Rangers vs. Diamondbacks World Series Game 2 Prediction, Odds, Picks - October 28

The Texas Rangers will host the Arizona Diamondbacks in the second game of the World Series on Saturday at 8:03 PM ET, live on FOX from Globe Life Field. The Diamondbacks will look to bounce back after falling behind in the series in Game 1. The Diamondbacks are listed as +128 moneyline underdogs for this matchup with the Rangers (-150). Texas is favored on the run line (-1.5 with +133 odds). The game's total is listed at 9 runs.

The Rangers are set to start Jordan Montgomery (10-11, 3.20 ERA) against the Diamondbacks and Merrill Kelly (12-8, 3.29 ERA).

Here is 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: Saturday, October 28, 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: Under 9 runs
• Win Probabilities: Rangers 56%, Diamondbacks 44%

Rangers vs. Diamondbacks Betting Insights

• The Rangers have entered the game as favorites 116 times this season and won 68, or 58.6%, of those games.
• This season Texas has won 35 of its 56 games, or 62.5%, when favored by at least -150 on the moneyline.
• The moneyline for this contest implies a 60% chance of a victory for the Rangers.
• The Diamondbacks have been chosen as underdogs in 100 games this year and have walked away with the win 50 times (50%) in those games.
• Arizona has a win-loss record of 20-25 when favored by +128 or worse by sportsbooks this year.
• The Diamondbacks have an implied victory probability of 43.9% according to the moneyline set by sportsbooks for this matchup.

Rangers Recent Betting Performance

• The Rangers played as the moneyline favorite for four of their last 10 games, and finished 2-2 in those matchups.
• In their last 10 matchups (all had set totals), the Rangers combined with their opponents to hit the over on the total seven times.
• The Rangers' ATS record is 7-3-0 over their past 10 games.

Rangers Recent Stats

Rangers Player Insights

• Marcus Semien is hitting .276 with 40 doubles, four triples, 29 home runs and 72 walks.
• Semien's home runs rank him 30th in the majors, and he ranks 16th in RBI.
• Semien brings a hitting streak of three games into this matchup. During his last five outings he is batting .217 with three walks.
• Corey Seager has a club-leading .327 batting average.
• Including all MLB batters, Seager ranks 16th in homers and 27th in RBI.
• Seager heads into this matchup looking for his third game in a row with a hit. During his last five outings he is batting .318 with two doubles, three home runs, three walks and five RBI.
• Adolis Garcia has accumulated a team-best 39 home runs and 107 runs batted in.
• Garcia is on a seven-game hitting streak entering this contest. In his last 10 outings he is hitting .415 with seven home runs, a walk and 21 RBI.
• Nate Lowe is batting .262 with 38 doubles, three triples, 17 home runs and 93 walks.

Rangers Team Props

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Diamondbacks Recent Betting Performance

• The Diamondbacks have played as underdogs in 10 of their past 10 games and have gone 6-4 in those contests.
• The Diamondbacks and their opponents have combined to hit the over four times in their last 10 games with a total.
• The Diamondbacks have won seven of their last 10 games against the spread.

Diamondbacks Recent Stats

Diamondbacks Player Insights

• Corbin Carroll leads the team in batting average with a high-water mark of .285.
• Carroll's home run total puts him 46th in the majors, and he is 66th in RBI.
• Carroll carries a four-game hitting streak into this matchup. During his last five outings he is batting .286 with a triple, a walk and four RBI.
• Christian Walker has hit 33 home runs with 103 RBI, leading the team in both categories.
• Walker is 16th in home runs and 12th in RBI among all hitters in the big leagues.
• Ketel Marte is hitting .276 with 26 doubles, nine triples, 25 home runs and 71 walks.
• Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is batting .261 with 35 doubles, two triples, 24 home runs and 33 walks.

Diamondbacks Team Props