The Texas Rangers (58-39) welcome the Los Angeles Dodgers (55-40) to Globe Life Field Friday. First pitch is set for 8:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Dodgers vs. Rangers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting since Dodgers won 2 of 3 in 2021
The Dodgers are 26-24 on the road this season and have been on fire recently, posting an 8-2 record over their last 10 games. Los Angeles sits first in the NL West.
The Rangers sit atop the AL West and are 33-18 at home this season, the 2nd-best home record in the AL behind Tampa Bay. They have also been playing well of late, winning 7 of their last 10 games.
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Dodgers at Rangers projected starters
RHP Tony Gonsolin vs. LHP Andrew Heaney
Gonsolin (5-3, 3.72 ERA) makes his 15th start. He has a 1.09 WHIP, 3.3 BB/9 and 7.1 K/9 in 72 2/3 innings.
- Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 2H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 3 K in 5-1 win vs. New York Mets on July 15
- Dodgers are 7-7 in his appearances
- Is 1-2 on the road with a 2.94 ERA this season
Heaney (6-6, 4.43 ERA) makes his 19th start. He has a 1.34 WHIP, 3.6 BB/9 and 9.6 K/9 in 91 1/3 innings.
- Last start: Win, 5 1/3 IP, 6 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 4 K in 2-0 win against the Cleveland Guardians on July 15
- Rangers are 10-8 in his starts
- Has allowed more than 3 ER in just 4 starts
Dodgers 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 12:02 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Dodgers -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Rangers -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -1.5 (+145) | Rangers +1.5 (-175)
- Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Dodgers at Rangers picks and predictions
Prediction
Rangers 6, Dodgers 4
Moneyline
BET RANGERS (-110).
While the run line indicates they are an underdog, the Rangers have still performed well in the situation, posting a 6-4 record as a home underdog this season. The Dodgers are just 17-17 as a road favorite.
The Rangers have also been better with Heaney on the mound than the Dodgers have been with Gonsolin. The Rangers are a strong 34-23 coming off a win, which they are here.
The trends point to Texas, so take RANGERS (-110).
Run line/Against the spread
PASS.
There just isn’t value here.
The Rangers are 8-2 on the run line as a home underdog, but they are unplayable at +1.5 (-175). The Dodgers aren’t worth a play at -1.5 (+145) given the aforementioned notes.
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Over/Under
LEAN OVER 9.5 (-105).
The Dodgers are a league-best 55-36-4 O/U this season, and they have gone Over in 3 straight games, scoring at least 5 runs in each of those. They are 5-3 O/U in their last 8 games.
The Rangers are 2-4 O/U over their last 6 but are 48-40-9 O/U on the season. Texas has scored at least 5 runs in 3 of its last 4 games. Both teams rank in the top five in HRs and RBIs, so the strength is there in the offense.
That said, back the OVER 9.5 (-105).
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