MLB Predictions: Will Rangers knock off Orioles Monday night? 7/17/17
Will the Rangers knock off the Orioles tonight in Baltimore at 7:05PM ET?
The Match Up: Rangers vs. Orioles, 7:05PM ET, Camden Park
Texas has split over its last 10 games heading into Monday night’s match up. The Rangers are just 45-46 on the year and 20-26 on the road. As for their opponent tonight, the Orioles have dropped eight of their last 10 games. They’re now just 42-49 on the year, but are 25-19 at home.
According to oddsmakers, Baltimore are -115 money line favorites to win tonight at home. That makes Texas a -105 underdog to pull off what should be a small upset. As for the total, the number sits at 11 runs.
The Pitching Match Up: Andrew Cashner (TEX) vs. Chris Tillman (BAL)
In 81 1/3 innings of work this season, Cashner owns a 3.54 ERA and 4-7 record. In his last outing, he picked up the win in an 8-2 victory versus the Red Sox. Cashner worked seven innings, allowed two runs (zero earned) on three hits. He also struck out four and walked three.
On the other side, Tillman is 1-5 on the year and owns a bloated 7.90 ERA. He took a no-decision in his last outing before the All-Star Break. In that 6-4 loss to the Rays, Tillman pitched five innings and allowed two runs on seven hits. He struck out five and walked one.
Our Prediction
In the last 11 meetings between these two teams, Texas has won eight of those 11 games. The Rangers have also won five of their last seven games overall and are 14-6 in their last 20 games when their opponent allows five runs or more in their previous game.
On the other side, the Orioles are just 1-7 in their last eight home games. In their last 10 games overall, the Orioles are 2-8 and are 6-20 in their last 26 games agianst American League West competition.
Monday MLB Prediction: Texas Rangers -105
