Rangers vs. Diamondbacks World Series Game 1 Prediction, Odds, Picks - October 27

The World Series begins on Friday when the Texas Rangers play host to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Action begins at 8:03 PM ET at Globe Life Field, and can be watched on FOX. The Rangers are the favorite in this one, at -159, while the underdog Diamondbacks have +135 odds to upset. Texas is a 1.5-run favorite (at +128 odds). The matchup's total is set at 8.5 runs.

The probable pitchers are Nathan Eovaldi (12-5, 3.63 ERA) for the Rangers against Zac Gallen (17-9, 3.47 ERA) for the Diamondbacks.

Take a look at everything you need from a betting perspective on the Rangers-Diamondbacks game, from the point spread, moneyline, Over/Under and expert picks.

Rangers vs. Diamondbacks Game Information & Odds

• When: Friday, October 27, 2023 at 8:03 PM ET
• Where: Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas
• How to Watch on TV: FOX

Rangers vs. Diamondbacks Prediction

• Score Prediction: Rangers 5, Diamondbacks 4
• Total Prediction: Over 8.5 runs
• Win Probabilities: Rangers 56%, Diamondbacks 44%

Rangers vs. Diamondbacks Betting Insights

• The Rangers have entered the game as favorites 115 times this season and won 67, or 58.3%, of those games.
• Texas is 31-16 this season when entering a game favored by -159 or more on the moneyline.
• The oddsmakers' moneyline implies a 61.4% chance of a victory for the Rangers.
• The Diamondbacks have been underdogs in 99 games this season and have come away with the win 50 times (50.5%) in those contests.
• This year, Arizona has won 15 of 34 games when listed as at least +135 or worse on the moneyline.
• The Diamondbacks have an implied victory probability of 42.6% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.

Rangers Recent Betting Performance

• The Rangers have a 1-2 record across the three games they were favored on the moneyline in their last 10 matchups.
• In their last 10 outings, the Rangers and their opponents combined to go over the run total six times (all 10 of the games had set totals).
• The Rangers' record against the spread is 8-2-0 over their past 10 games.

Rangers Recent Stats

Rangers Player Insights

• Marcus Semien is batting .276 with 40 doubles, four triples, 29 home runs and 72 walks.
• Of all hitters in baseball, Semien's home run total ranks him 30th, and his RBI tally puts him 16th.
• Semien carries a two-game hitting streak into this matchup. In his last five games he is batting .200 with four walks.
• Corey Seager is batting .327 to lead his team.
• Seager is 16th in homers and 27th in RBI in the major leagues.
• Adolis Garcia paces the Rangers with 39 home runs and 107 runs batted in.
• Garcia is on a six-game hitting streak entering this contest. During his last 10 games he is batting .357 with a double, six home runs and 19 RBI.
• Nate Lowe is hitting .262 with 38 doubles, three triples, 17 home runs and 93 walks.
• Lowe has recorded at least one hit in six straight games. In his last 10 games he is hitting .231 with a double, three home runs, three walks and five RBI.

Rangers Team Props

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Diamondbacks Recent Betting Performance

• In 10 games as underdogs over the last 10 matchups, the Diamondbacks have a record of 7-3.
• In their last 10 games with a total, the Diamondbacks and their opponents have combined to hit the over four times.
• Over their last 10 games, the Diamondbacks are 7-3-0 against the spread.

Diamondbacks Recent Stats

Diamondbacks Player Insights

• Corbin Carroll leads the Diamondbacks with a team-high batting average of .285.
• In all of the majors, Carroll is 46th in homers and 66th in RBI.
• Carroll has collected a hit in three games in a row. During his last five outings he is hitting .250 with a walk and two RBI.
• Christian Walker has been a reliable source of runs this year, leading the lineup with 33 home runs and 103 runs batted in.
• Walker is 16th in homers and 12th in RBI among all MLB batters this season.
• Ketel Marte is hitting .276 with 26 doubles, nine triples, 25 home runs and 71 walks.
• Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has 35 doubles, two triples, 24 home runs and 33 walks while batting .261.

Diamondbacks Team Props