Stephen Nover's Run Line Game of the Week
(MLB) Texas vs. Arizona,
Point Spread: -1.50 | 121.00 Arizona (Home)
Result: Win
I see this as a kill spot for the Diamondbacks so I'm fine laying 1 1/2 runs with them. Texas has a little win streak going, but the Rangers aren't going to keep that up. They are pitching Bartolo Colon and their shaky bullpen just got much worse with closer Keone Kela traded to the Pirates. Kela was by far their best relief pitcher.

The Rangers' focus may not all be there with this being the final day of the trade deadline. Texas also returns home after this game.

Colon is an ageless wonder being 45 and fat. However, he's hitting the wall with a 5.96 ERA in his last four starts.

The Diamondbacks have Zack Godley going. He pitches much better at Chase Field. Godley usually gets solid run support, too. He's among the wins leaders with 11.

Arizona fortified its lineup trding for Eduardo Escobar and with Steven Souza Jr. getting healthy.