The Texas Rangers (9-9) take on the Colorado Rockies (12-7) in the second game of their series. First pitch is at 8:10 p.m. ET at Coors Field on Saturday. We analyze the Rangers-Rockies betting odds and lines, with MLB picks and best bets.
Rangers at Rockies: Projected starting pitchers
RHP Kyle Gibson vs. RHP German Marquez
Gibson: 0-2, 4.11 ERA, 15 K
- This will be Gibson’s first-ever start against the Rockies.
- He is 4-11 with a 5.40 ERA in 20 career starts against the National League
Marquez: 2-2, 2.08 ERA, 27 K
- Marquez has not given up more than two earned runs in any start so far this season.
- He took the opening day loss against the Rangers despite giving up only one run in 5.2 innings.
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Rangers at Rockies: Key injuries
Get the latest injury news here.
Rangers
- C Robinson Chirinos (ankle) out
- RP Nick Goody (back) out
- CF Danny Santana (arm) out
Rockies
- SS Chris Owings (hamstring) questionable
- RP Wade Davis (shoulder) out
Rangers at Rockies: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 11:30 a.m. ET.
Prediction
Rockies 7, Rangers 3
Moneyline (ML)
The Rockies are favored Saturday at -162. They are 5-5 in their last 10 games and the Rangers have won three in a row, but Gibson has never pitched in Coors Field, which will be an adjustment. He has not pitched well in his career against the National League and now must do so in the thin Denver air. Take the ROCKIES -162.
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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)
The run line is a basic one-run spread. The Rockies, favored to win straight up, are at -1 (-121). The Rockies have the fourth-best ATS record at 12-7, while Texas is 7-11 ATS. Since we like the Rockies to win straight up, you should take them to cover. ROCKIES -1 (-121).
Over/Under (O/U)
The total is set at 11.5 runs, -110 on either side. Games at Coors Field get high totals and, as a result, the Rockies’ games go Under more often than Over (8-10-1 O/U). Texas is 9-9 O/U this year. With Marquez’s low ERA, expect the Texas bats to be relatively quiet. Take the UNDER 11.5 runs (-110).
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