Diamondbacks vs Rangers Prediction 5/12/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

In this article we will formulate a Diamondbacks vs Rangers prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, May 12th at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. 

Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Preview

The Arizona Diamondbacks are 20-20 this season after they won game one by a score of 1-0 last night. Arizona scored their only run in the first inning, which was enough to get the shutout win. The Diamondbacks recorded six hits in the game and they were led by Perdomo, who went 2-4 with one RBI. Soroka allowed three hits and zero earned runs over 6.1 innings for the win, while Sewald picked up the save. Prior to this series, Arizona won two out of three against the Mets, but lost two out of three against the Pirates before that. 

This season, Arizona has a 4.38 ERA with a 1.29 WHIP and a .241 opponent batting average, while they have scored 170 runs with a .235 batting average and a .297 on base percentage. Ildemaro Vargas has led the Diamondbacks with six home runs and 24 RBIs, while Corbin Carroll has added five home runs and 20 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Arizona is Zac Gallen, who is 1-3 with a 4.70 ERA and a 1.49 WHIP over 38.1 innings pitched this season. 

Texas Rangers Betting Preview

The Texas Rangers are 19-22 this year after they lost game one by a score of 1-0 on Monday night. Texas pitched very well all night, but their offense forgot to show up in the shutout loss. The Rangers recorded four hits in the game and they were led by Nimmo, who went 1-4. Junis allowed two hits and one earned run over 2.2 innings for the loss, while Gray threw 2.2 scoreless innings in relief. Prior to this series, Texas won two out of three against the Cubs, but lost two out of three against the Yankees before that. 

This season, Texas has a 3.59 ERA with a 1.22 WHIP and a .229 opponent batting average, while they have scored 149 runs with a .232 batting average and a .314 on base percentage. Jake Burger has led the Rangers with six home runs and 21 RBIs, while Corey Seager has added seven home runs and 19 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Texas is MacKenzie Gore, who is 2-3 with a 5.18 ERA and a 1.40 WHIP over 40.0 innings pitched this year. 

Why the Texas Rangers will win

• The Diamondbacks have lost four of their last five road games after playing the previous day.
• The Rangers have won four of their last five night games against NL West opponents following a loss.
• The Rangers have covered the run line in each of their last three games following a home loss.
• The Rangers have led after 5 innings in three of their last four games as home favorites against National League opponents.

Why the Arizona Diamondbacks will win

• The Diamondbacks have won each of their last three games as underdogs against the Rangers.
• The Rangers have lost five of their last six games as favorites against National League opponents following a home loss.
• The Diamondbacks have covered the run line in each of their last six road games against AL West opponents.
• The Rangers have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last nine night games against the Diamondbacks following a loss.
• The Rangers have trailed after 5 innings in four of their last five games as favorites.
• The Diamondbacks have led after 3 innings in four of their last five games at Globe Life Field against opponents that held a losing record.
• The Diamondbacks have won the first inning in three of their last four games against AL West opponents.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Rangers’ last nine games as favorites against National League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Each of the Diamondbacks’ last six games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Diamondbacks’ last four night games against American League opponents.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in four of the last five games between the Diamondbacks and Rangers.

Texas Rangers Player Prop Facts

• MacKenzie Gore has recorded seven or more strikeouts in six of his last seven appearances with his team as a favorite against NL opponents.
• Wyatt Langford has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine appearances with the Rangers as favorites against NL West opponents.
• Wyatt Langford has hit a home run in two of his last three appearances with the Rangers as favorites against NL West opponents.

Arizona Diamondbacks Player Prop Facts

• Geraldo Perdomo has recorded at least one hit in each of his eight previous road appearances against the Rangers.
• Zac Gallen has recorded a win in three of his last four appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
• Zac Gallen has recorded five or more strikeouts in 18 of his 22 previous appearances against AL West opponents.
• James McCann has hit a home run in two of his last three road appearances with the Diamondbacks against AL opponents.

Diamondbacks vs Rangers Prediction 

Arizona comes into this matchup on a three game losing streak and they have allowed a total of two runs in those three games. The Diamondbacks are 8-11 on the road this year, while the Rangers are 9-10 at home. Texas has scored three runs or fewer in four of their last five games, but they have allowed a total of one run in their last three. The Rangers are starting Gore, who has allowed 3+ earned runs in his last four outings, while Gallen has allowed 10 earned runs and 13 hits in his last 9.2 innings. Take the over here, as both starters have struggled.

David Racey's Pick: Over 8