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Cincinnati Reds at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Cincinnati Reds at Texas Rangers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Cincinnati Reds (15-12) and Texas Rangers (14-14) conclude their 3-game series Sunday. First pitch from Globe Life Field is slated for 2:35 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Reds vs. Rangers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 1-1

The Reds evened the series with an 8-4 victory behind a huge performance from 2B Jonathan India. He homered and drove in 4 runs on a 4-hit Saturday. Hard throwing RHP Hunter Greene held the Rangers to 1 hit over 7 scoreless to earn his 1st win of the season. Cincinnati also got a 2-run HR from CF Will Benson.

The loss dropped Texas to 2-3 on its 9-game road trip. RHP Michael Lorenzen got shelled, allowing 5 ER in 6 IP. The Rangers scored all 4 of their runs in the bottom of the 9th on a pinch-hit 2-run HR from 2B Davis Wendzel, a solo shot from SS Corey Seager and an RBI double from 3B Josh Smith. Texas is 7-8 at Globe Life Field this season.

Reds at Rangers projected starters

LHP Andrew Abbott vs. RHP Dane Dunning

Abbott (1-2, 4.55 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.12 WHIP, 3.6 BB/9 and 6.5 K/9 in 27 2/3 IP.

Last start: No-decision, 4 1/3 IP, 1 ER, 2 H, 4 BB, 3 K in 8-1 home victory vs. Philadelphia Phillies Tuesday
Has never faced the Rangers before

Dunning (2-2, 4.61 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.28 WHIP, 5.3 BB/9 and 9.5 K/9 in 27 1/3 IP.

Last start: Loss, 4 1/3 IP, 4 ER, 4 H, 3 BB, 7 K in 4-0 home loss vs. Seattle Mariners Tuesday
1 career relief appearance vs Reds: 10.80 ERA (1 1/3 IP, 2 ER)

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Reds 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 1:46 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Reds +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Rangers -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Reds +1.5 (-185) | Rangers -1.5 (+150)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Reds at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Reds 5, Reds 3

Moneyline.

BET REDS (+105).

The defending World Champion Rangers have not been the same team at home this season. They finished 50-31 at Globe Life in 2023, but this year they are 7-8. Texas is 3-6 in day games on the season.

Cincinnati is throwing out lefty Abbott which has been a bugaboo for Texas, sporting a 2-4 record and batting .222 against southpaws. They Reds are also 7-4 in day games on the season.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

I’m going to keep my wager to the moneyline in this one.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 8.5 (+100).

The Rangers loss on Saturday was the 1st time they had gone Over this total in their last 5 games. The Reds are 2-4-1 against the Over in their last 7 games. It was also the 1st time these 2 teams went Over in their last 3 meetings.

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Cincinnati Reds at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Cincinnati Reds at Texas Rangers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Cincinnati Reds (14-12) and Texas Rangers (14-13) play Game 2 of their 3-game series Saturday. First pitch from Globe Life Field is slated for 4:05 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Reds vs. Rangers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Rangers lead 1-0

Texas took Friday’s opener 2-1 as 2B Marcus Semien’s solo homer with 1 out in the bottom of the 8th broke a 1-all tie.

The Reds received RHP Graham Ashcraft’s best pitching performance of the season (6 1/3 IP, 1 ER, 0 BB, 3 K), but it wasn’t enough. Cincinnati was shut down offensively by the Rangers as its lone run came on a SS Elly De La Cruz steal of home in the 1st inning. That’s the only run the Reds produced in their last 18 innings.

The win moved Texas to 2-2 on its current 9-game homestand. RHP Nathan Eovaldi was brilliant in a no-decision Friday, allowing 1 earned run on 3 hits and 5 walks over 6 innings with 8 K’s. The Rangers’ 2 runs came off of solo homers from Semien and LF Evan Carter (2nd inning).

Texas is 7-7 are Globe Life Field this season, while Cincinnati is 5-5 on the road.

Reds at Rangers projected starters

RHP Hunter Greene vs. RHP Michael Lorenzen

Greene (0-2, 4.55 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.30 WHIP, 3.6 BB/9 and 11.7 K/9 in 27 2/3 innings.

Last start: Loss, 7 IP, 4 ER, 7 H, 2 BB, 6 K in 7-0 home defeat vs. Philadelphia Phillies Monday
Never faced Rangers before

Lorenzen (2-0, 2.45 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 1.27 WHIP, 6.5 BB/9 and 9 K/9 in 11 innings.

Last start: Win, 6 IP, 3 ER, 3 H, 3 BB, 7 K in 6-4 win at Atlanta Braves Sunday
Never faced Reds before
Pitched for Cincinnati first 7 years of career (2015-21)

Reds 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 2:07 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Reds +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Rangers -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Reds +1.5 (-190) | Rangers -1.5 (+155)
Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Reds at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 5, Reds 2

Moneyline.

BET RANGERS (-125).

The run line is tempting with the +155 odds, but I’d rather take the safer bet with the moneyline.

Greene is a freak on the mound, but you never know what type of performance you’ll get out of him. He’s allowed 4, 1, 6 and 1 earned runs over his last 4 starts.

The Rangers are feasting on right-handed pitching this season, batting .257 as a team and 23 of their 26 home runs have been against righties. Texas was 50-31 at home last season. This start to the season is not indicative of how well they play at Globe Life.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

I’ll keep my wager to the moneyline for this ballgame.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 9 (-115).

The Reds have produced just 1 run in their last 18 innings, and they face another righty on Saturday afternoon. Cincinnati has only a .218 average against right handers so far this season. Don’t expect the Reds to help much in getting the total to 9. It will be all on the Rangers.

The Rangers will get to Greene, but he won’t get shelled. Only one time in his last 6 starts has he allowed more than 4 runs.

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Cincinnati Reds at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Cincinnati Reds at Texas Rangers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Cincinnati Reds (14-11) visit the Texas Rangers (13-13) on Friday night. First pitch from Globe Life Field is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Reds vs. Rangers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Reds won the 3 games played in Cincinnati in 2023

The Reds split their series 2-2 with the Philadelphia Phillies after falling 5-0 on Thursday and failing to cover as +153 home underdogs. Cincinnati was unable to stimulate any offense and was held to just 3 hits. RHP Nick Martinez allowed 11 H and 5 ER in 6 IP and took the loss.

The Rangers dropped their series against the Seattle Mariners 2-1 after losing 4-3 on Thursday as +106 home underdogs. 1B Nathaniel Lowe and SS Josh Smith each homered while LHP Andrew Heaney went 6 IP with 4 ER to pick up the loss.

Reds at Rangers projected starters

RHP Graham Ashcraft vs. RHP Nathan Eovaldi

Ashcraft (3-1, 5.24 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.34 WHIP, 2.82 BB/9 and 9.27 K/9 in 22.1 IP.

Reds are 3-1 in his 4 starts, including 3-0 in his last 3
Has allowed 13 ER and 4 HR in his 4 starts with 7 BB and 23 K

Eovaldi (1-2, 3.30 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.20 WHIP, 3.60 BB/9 and 8.40 K/9 in 30.0 IP.

Rangers are 2-3 in his 5 starts having lost 3 straight
Has allowed 11 ER and 3 HR in his 5 starts with 12 BB and 28 K

Reds 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 10:14 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Reds +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Rangers -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Reds +1.5 (-140) | Rangers -1.5 (+115)
Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Reds at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Reds 4, Rangers 3

Moneyline

BET REDS (+145).

Cincinnati is 5-2 in its last 7 games, including 2-1 in its last 3, and has scored 7 or more runs in 4 of its last 7 games while allowing 1 or fewer runs in 3 of its last 7. With Ashcraft taking the mound for the Reds, they have had success this season and will see more of the same on Friday.

The Rangers are 2-4 in their last 6 games and have been held to 3 or fewer runs in each of those losses. They have allowed 4 or more runs in 8 of their last 9.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

The moneyline presents better value for Cincinnati.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 9 (-120).

The Reds have failed to hit the Over in 7 of their last 10 games, including 4 of their last 5. They have held opponents to 5 or fewer runs in 8 of their last 9 while scoring 3 or fewer in 6 of their last 10 games.

Texas has hit the Under in 6 of its last 10 games, including each of its last 3. It has scored 3 or fewer runs in 6 of its last 10 games while allowing 4 or fewer in 7 of its last 10.

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