The Atlanta Braves host the Texas Rangers on July 18, 2026. First pitch from Truist Park is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on RSN.
The Braves are favored by -112 on the moneyline and are +1.5 on the run line. The Rangers are -104 on the moneyline and -1.5 on the run line. The total is set at 9 runs.
Find our MLB picks and Rangers vs Braves prediction below, as well as probable pitchers, weather report, and more.
Rangers vs Braves Prediction
- Rangers vs Braves Pick: Under 9 (-115)
Our Rangers vs Braves best bet is Under 9 total runs in this game. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Rangers vs Braves Odds
| Rangers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +158 | 9 -105o / -115u | -104 |
| Braves Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -192 | 9 -105o / -115u | -112 |
- Rangers vs Braves moneyline: Rangers -104, Braves -112
- Rangers vs Braves over/under: 9 (-105o / -115u)
- Rangers vs Braves spread: Rangers -1.5 (+158), Braves +1.5 (-192)
Rangers vs Braves Probable Pitchers
| MacKenzie Gore (LHP, TEX) | Stat | Owen Murphy (RHP, ATL) |
|---|---|---|
| 5-8 | W-L | 0-1 |
| 2.1 | fWAR (FanGraphs) | 0.1 |
| 4.63 / 3.88 | ERA / xERA | 2.25 / 2.76 |
| 3.62 / 3.89 | FIP / xFIP | 1.85 / 3.77 |
| 16.5 | K-BB% | 28.6 |
| 37.3 | GB% | 22.2 |
| .295 | BABIP | .111 |
| 98 | Stuff+ | 102 |
| 101 | Location+ | 105 |
Rangers vs Braves MLB Betting Preview
Sean Zerillo's projections show solid value on the Under today.
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Rangers vs Braves Pick, Betting Analysis
BARTOLO projects the Rangers for 4.31 runs and the Braves for 4.05, so the total would go below the current line.
Atlanta ranks 15th in wRC+ in the majors with a 100 rating, but does much worse against left-handed pitchers like Rangers starter MacKenzie Gore, falling all the way to the 23rd spot and a 92 wRC+ rating vs. LHP.
Meanwhile, Texas has only scored nine runs combined in their last three games on the road. Also, there's one important bat missing in their lineup: Corey Seager. The shortstop is on the DL with lower-back inflammation.
Plus, the Braves bullpen leads the league in ERA with 3.07.
Let's go with the under this afternoon at Truist Park.
Pick: Under 9 (-115, FanDuel)
