The San Diego Padres (11-12) take on the Texas Rangers (10-10) in the first game of their series. First pitch is at 9:05 p.m. ET at Globe Life Field. We analyze the Padres-Rangers betting odds and lines, with MLB picks and best bets.
Padres at Rangers: Projected starting pitchers
RHP Zach Davies vs. RHP Jordan Lyles
Davies: 2-2, 2.78 ERA, 18 K, 22 2/3 IP, 4 starts
- Davies has allowed two home runs each to Rangers OF Derek Dietrich and 3B Todd Frazier.
- This will be Davies’ first career start against Texas.
Lyles: 1-1, 6.06 ERA, 12 K, 16 1/3 IP, 4 starts
- Lyles was 1-0 with a 1.54 ERA in two starts against the Padres in 2019.
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Padres at Rangers: Key injuries
Get the latest injury news here.
Padres
- RP Kirby Yates (elbow) out
- LF Wil Myers (back) questionable
- RP Jose Castillo (back) out
Rangers
- RP Nick Goody (back) out
- RP Jose Leclerc (shoulder) out
- C Robinson Chirinos (ankle) out
Padres at Rangers: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 10:20 a.m. ET.
Prediction
Padres 4, Rangers 3
Moneyline (ML)
The PADRES (-134), losers of five straight games, are favored to win against the Rangers (+120). Both teams are on different trajectories, as the Rangers have won seven of 10, while the Padres are mired in a five-game skid. They had won four of their previous five.
San Diego will get back on track Monday with the favorable pitching matchup. Take the PADRES (-134).
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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)
The Padres are favored at -1.5 (+115). They have been better against the run line (12-11) than Texas (8-12); however, San Diego is 5-8 ATS on the road, while Texas is 6-5 ATS at home. Expect a one-run game.
Go with the RANGERS +1.5 (-139).
Over/Under (O/U)
Go to the alternate lines for a total of 8.5 runs. The Rangers have been even with the Over/Under this season, while the Padres have gone Under more often than not. Rangers home games have gone Under in seven of 11 games.
Take the UNDER 8.5 RUNS (+110).
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