Rangers vs. Orioles MLB Game Preview (6/28/24): Odds, Lineups & Stats

Written By Editorial Team on June 28, 2024
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Rangers vs. Orioles MLB odds Preview

The Texas Rangers are set to play against the Baltimore Orioles on June 28, at 5:05 p.m. at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore. The game will be broadcast on MASN. The Orioles enter with a money line of -136, while the Rangers are at +116. The forecast predicts broken clouds with a high of 80°F. This MLB betting event showcases two teams from the AL, with the Rangers from the West division and the Orioles from the East division.

Texas Rangers vs. Baltimore Orioles Pregame Odds For June 28

MLB betting odds for the upcoming game between the Texas Rangers and the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards show the Orioles as the favorite across various Massachusetts sportsbooks. The run line is consistently set at -1.5 for the Orioles, indicating their favoritism, with the over/under for the game positioned at 8.5, suggesting expectations of moderate scoring from both teams.

  • DraftKings: Orioles -135, over/under 8.5
  • FanDuel: Orioles -142, over/under 8.5
  • Caesars: Orioles -135, over/under 8.5
  • BetMGM: Orioles -135, over/under 8.5

Odds are subject to change and may vary between sportsbooks for the Rangers vs. Orioles.

Rangers vs. Orioles projected starting lineups

Rangers starting lineup

  1. 2B Marcus Semien (R)
  2. SS Corey Seager (L)
  3. 3B Josh Smith (L)
  4. RF Adolis García (R)
  5. 1B Nathaniel Lowe (L)
  6. LF Wyatt Langford (R)
  7. C Jonah Heim (S)
  8. DH Travis Jankowski (L)
  9. CF Leody Taveras (S)

Orioles starting lineup

  1. SS Gunnar Henderson (L)
  2. C Adley Rutschman (S)
  3. 1B Ryan Mountcastle (R)
  4. DH Ryan O’Hearn (L)
  5. RF Anthony Santander (S)
  6. 2B Jordan Westburg (R)
  7. CF Cedric Mullins (L)
  8. LF Colton Cowser (L)
  9. 3B Ramón Urías (R)

Rangers vs. Orioles Probable Pitchers For Friday

Starting PitchersW-LERAWHIPK%BB%
(TEX) Max Scherzer (R)1-00.000.2025.00.0
(BAL) Albert Suárez (R)3-22.701.3318.79.6

Rangers vs. Orioles Injuries – June 28

Texas Rangers:

  • Jacob deGrom (SP) – Out, recovering from right UCL surgery, expected to miss first half of 2024 season.
  • Tyler Mahle (SP) – Out, recovering from Tommy John surgery, expected return in late July.
  • Josh Sborz (RP) – Out, right rotator cuff strain, on 15-day injured list.
  • Austin Pruitt (RP) – Out, right meniscus injury, on 60-day injured list.

Baltimore Orioles:

  • Danny Coulombe (RP) – Out, left elbow inflammation, expected return in September.
  • Dean Kremer (SP) – Out, right triceps strain, expected return in early July.
  • Tyler Wells (SP), John Means (SP), Kyle Bradish (SP) – Out, elbow surgeries, missing remainder of 2024 season.

Projected lineups, pitchers and injuries are pulled from Sportsdata.

Texas Rangers Team Stats

The Texas Rangers, currently third in the AL West Division, show a season record of 37-44. With a batting average of .238 and 79 home runs, their performance has been underwhelming, highlighted by a losing streak of 4 (Streak: L4) in their recent games. The Rangers have struggled in their last ten games, securing only 4 wins against 6 losses.

  • Runs per game: 4.2
  • Team average: .238
  • Team home runs: 79
  • Team Stolen bases: 44
  • Team ERA: 4.19
  • Team pitching strikeouts: 683

Baltimore Orioles Team Stats

Leading the AL East Division, the Baltimore Orioles have an impressive record of 51-30. Their batting average stands at .256, supported by 136 home runs. The Orioles have demonstrated strong performance, particularly in their pitching with an ERA of 3.37, ranking them high in the MLB. Despite a mixed performance in their last ten games (4-6), their recent victory streak (Streak: W2) positions them favorably for upcoming matches. Most recently, the Orioles logged an 11-2 win Thursday against the Rangers.

  • Runs per game: 5.3
  • Team average: .256
  • Team home runs: 136
  • Team Stolen bases: 59
  • Team ERA: 3.37
  • Team pitching strikeouts: 688

Player Stats for Rangers vs. Orioles

The Texas Rangers and Baltimore Orioles are set to clash at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, bringing forward players like Adolis García and Cedric Mullins who are pivotal for their teams. García leads in home runs for the Rangers, while Mullins showcases versatility with the highest stolen bases for the Orioles. Recent performances, such as Alejandro Osuna hitting for the cycle and Heston Kjerstad’s first season homer, highlight the potential impact on the upcoming game, crucial for MLB betting odds.

Texas Rangers Top Performers

The Rangers have shown consistent gameplay with players like Josh Smith leading in batting average and Marcus Semien excelling in runs batted in and runs. Leody Taveras tops the stolen bases, adding dynamic speed on the bases. Recent news of Alejandro Osuna’s power surge and Jonah Heim’s home run adds depth to their offensive lineup.

  • AVG Leader: Josh Smith .298
  • HR Leader: Adolis García 15
  • RBI Leader: Marcus Semien 44
  • Runs Leader: Marcus Semien 52
  • SB Leader: Leody Taveras 8

Baltimore Orioles Top Performers

For the Orioles, Adley Rutschman leads in batting average, while Gunnar Henderson dominates in home runs, RBIs, and runs, marking him as a key player. Cedric Mullins’ speed on bases with the highest stolen bases can be a game-changer. Coby Mayo’s nearing MLB debut and Kjerstad’s recent homer indicate rising stars in the Orioles’ roster.

  • AVG Leader: Adley Rutschman .300
  • HR Leader: Gunnar Henderson 26
  • RBI Leader: Gunnar Henderson 57
  • Runs Leader: Gunnar Henderson 72
  • SB Leader: Cedric Mullins 16
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