without Víctor Arano (Knee), Hunter Harvey (Pronator), Joseph Ross (Elbow), Stephen Strasburg (Ribs), Mason Thompson (Biceps), Seth Romero (Calf), William Harris (Pectoral), Joshua Rogers (Shoulder), Evan Lee (Flexor), Carter Kieboom (Forearm), Aníbal Sánchez (Neck) and Sean Doolittle (Elbow).
Texas Rangers vs. Washington Nationals Predictions
Moneyline Pick: Texas Rangers (-174)
Over/Under Pick: Under 9 total points (-120)
Runline Pick: Texas Rangers -1.5 runs (+118)
(*Predictions based on our proprietary predictive algorithm software)
