The MLB season is in the thick of things, and this time the New York Yankees (80-59) head to Globe Life Field to face the Texas Rangers (66-73). In what promises to be an entertaining night of baseball on Wednesday, relevant issues are at stake, especially regarding the position of the teams. This game would be profitable for those who enjoy premium parlays and picks because the Yankees are looking forward to clinching the playoff and the Rangers aim to be a spoiler.
Yankees vs. Rangers 9/4/24 Game Info and Odds |
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| When: | Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 8:05 PM ET |
| Where: | Globe Life Field |
| Watch: | AMZP, BSSW, ESPN |
| Yankees odds: | -118 ML |
| Rangers odds: | -101 ML |
| Total Line: | 8.5 |
Yankees (80-59) vs. Rangers (66-73)
The Yankees are the better team coming into this game having a good record on their part this season. Nonetheless, their recent performance has been ordinary as they have lost five of their last seven matches. The previous five games for the Yankees have not been the best as they have a loss to the Rangers, 2 losses to the Cardinals, and won their away matches with these teams only in the reverse fixtures.
| Yankees Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 3, 2024 | TEX | 4-7 | Lose |
| Sep 2, 2024 | TEX | 8-4 | Win |
| Sep 1, 2024 | STL | 7-14 | Lose |
| Aug 31, 2024 | STL | 5-6 | Lose |
| Aug 30, 2024 | STL | 6-3 | Win |
Looking on the other side, the Rangers although their record for the season does not look pleasing have put in a much improved and competitive performance. Their recent performances have been much better, winning six out of their last eight games, one of which was a victory over the Yankees a day before this game. In their last five games, the Rangers have beaten the Yankees and the Athletics and appear to have a bounce that may defy the expectations of many.
| Rangers Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 3, 2024 | NYY | 7-4 | Win |
| Sep 2, 2024 | NYY | 4-8 | Lose |
| Sep 1, 2024 | OAK | 6-4 | Win |
| Aug 31, 2024 | OAK | 3-2 | Win |
| Aug 30, 2024 | OAK | 2-9 | Lose |
Marcus Stroman (10-6, 3.81 ERA) vs. Nathan Eovaldi (10-7, 3.6 ERA)
Marcus Stroman has been instrumental for the Yankees this season with his 10 – 6 win-loss record and his 3.81 earned run average. With 139.1 innings recorded, he has given up 136 hits, displaying a good sense of when to be aggressive and when to be non- aggressive. On the contrary, with a WHIP of 1.39, he has not done a good job of silencing base-runners and in a perhaps decisive game against the Rangers, this might become a factor.
Nathan Eovaldi on the other hand, has a better season with the Rangers as per his numbers of 3.60 ERA and 1.06 WHIP. He perhaps may be the missing piece that the Rangers are missing as he neither gives away walks which figure stands at only 32 this season nor does he allow hits over 140 innings pitched.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Yankees -1.5 (+139), Total Odds: 8.5
The current betting landscape suggests a slight tilt towards the Yankees as favorites in the spread but also acknowledges their recent struggles with the total going over in most of their recent games.
Yankees Betting Trends
The Yankees have demonstrated a pattern where the total consistently goes OVER, particularly in their last 5 games, suggesting a tendency towards high-scoring affairs. However, their struggle on the road, especially against Texas, where they are 1-4 SU in their last 5, might concern bettors leaning towards a simple win-loss bet.
Rangers Betting Trends
The Rangers, meanwhile, have shown strength at home and in recent matchups against the Yankees, with the total going OVER in 4 of their last 5 encounters. This trend aligns with their recent scoring bursts and could be a critical factor for those betting on total points.
Yankees vs. Rangers 9/4/24 Betting Picks
Based on the statistics available and assumptions made, the game is likely to be a high-scoring one, and may in fact go OVER the set line of 8.5. There are big hitters in both teams and pitchers who can easily give up runs under stress. The pitching matchup tilts slightly toward the Rangers as Eovaldi pitches suggesting a close contest but possibly to the advantage of Texas given their recent run at home.
For those into prop bets and a baseball no-cost prediction, it would be wise to bet on the Rangers to cover +1.5 for their previous two results at home against the Yankees making it a safer bet. The outcome of the game is likely to be a close contest in favor of either of the contestants but trends might suggest that Texas might just have too much to lose.