So far, the Texas Rangers remain one of the biggest surprises in 2023 MLB. Texas was not a hot ticket on the future market baseball betting odds. But their long rebuild is finally paying off. The Rangers have led the American League West for most of the season. Most important of all, Texas could beat out arch-rival and the defending World Series champion Houston Astros. In like manner, the San Francisco Giants are in the National League West division race. Following a 2022 step back, the Giants are back as contenders.
Texas Rangers vs. San Francisco Giants MLB Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Friday, August 11, 2023, 10:35 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Oracle Park, San Francisco, CA |
| TV Coverage: | Apple TV |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Rangers | -1½ ( +150 ) | 8½ ( -110 ) | -105 |  |
| Giants | +1½ ( -170 ) | 8½ ( -110 ) | -105 | |
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Rangers at Giants SBG Betting Odds Analysis
So far this season, Texas has a nice profit against the moneyline and has made much more money against the runline. Texas is trending over the offshore betting total this season.
By contrast, this season, San Francisco is in the black against the moneyline and in the red against the runline. San Francisco is trending under the total this season.
Texas Rangers Team Overview
Overall, the Texas Rangers are 66-46 straight up and 55-48-9 over/under the total. Texas is 1st in the American League West Division standings. In the American League West Division race, Houston is three games behind the Rangers. Late on, the Rangers have covered seven out of their last ten games. The Rangers have gone under the total in seven of their previous ten matchups. Texas ranks 1st for run production and 14th for earned run average.
Jon Gray is the probable starter for Texas. So far, the right-hander is 7-5 with a 3.72 earned run average and 1.24 WHIP. Texas won three of his last five starts. Overall, Texas ranks 26th for bullpen earned run average. Closer Will Smith is 1-3 with a 3.07 ERA and 20 saves in 22 opportunities. Corey Seager leads the Rangers with 97 runs, 29 doubles, 18 home runs, 64 runs batted in, and a 1.055 OPS.
San Francisco Giants Team Overview
Overall, the San Francisco Giants are 61-51 straight up and 46-62-3 over/under the total. San Francisco is 2nd in the National League West Division standings. San Francisco is four games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West Division race. Late on, the Giants have covered six out of their last ten games. The Giants have gone over the total in eight of their previous ten matchups. San Francisco ranks 18th for run production and 8th for earned run average.
Namely, Jon Gray is the probable starter for Texas. This season, the right-hander is 7-5 with a 3.72 earned run average and 1.24 WHIP. San Francisco won three of his last four starts. Overall, San Francisco ranks 6th for bullpen earned run average. Closer Camilo Doval is 3-3 with a 2.47 ERA and 33 saves in 36 opportunities. JD Davis leads the Giants with 44 runs, 15 doubles, 14 home runs, and 55 runs batted in.
Rangers at Giants SBG Free Pick
In this situation, Texas will offer superior value with the MLB odds. Cause by the Rangers being a quality road dog. As was previously noted, the Rangers are in good form and reliable against the board.
Rangers at Giants SBG Best Bet: Texas Rangers.