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The Detroit Tigers (31-30) close out their 7-game road trip on Wednesday with the final game of their 3-game series against the Texas Rangers (29-32). First pitch from Globe Life Field is at 8:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Tigers vs. Rangers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Tied 3-3
The Tigers are seeking a series sweep after taking the 1st 2 games of the series, winning 2-1 on Monday and 3-1 on Tuesday. They have won 3 in a row and 8 of their last 11.
The Rangers had won 5 of 6 coming into the series against Detroit. However, they are 5-9 in their last 14 games overall.
Tigers at Rangers projected starters
RHP Kenta Maeda vs. RHP Jose Urena
Maeda (2-2, 6.25 ERA) makes his 10th start. He has a 1.41 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 6.7 K/9 in 40 1/3 IP.
- Last start: Loss, 4 2/3 IP, 5 R, 8 H, 2 BB, 6 K in 7-3 road loss to Boston Red Sox last Friday
- Allowed 6 R (5 ER) in 2 2/3 IP in a 9-7 loss to Rangers at home on April 18
Urena (1-5, 3.74 ERA) makes his 6th start and 16th appearance. He has a 1.34 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 6.1 K/9 through 45 2/3 IP.
- Last start: Loss, 2 1/3 IP, 4 R (2 ER), 4 H, 2 BB, 2 K in 8-2 road loss to Miami Marlins last Friday
- Is 1-3 with 3.24 ERA in 5 starts since being moved from the bullpen to the rotation
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Tigers at Rangers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:56 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Tigers +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Rangers -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Tigers +1.5 (-185) | Rangers -1.5 (+150)
- Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: +100 | U: -120)
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Tigers at Rangers picks and predictions
Prediction
Rangers 5, Tigers 2
Moneyline
The Rangers have not been swept in a series at home this season while the only road series the Tigers have swept is the opening 3-game road series of the season against the White Sox.
Urena, although he struggled in his last outing, has been solid in 5 starts while Maeda has allowed 5 or more runs in 4 starts this season.
But with how the Rangers go with their wins, it is better to bet the run line, even though -130 is a good play.
PASS.
Run line/Against the spread
The last 9 losses for the Tigers and 11 of the last 12 have been by multiple runs. The Rangers’ last 5 wins and 8 of the last 10 have been by more than 1 run.
BET RANGERS -1.5 (+150).
Over/Under
The Rangers’ last 4 games and 10 of the last 11 have had totals of 8 or fewer runs.
It has been pretty even for the Tigers as 6 of their last 11 games have not reached 9 total runs.
BET UNDER 9 (-120).
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