On Monday, May 12, the struggling Colorado Rockies (7-33) will face off against the Texas Rangers (20-21) at Globe Life Field in Arlington. Rockies pitcher Chase Dollander is set to take the mound against Rangers starter Tyler Mahle.
After a tough stretch, the Rockies broke their losing streak with a solid victory in their last game, scoring nine runs—their highest run total since mid-April. This offensive display could provide a much-needed boost for a team that has experienced significant challenges this season.
The Rangers come into this matchup with some momentum as well, having secured a series win against the Detroit Tigers, clinched 2-1. In their recent game, Nathan Eovaldi shined, pitching seven innings without giving up a run, alongside seven strikeouts.
Diving into the upcoming game’s matchup: Dollander’s record stands at 2-3 with a 7.71 ERA, and he struggled in his last start against the Tigers, allowing six earned runs over three innings. In contrast, Mahle leads with a strong 3-1 record and a 1.48 ERA, most recently throwing five innings while giving up only two earned runs against the Boston Red Sox.
In terms of betting insights, the Rangers have won their last three home games against the Rockies, but they have struggled to cover the spread in their previous encounters. Current odds reflect the Rangers as significant favorites.
As for predictions, the NBC Sports betting model favors the Rangers on the moneyline while suggesting a possible play on the Rockies at +1.5. For totals, there’s a lean towards betting the over set at 8.0 runs.
Fans are encouraged to stay updated with all the latest player news and stats through Rotoworld Player News as the season progresses. The game is set to start at 8:05 PM EST and will air on the Rangers Sports Network and Victory+.