The New York Yankees (14-11) will travel to begin a 4-game series against the Texas Rangers (14-10) on Thursday at Globe Life Field. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Yankees vs. Rangers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Yankees went 4-3 vs. the Rangers in 2022
On Wednesday, the Yankees defeated the Twins 12-6 with 5 players having multi-hit games as New York ended a 3-game losing streak.
The Rangers lost 5-3 to the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday. Although Texas was swept in its 3-game series against the Reds, it has still won 6 of its last 10 contests.
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Yankees at Rangers projected starters
RHP Gerrit Cole vs. LHP Andrew Heaney
Cole (4-0, 0.79 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 0.79 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 9.5 K/9 in 34 IP.
- Hasn’t surrendered more than 2 ER in any of his starts this season
- Owns a 5-4 record with a 3.84 ERA and a 1.11 WHIP with 14.3 K/9 in 13 career starts against the Rangers
Heaney (2-1, 4.34 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.34 WHIP, 4.3 BB/9 and 9.6 K/9 in 18 2/3 IP.
- 1st start of season: Allowed 7 ER on 7 H with 2 BB and 2 K in 2 2/3 IP
- Last 3 starts: Has allowed a combined 2 ER on 9 H with 7 BB and 18 K in 16 IP
Yankees 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 10:02 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Yankees -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | Rangers +145 (bet $100 to win $145)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Yankees -1.5 (-105) | Rangers +1.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)
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Yankees at Rangers picks and predictions
Prediction
Yankees 3, Rangers 2
Moneyline
PASS.
While the Yankees are expected to win with Cole on the bump, taking them straight up isn’t worth the risk. I’d feel better taking New York’s money line in this contest if you can get it at -160 or better.
Run line/Against the spread
RANGERS +1.5 (-115) is how I’d play the spread as Heaney has pitched well for Texas in his recent outings. On top of that, the Yankees are slashing .200/.335/.309 against LHP this season.
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Over/Under
BET UNDER 7.5 (+100).
With Cole and Heaney on the mound in this game, I don’t expect many runs to be scored in Thursday’s matchup. The Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Texas and 6-1 in the last 7 meetings overall.
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