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San Diego Padres vs. Texas Rangers
The San Diego Padres and the Texas Rangers will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Globe Life Field in an interleague contest.
The Padres will pin their hopes on the pitching of left hander Adrian Morejon in this game. Morejon has a 0-0 record and a 0.00 ERA this season.
Meanwhile, it'll be Mike Minor who starts for the Rangers. Left hander Minor is 0-3 with a 5.49 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Padres as -132-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game's total opened at 8.5.
Texas was a 14-4 loser in its last match on the road against the Padres. They lost as +126 underdogs, while the total score of 18 made winners of OVER bettors.
San Diego won its last outing, a 14-4 result against the Rangers on August 17. Bettors who backed the Padres at -136 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (18) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
San Diego:
Team record: 12-12 SU
San Diego is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
San Diego is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
San Diego is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Texas:
Team record: 10-11 SU
Texas is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
Texas is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Texas is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
Next up:
San Diego home to Texas Wednesday, August 19