Michael Wacha Projections, Prop Bets & Odds

Strikeouts Prop Odds:

Strikeouts 4.5 over: -146

Strikeouts 4.5 under: 114

Trends Favoring The Over Strikeouts Prop

The Globe Life Field roof projects to be closed today, making the temperature in this contest -8° colder than the average outdoor game on the slate — favorable for pitching.

Considering the 1.08 gap between Michael Wacha's 6.75 K/9 and his 7.83 estimated true talent K/9 (via the leading projection system, THE BAT), it's safe to say he's been one of the least fortunate pitchers in Major League Baseball this year when it comes to strikeouts and ought to positively regress the rest of the season.

Trends Favoring The Under Strikeouts Shots Prop

Michael Wacha will be at a disadvantage playing away from home today.

Michael Wacha wasn't on when it came to striking batters out in his previous start and accumulated 2 Ks.

Michael Wacha's fastball velocity has dropped 1 mph this year (92.6 mph) below where it was last season (93.6 mph).

Michael Wacha has utilized his change-up 6.4% less often this season (25.9%) than he did last season (32.3%).

Out of all starters, Michael Wacha's fastball spin rate of 2166 rpm ranks in the 10th percentile this year.

Michael Wacha is projected to have 4.6 Strikeouts in today's game.

Earned Runs Prop Odds:

Earned Runs 2.5 over: -105

Earned Runs 2.5 under: -120

Trends Favoring The Over Earned Runs Prop

The Texas Rangers have been the 3rd-unluckiest offense in the league this year, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), and are likely to positively regress in future games

Globe Life Field has the 8th-shortest fence height (on average) in the league.

Michael Wacha will be at a disadvantage playing away from home today.

Michael Wacha's fastball velocity has dropped 1 mph this year (92.6 mph) below where it was last season (93.6 mph).

Michael Wacha has utilized his change-up 6.4% less often this season (25.9%) than he did last season (32.3%).

Trends Favoring The Under Earned Runs Shots Prop

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT)'s estimation, Michael Wacha's overall pitching ability grades out in the 76th percentile among all starters in Major League Baseball currently.

Globe Life Field ranks as the #28 field in Major League Baseball for batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).

The 7th-deepest centerfield fences in the league are found in Globe Life Field.

The Globe Life Field roof projects to be closed today, making the temperature in this contest -8° colder than the average outdoor game on the slate — favorable for pitching.

Michael Wacha was in good form in his last game started and conceded 1 ER.

Michael Wacha is projected to have 2.8 Earned Runs in today's game.

Pitching Outs Prop Odds:

Pitching Outs 17.5 over: -161

Pitching Outs 17.5 under: 128

Trends Favoring The Over Pitching Outs Prop

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT)'s estimation, Michael Wacha's overall pitching ability grades out in the 76th percentile among all starters in Major League Baseball currently.

Michael Wacha has recorded 17.1 outs per outing this year, placing in the 76th percentile.

Globe Life Field ranks as the #28 field in Major League Baseball for batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT).

The 7th-deepest centerfield fences in the league are found in Globe Life Field.

The Globe Life Field roof projects to be closed today, making the temperature in this contest -8° colder than the average outdoor game on the slate — favorable for pitching.

Trends Favoring The Under Pitching Outs Shots Prop

The Texas Rangers have been the 3rd-unluckiest offense in the league this year, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), and are likely to positively regress in future games

Globe Life Field has the 8th-shortest fence height (on average) in the league.

Michael Wacha will be at a disadvantage playing away from home today.

Michael Wacha's fastball velocity has dropped 1 mph this year (92.6 mph) below where it was last season (93.6 mph).

Michael Wacha has utilized his change-up 6.4% less often this season (25.9%) than he did last season (32.3%).

Michael Wacha is projected to have 16.7 Pitching Outs in today's game.