MLB World Series Best Bets: Game 4 – Texas Rangers vs Arizona Diamondbacks (Oct. 31st, 2023)

• Date: Tuesday, October 31, 2023
• Location: Chase Field in Phoenix, AZ
• TV: FOX
• Odds/Point Spread: Texas (-116) Arizona (-102)

Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook (USA), Bodog Sportsbook (Canada)

The Texas Rangers will face the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 4 of the World Series at Chase Field on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. After winning Game 3 by a score of 3-1, the Rangers lead the series 2-1. The odds for this game have the Rangers as favorites at -116 and the Diamondbacks as underdogs at -102. The betting total is set at 9. The probable starting pitchers for this game are Joe Mantiply for the Rangers and Andrew Heaney for the Diamondbacks.

The Texas Rangers have shown their offensive strength with 326 doubles and 233 home runs this season. They have a slugging percentage of .452 and have scored an average of 5.4 runs per game, which ranks them 3rd in the league. The Rangers have also recorded 845 RBI’s and 1,470 hits with an average of .263. Their pitching staff has a K/BB ratio of 2.75 and a collective WHIP of 1.27.

On the other hand, the Arizona Diamondbacks have an on-base percentage of .322 and a team batting average of .250. They have hit a total of 166 home runs and scored an average of 4.60 runs per game. The Diamondbacks have recorded 1,359 base hits and 706 RBIs this season.

When it comes to pitching, the Rangers have given up 198 home runs and 716 total runs this season. Their team ERA is 4.28, and they have struck out 1,351 batters. The Diamondbacks, on the other hand, have allowed 197 home runs and 761 runs. They have a team ERA of 4.47 and a strikeout to walk ratio of 8.50.

In terms of bullpen performance, the Rangers have a save rate of 47.6% with 30 saves this year. However, they have blown 33 of 63 save chances. The Diamondbacks have a save percentage of 62.0% with 44 saves and 27 blown saves.

Defensively, the Rangers have a fielding percentage of .990, ranking them 2nd in professional baseball. They have turned 143 double plays and have accumulated 4,309 putouts. The Diamondbacks have a fielding percentage of .990, ranking them 1st in pro baseball. They have turned 134 double plays and have accumulated 4,306 putouts.

The Pick: Texas Rangers -116