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Texas Rangers at Oakland A’s odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Texas Rangers at Oakland A’s odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Texas Rangers (75-83) and the Oakland A’s (68-90) wrap up a 3-game series Thursday at Oakland Coliseum. First pitch is scheduled for 3:37 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Rangers vs. A’s odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Rangers lead 7-5

This is a rather historic game. It’s the end of an era. The A’s will play their final game at Oakland Coliseum. The organization has played baseball in the city since 1968. It will temporarily play the next 3 seasons in West Sacramento before a new stadium is built in Las Vegas for the start of the 2028 season.

The Rangers posted a 5-1 victory Wednesday as short +108 underdogs with the Under (7) cashing. Texas, the defending World Champs, but eliminated from postseason contention, is just 5-9 in the past 14 outings, while still cashing the Over at a 4-1 clip in the previous 5 games.

The A’s picked up a 5-4 win in the series opener at even-money (+100) as the Over (7.5) cashed. Oakland is 1-4 in the past 5 games, while going just 1-6 in the previous 7 home outings.

Rangers at A’s projected starters

RHP Kumar Rocker vs. RHP J.T. Ginn

Rocker (0-1, 2.57 ERA) makes his 3rd career start. He has a 1.57 WHIP, 7.7 BB/9 and 15.4 K/9 through 7 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 3 IP, 1 ER (2 R), 2 H, 4 BB, 5 K, 71 pitches  in 4-0 home setback vs. Toronto Blue Jays Sept. 19
  • Last road start: No-decision, 4 IP, 1 ER, 3 H (1 solo HR), 2 BB, 7 K in 5-4 win vs. Seattle Mariners in Major League debut Sept. 12
  • Has never faced A’s

Ginn (0-1, 4.40 ERA) makes his 6th start and 8th appearance. He has a 1.33 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 8.5 K/9 through 28 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 4 K in 4-2 home loss in 10 innings vs. New York Yankees Friday
  • 2024 home splits: 0-1, 3.20 ERA, 19 2/3 IP, 7 ER, 6 BB, 20 K, .236 opponents’ batting average (OBA), 1.17 WHIP in 3 starts (5 appearances)
  • Has never faced Rangers

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Rangers at A’s odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Rangers -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | A’s -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers -1.5 (+155) | A’s +1.5 (-190)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Rangers at A’s picks and predictions

Prediction

A’s 4, Rangers 3

Moneyline

It hasn’t been a great season — or past few seasons — in Oakland. The jilted fans have mostly stayed away, and those who have attended games have done so to beg owner John Fisher to sell the team. It might not mean much, but the A’S (-110) are a strong play to close this chapter of team history with a victory.

The team finishes the season with 3 games in Seattle Friday through Sunday, so this will be the final game in the East Bay for this proud franchise.

Run line/Against the spread

The A’s +1.5 (-190) will cost nearly 2 times the potential return if you would like some insurance and you just can’t bring yourself to bet Oakland straight up.

Oakland is a respectable 7-5 in the past 12 games as an underdog on the run line, while winning 6 of those games outright. However, if you like the A’s, just play them straight up.

PASS on the spread.

Over/Under

UNDER 8.5 (-115) is worth a look as this matchup between the up-and-comer Rocker, who has electric stuff, and the respectable Ginn, should mean runs are at a premium.

The total went low Wednesday, but there is plenty of risk. Oakland had hit the Over in each of the previous 3 games, while Texas had gone high in the previous 4 outings. So, be careful.

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Toronto Blue Jays at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Toronto Blue Jays at Texas Rangers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

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The Toronto Blue Jays (72-79) take on the Texas Rangers (72-79) Wednesday in the 2nd game of a 3-game set at Globe Life Field at 8:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Blue Jays vs. Rangers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Blue Jays lead 3-1

The Jays scored 8 Tuesday but succumbed in a 13-8 defeat, snapping a 3-game win streak. 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had 3 hits as he continues his great season. He’s hitting .322 with 28 homers and 97 RBIs.

The Rangers ended a 3-game slide and a series of losses in 5 of 6 games with Tuesday’s W. They have given up 4 or more runs in 10 straight games. RF Adolis Garcia is hitting just .175 over the last 14 days, but he has driven in a team-high 12 RBIs in the stretch.

Blue Jays at Rangers projected starters

RHP Bowden Francis vs. LHP Cody Bradford

Francis (8-4, 3.50 ERA) makes his 12th start (26th appearance). He has a 0.93 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 through 92 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 8 IP, 1 ER, 1 H, 1 HR, 1 BB, 1 K in 6-2 home loss to New York Mets Sept. 11 — Mets scored 6 in top of 9th
  • Career vs. Rangers: 0-0, 1.29 ERA (7 IP, 1 ER), 1.43 WHIP, 6.4 K/9 in 4 relief appearances — all last season
  • 2024 as starter: 5-3, 3.14 ERA (66 IP, 23 ER), 0.73 WHIP, 8.6 K/9 in 11 starts

Bradford (5-3, 3.97 ERA) makes his 12th start (13th appearance) He has a 0.96 WHIP, 1.4 BB/9 and 8.2 K/9 through 65 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 3 2/3 IP, 8 ER, 9 H, 0 BB, 4 K in 14-4 spanking at Arizona Diamondbacks Sept. 11
  • Career vs. Blue Jays: 1 relief appearance, win, 2 2/3 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 1 BB, 4 K in 9-2 road victory Sept. 14, 2023

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Blue Jays at Rangers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of MLB odds. Lines last updated at 3:19 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Blue Jays -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Rangers -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blue Jays -1.5 (+165) | Rangers +1.5 (-200)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Blue Jays at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Jays 7, Rangers 5

Moneyline

The Rangers pitching staff has been horrific of late, and Bradford allowed 8 runs in his last start. Francis has a 1.50 ERA in his last 7 starts. Enough said — TAKE BLUE JAYS (-105).

Run line/Against the spread

Guerrero has a .991 OPS with a .315-6-27 line in 108 at-bats against left-handers this season.

Keep it simple and take VLADIMIR GUERRERO JR. OVER 1.5 H+R+RBI (-135).

It has cashed in 4 of his last 5 games.

Over/Under

We’re expecting a 92-degree evening with a 7-mph wind blowing left to right. The Over is 9-1 in the last 10 meetings of these teams. The Jays are 4-5-1 O/U in their last 10, and Texas is 7-2-1.

The OVER 8 (-105) is hitting.

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Texas Rangers at Seattle Mariners odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Texas Rangers (71-78) and Seattle Mariners (76-73) wrap up a 4-game series Sunday. First pitch from T-Mobile Park is set for 4:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Rangers vs. Mariners odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Mariners lead 7-2

The Mariners have won 2 of 3 in this series so far, and each game has resulted in a 5-4 final score for the winner. The Over is 3-0 in the series, too.

On Friday night, OF Julio Rodriguez hit a 3-run HR in the 8th inning of a 5-4 Mariners victory, while the M’s saw DH Randy Arozarena drive in a run with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 9th Saturday for the 5-4 win.

The Rangers have dropped 4 of the past 5 games, while the Over has cashed in 4 consecutive outings.

For the Mariners, they’re still alive for a postseason spot, but they will need some help with just 13 regular-season games remaining. Seattle is 7-3 in the past 10 games since Sept. 4 while going Over at a 5-0-1 clip in the past 6 contests.

Rangers at Mariners projected starters

LHP Andrew Heaney vs. RHP George Kirby

Heaney (5-13, 3.84 ERA) makes his 29th start and 30th appearance. He has a 1.20 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 9.2 K/9 in 145 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 6 IP, 4 R (3 ER), 3 H (1 HR), 1 BB, 8 K in 7-4 home victory vs. Los Angeles Angels Sept. 8
  • 2024 road splits: 2-7, 4.24 ERA, 74 1/3 IP, 35 ER, 84 H, 9 HR, 20 BB, 69 K, 1.40 WHIP in 15 starts
  • Last 7 games: 1-2, 3.00 ERA, 36 IP, 12 ER, 8 BB, 42 K, 0.97 WHIP
  • Career vs. Mariners: 4-9, 4.35 ERA, 109 2/3 IP, 53 ER, 35 BB, 121 K, 1.29 WHIP in 22 appearances (20 starts)

Kirby (11-11, 3.77 ERA) makes his 31st start. He has a 1.12 WHIP, 1.2 BB/9 and 8.7 K/9 in 172 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 5 ER, 7 H (2 HR), 1 BB, 4 K in 7-3 home setback vs. San Diego Padres Tuesday
  • 2024 home splits: 5-5, 3.35 ERA, 75 1/3 IP, 28 ER, 72 H, 5 HR, 10 BB, 81 K, 1.09 WHIP in 13 starts
  • Career vs. Rangers: 5-0, 1.08 ERA, 41 2/3 IP, 5 ER, 2 HR, 5 BB, 38 K, 8.2 K/9 with 0.86 WHIP in 7 starts

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Rangers at Mariners odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Rangers +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Mariners -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers +1.5 (-175) | Mariners -1.5 (+145)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Rangers at Mariners picks and predictions

Prediction

Mariners 5, Rangers 2

Moneyline

The MARINERS (-160) are a solid play in the series finale against the southpaw Heaney. Seattle has a 21-19 mark against left-handed starting pitchers this season.

While Heaney has been pitching a little better for the Rangers (+135) lately, he is still a dismal 2-7 on the road this season, and 4-9 in his career against the M’s.

Run line/Against the spread

If you’re a little more adventurous, consider MARINERS -1.5 (+145) at plus-money.

There is a little risk with the play, as the 1st 3 games in this series have resulted in 1-run games, with Seattle walking it off the past 2 days. However, we’re betting against the erratic Heaney and backing Kirby, who has been money at home.

Over/Under

The total (7) is expected to come down right on the number. As a result, let’s AVOID and focus just on the moneyline or the run line.

If you absolutely, positively had to bet the total in this game, the lean would be to the Under, ever so slightly.

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Texas Rangers at Seattle Mariners odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Texas Rangers at Seattle Mariners odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Seattle Mariners (74-72) welcome the Texas Rangers (70-76) to T-Mobile Park Thursday to open a 4-game series. First pitch is set for 9:40 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Rangers vs. Mariners odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Mariners lead 5-1

The Rangers lost 14-4 to the Arizona Diamondbacks Wednesday, dropping both games in the series. Texas is 5-3 over its last 8 games and sits 3rd in the AL West. It has been outscored 19-33 over its last 5 games. The Rangers are 29-42 on the road this season and 64-82 against the spread (ATS).

The Mariners beat the San Diego Padres 5-2 Wednesday, closing as +101 underdogs. They split the 2-game series and are 5-2 over their last 7 games. Entering the Padres series, Seattle was coming off a 2-1 series win at the St. Louis Cardinals Friday through Sunday. Seattle is 42-29 at home this season and sits 2nd in the AL West. It is 61-85 ATS.

Rangers at Mariners projected starters

RHP Kumar Rocker vs. RHP Bryce Miller

Rocker makes his 1st MLB start. MLB Pipeline’s No. 95 overall prospect was selected with the 3rd overall pick in the 2022 draft.

  • Is first player of Indian descent to appear in MLB
  • 2024 stats with Triple-A Round Rock: 0-0, 1.80 ERA (10 IP, 2 ER), 0.50 WHIP, 16.2 K/9 in 2 starts
  • Last start with Triple-A Round Rock: No-decision, 5 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 8 K in 4-3 loss at Triple-A Las Vegas Friday

Miller (11-8, 3.18 ERA) makes his 29th start. He has a 0.99 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 8.4 K/9 through 161 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 6 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 2 BB, 4 K in 6-1 road win over St. Louis Cardinals Friday
  • 2024 home stats: 6-3, 2.03 ERA (84 1/3 IP, 19 ER), 0.85 WHIP, 10.2 K/9 in 14 starts
  • Career vs. Rangers: 0-3, 12.66 ERA (10 2/3 IP, 15 ER), 2.34 WHIP, 7.6 K/9 in 3 starts

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Rangers at Mariners odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Rangers +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Mariners -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread: Rangers +1.5 (-210) | Mariners -1.5 (+170)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Rangers at Mariners picks and predictions

Prediction

Mariners 6, Rangers 3

Moneyline

PASS.

There’s no great value on the moneyline here. The Mariners (-135) are too expensive to play, while the Rangers, with a starter making his debut, aren’t a great underdog play either.

Avoid this option.

Run line/Against the spread

BET MARINERS -1.5 (+170).

Seattle has dominated the season series and won 3 of the 6 games by multiple runs. It went 3-0 straight up and 2-1 on the run line in a 3-game home series vs. Texas June 14-16. The Mariners haven’t had a 1-run win since Aug. 25 and are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games.

The Rangers haven’t had a 1-run los since Aug. 16, either, and have lost 3 of their last 5. Considering those trends and the starting pitching difference, back MARINERS -1.5 (+170).

Over/Under

BET OVER 7 (-120).

The Rangers have gone Over in 3 of their last 4 games and scored a total of 17 runs over their last 4. Texas has given up 28 in those games. It is 7-3 O/U in its last 10.

The Mariners are 4-1-2 O/U in their last 7 games and have scored at least 5 runs in 5 of their last 7. Seattle has scored double figures in 2 of their last 7 as well. Take OVER 7 (-120).

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Texas Rangers at Arizona Diamondbacks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Texas Rangers at Arizona Diamondbacks odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Texas Rangers (70-74) and Arizona Diamondbacks (80-64) open up a 2-game series Tuesday at Chase Field at 9:40 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Rangers vs. Diamondbacks odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Rangers lead 2-0

The Rangers have won 5 of 6 after their 7-4 win over the Los Angeles Angels Sunday. 2B Marcus Semien hit his 19th homer of the year. The Rangers are 7-2 in their last 9 games but remain 6 games out of a Wild Card spot.

Arizona salvaged a game of the 3-game set against the Houston Astros with a 12-6 victory Sunday. The win snapped a 3-game skid. OF Pavin Smith made the spot start and slugged 3 homers and drove in 8. He also homered in his previous start before that, giving him 4 dingers in his last 2 starts.

Rangers at Diamondbacks projected starters

RHP Nathan Eovaldi vs. RHP Zac Gallen

Eovaldi (11-7, 3.55 ERA) makes his 26th start. He has a 1.06 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 8.8 K/9 in 147 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 7 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 3 BB, 6 K in 10-6 home victory Wednesday against New York Yankees
  • Last 5 regular-season starts vs. D-Backs: 2-0, 2.25 ERA, 0.82 WHIP, 15 K in 28 IP

Gallen (11-6, 3.69 ERA) makes his 25th start. He has a 1.28 WHIP, 3.3 BB/9 and 8.9 K/9 in 127 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 6 IP, 0 ER, 0 H, 4 BB, 8 K in 6-4 victory Wednesday at San Francisco Giants
  • 3 regular-season starts vs. Rangers: 1-1, 3.57 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 25 K in 17 2/3 IP

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Rangers at Diamondbacks odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Rangers +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Diamondbacks -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers +1.5 (-145) | Diamondbacks -1.5 (+120)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Rangers at Diamondbacks picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 5, Diamondbacks 4

Moneyline

I’m siding with the Rangers in this one. Gallen was great in his last start, but he has been blowing up for 4+ ER in 3 of his previous 5 GS before that. The Rangers are playing better ball and have beaten the D-Backs 5 straight games, including 3 in Arizona in the World Series.

Take the RANGERS +145.

Run line/Against the spread

Since we’re taking the value on the ML, I’m looking toward NATHAN EOVALDI OVER 17.5 OUTS (-140). He has gone 6+ IP in 4 straight starts, and while the starts were from 2012-16, he did so in 4 straight starts at Chase Field.

Over/Under

It’s slated to be a crisp 105 degrees with minimal wind from left field to right field. The humidity is only about 10%, though, and a high humidity is generally considered over 50%. Arizona is 9-1 O/U in its last 10, and Texas is 7-3. LEAN OVER 7.5 (-120).

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Los Angeles Angels at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Los Angeles Angels at Texas Rangers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Los Angeles Angels (59-82) and Texas Rangers (68-74) meet Saturday for the 3rd game of a 4-game series. First pitch from Globe Life Field is set for 7:05 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Angels vs. Rangers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 4-4

Los Angeles beat Texas 5-1 Friday as a +135 road underdog. C Logan O’Hoppe hit a 3-run HR in the 6th inning to extend the Angels’ lead to 5-0. Rookie SP Samuel Aldegheri allowed 1 earned run on 3 hits and 3 walks with 7 K’s in 6 innings for his 1st MLB win.

Rangers SP Gerson Garabito picked up the loss, allowing 2 earned runs on 3 hits and 1 walk with 1 K in 2 2/3 innings. Texas’ last 3 losses have all been by at least 4 runs.

Angels at Rangers projected starters

LHP Tyler Anderson vs. RHP Jack Leiter

Anderson (10-12, 3.55 ERA) makes his 28th start. He has a 1.25 WHIP, 3.6 BB/9 and 6.9 K/9 through 162 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 4 IP, 4 ER, 6 H, 3 BB, 3 K in a 5-4 home win over Seattle Mariners Aug. 31
  • Career vs. Texas: 2-0, 3.09 ERA (43 2/3 IP, 15 ER), 1.05 WHIP, 7.2 K/9 across 7 starts and 1 relief appearance

Leiter (0-2, 11.78 ERA) makes his 6th career start. The rookie has a 2.13 WHIP, 3.9 BB/9 and 6.4 K/9 through 18 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 5 ER, 7 H, 0 BB, 2 K in 8-4 home loss vs. New York Yankees Monday
  • Has never faced Angels

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Angels at Rangers odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Angels +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Rangers -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Angels +1.5 (-175) | Rangers -1.5 (+145)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Angels at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 4, Angels 3

Moneyline

LEAN RANGERS (-150).

Texas is 7-3 in its last 10 games overall and 5-2 in its last 7 at home, while the Angels are 5-5 in their last 10 overall and 2-3 in their last 5 on the road. The Rangers have also won 3 of the last 4 meetings.

This is a lean because the last 10 meetings have been split 5-5.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

I like the Angels to cover here as +1.5 (-175) underdogs because of how closely they have played the Rangers recently. However, this line is too risky to advise betting on, so bet the ML and/or total instead.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 8.5 (+100).

The Under has hit in each of the Angels’ last 5 road games and is 4-1 in their last 5 overall. For Texas, the Under is 4-3 in its last 7 wins. The Under has also hit in the last 2 meetings overall and the last 4 in Arlington.

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Los Angeles Angels at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Los Angeles Angels at Texas Rangers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Los Angeles Angels (58-81) and Texas Rangers (67-73) begin a 4-game series Thursday. First pitch from Globe Life Field is set for 8:05 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Angels vs. Rangers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 3-3

Angels starter Griffin Canning was lights out on Wednesday against the crosstown rival LA Dodgers. He allowed 1 ER in 6 2/3 IP (4 H, 7 K) in a 10-1 win. CF Mickey Moniak had a 3-run HR and LF Taylor Ward went 3-for-4 with a HR, 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored. The Angels hit the road for 7 games after going 3-2 over their homestand.

The Rangers got to New York Yankees starter Marcus Stroman early and often on Wednesday and chased him after 3 2/3 IP (5 ER, 9 H, 1 BB, 3 K) in a 10-6 win. RF Adolis Garcia had a bases clearing double, LF Wyatt Langford and 2B Ezequiel Duran each had 3 hits and 2 RBIs and 1B Nathaniel Lowe had 3 hits and a RBI. Texas has won 7 of its last 10 games.

Angels at Rangers projected starters

RHP Jack Kochanowicz vs. LHP Cody Bradford

Kochanowicz (2-3, 4.96 ERA) makes his 7th career start. He has a 1.41 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 3.3 K/9 in 32 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 6 IP, 0 ER, 5 H, 0 BB, 4 K in 3-0 road victory against Detroit Tigers Aug. 29
  • 2024 away splits: 2-1, 4.56 ERA (23 1/3 IP, 12 ER), 1.23 WHIP, 4.2 K/9 in 4 starts
  • First time facing Rangers

Bradford (4-2, 3.21 ERA) makes his 10th start and 11th appearance. He has a 0.89 WHIP, 1.3 BB/9 and 8.4 K/9 in 56 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 7 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 0 BB, 8 K in 3-2 home victory against Oakland A’s Saturday
  • 2024 home splits: 3-1, 2.72 ERA (43 IP, 14 R (13 ER), 0.79 WHIP, 8.4 K/9 in 7 starts
  • Career vs Angels: 0-1, 7.56 ERA (8 1/3 IP, 7 ER), 1.23 WHIP, 6.7 K/9 in 2 starts

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Angels at Rangers odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:38 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Angels +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Rangers -154 (bet $154 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread: Angels +1.5 (-156) | Rangers -1.5 (+130)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Angels at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 6, Angels 3

Moneyline

PASS.

The Rangers (-154) will take the opener of this series in Arlington, but I’d rather put my wager on the run line.

Run line/Against the spread

BET RANGERS -1.5 (+130).

The Rangers are finding their groove at just the right time, making them a strong pick on the run line against the Angels. They’re 4-2 on a 10-game homestand and with wins in 7 of their last 9 games, including a series win over the Yankees, Texas is now 38-33 at home. Plus, the Rangers have covered the spread in 4 of their last 5 games.

On the flip side, the Angels are limping toward the finish line, with their team batting average dropping every month. They’ve hit just .213 in August and are batting .219 as a team since the All-Star break. For the defending champs who are 81/2 games out of the last AL Wild card spot, every win is crucial if they want to make a postseason push and dropping games at home to a struggling Angels squad is simply not an option. Back the Rangers to cover the run line in this matchup.

Over/Under

PASS.

My lean is the Over because the Rangers have hit it in 5 of their last 6 games but besides that, the trends don’t feel right. I’d rather focus my attention on the run line.

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New York Yankees at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s New York Yankees at Texas Rangers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Yankees (80-59) and Texas Rangers (75-65) wrap up a 3-game series Wednesday. First pitch from Globe Lift Field is set for 8:05 p.m. ET (Prime Video). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Yankees vs. Rangers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Yankees lead 3-2

The Yankees lost 7-4 in the middle game Tuesday on a walk-off grand slam by Rangers CF Wyatt Langford after doubling up the Rangers 8-4 in the opener Monday. The Over has cashed in both games, and is on a 5-0 run for New York.

The defending champion Rangers are all but out of the postseason chase, but they’re mathematically still alive. Texas has won 3 of the past 4 outings, while going 6-2 across the past 8 games. The Over has cashed in 3 straight, with Texas averaging 5.7 runs per game (RPG), while allowing 5.3 RPG.

The Over has cashed in 4 consecutive meetings, and the winning team has had at least 7 runs in all 5 games this season, while averaging 8.0 RPG. The losing team has scored at least 4 runs in each of the past 4 meetings, too.

Yankees at Rangers projected starters

RHP Marcus Stroman vs. RHP Nathan Eovaldi

Stroman (10-6, 3.81 ERA) makes his 27th start. He has a 1.39 WHIP, 3.7 BB/9 and 6.6 K/9 in 139 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 7 IP, 2 ER, 9 H, 0 BB, 5 K in 6-3 home victory vs. St. Louis Cardinals Friday
  • 2024 road splits: 5-1, 2.56 ERA (63 1/3 IP, 18 ER), 1.45 WHIP, .258 opponents’ batting average (OBA), 3 HR, 30 BB, 33 K in 12 starts
  • Post All-Star break: 3-2, 4.72 ERA (34 1/3 IP, 18 ER), 1.57 WHIP, .314 OBA, 3 HR, 10 BB, 24 K in 7 starts
  • Career vs. Rangers: 3-3, 5.34 ERA (32 IP, 19 ER), 4 HR, 1.41 WHIP, 6.8 K/9 in 6 starts

Eovaldi (10-7, 3.60 ERA) makes his 25th start. He has a 1.06 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 8.9 K/9 in 140 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 7 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 2 BB, 10 K in 2-1 road victory vs. Chicago White Sox last Thursday
  • 2024 home splits: 6-3, 3.16 ERA (82 2/3 IP, 29 ER), 0.87 WHIP, .195 OBA, 13 BB, 83 K in 14 starts
  • Post All-Star break: 4-4, 4.89 ERA (46 IP, 25 ER), 1.11 WHIP, .249 OBA, 8 HR, 6 BB, 46 K in 8 starts
  • Career vs. Yankees: 4-5, 3.61 ERA (104 2/3 IP, 42 ER), 1.15 WHIP, 8.3 K/9 in 21 appearances (18 starts)

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Yankees at Rangers odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:18 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Yankees -116 (bet $116 to win $100) | Rangers -102 (bet $102 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Yankees -1.5 (+142) | Rangers +1.5 (-172)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -118 | U: -104)

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Yankees at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Yankees 5, Rangers 4

Moneyline

The YANKEES (-116) are a strong play behind the diminutive Stroman, who has been money on the road this season. He has a 5-1 record and 2.56 ERA on the road in 12 starts, while allowing just 3 HR, as opposed to a 5-5 mark, 4.86 ERA and 15 HR allowed in 14 starts at home.

The Rangers (-102) have been a little better lately, but it’s a tall order to beat the 80-win Yanks twice in a 3-game set. Texas just hasn’t been very consistent at all.

Run line/Against the spread

If you’re a little more on the conservative side, playing the Rangers +1.5 (-172) is just too expensive for my liking. If you’re going to roll the dice on Texas, just play it straight up.

PASS.

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Over/Under

OVER 8.5 (-118) is worth playing lightly, so go with a half-unit play at most.

We’ve had 4 consecutive Over results in this series, so why stop now? Both Stroman and Eovaldi do have post-break ERAs of 4.72 or higher, so we could see plenty of offense, especially early on.

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New York Yankees at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s New York Yankees at Texas Rangers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Yankees (80-58) and Texas Rangers (65-73) play the 2nd game of a 3-game set Tuesday. First pitch from Globe Life Field 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: Yankees lead 3-1

The Yankees snapped a 2-game skid with an 8-4 win in the Monday opener as -184 road favorites. 2B Gleyber Torres and 1B Anthony Rizzo each drove in 2 runs while RHP Gerrit Cole allowed 1 ER in 6 innings to pick up the win.

The Rangers snapped a 2-game winning streak with Monday’s loss as +168 home underdogs. LF Wyatt Langford led the way on offense with 2 RBIs while RHP Jack Leiter allowed 5 ER in 5 innings and picked up the loss.

Yankees at Rangers projected starters

LHP Carlos Rodon vs. LHP Andrew Heaney

Rodon (14-9, 4.31 ERA) makes his 28th start. He has a 1.25 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 9.9 K/9 through 146 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 5 2/3 IP, 5 ER, 8 H, 2 BB, 8 K in 5-2 loss at Washington Nationals Wednesday
  • Career vs. Rangers: 2-1, 3.96 ERA (36 1/3, 16 IP), 1.35 WHIP, 9.4 K/9 in 6 starts, including 1-0 with 0.00 ERA (5 2/3 IP) in 1 start this year

Heaney (4-13, 3.95 ERA) makes his 27th start. He has a 1.24 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 8.9 K/9 through 134 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 2 K in 3-1 win at Chicago White Sox Tuesday
  • Career vs. Yankees: 1-4, 5.35 ERA (37 IP, 22 ER), 1.24 WHIP, 10.5 K/9 in 7 starts, including 0-1 with 5.79 ERA (4 2/3 IP, 3 ER) in 1 start this season

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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 10:05 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Yankees -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Rangers +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Yankees -1.5 (+125) | Rangers +1.5 (-155)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Yankees at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Yankees 6, Rangers 5

Moneyline

BET YANKEES (-135).

The Yankees have won 2 of their last 4 games on the road while scoring 5 or more runs in both victories. They have allowed 4 runs or fewer in 6 of their last 10 games overall and 3 of their last 4 on the road. The Rangers have lost 2 of their last 4 home games and scored 4 or fewer runs in 7 of their last 8 overall. They have also dropped 3 of their 4 games against the Yankees this season.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

There is better value on the Yankees’ ML.

Over/Under

BET OVER 9 (-120).

The Yankees have scored 8 runs in 3 of their 4 games against the Rangers this season. They have hit the Over in each of their last 4 games. New York has scored 5 or more runs in 4 straight games and allowed 6 or more in 3 of its last 4. The Rangers have hit the Over in 2 straight, with each game resulting in 10 or more combined runs.

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New York Yankees at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s New York Yankees at Texas Rangers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Yankees (79-58) and Texas Rangers (65-72) open a 3-game series Monday at Globe Life Field at 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: Yankees lead 2-1

The Yanks dropped 2 of 3 to the St. Louis Cardinals over the weekend. Sunday’s game was a laugher as they were smoked 14-7. OF Aaron Judge went 1-for-12 with 7 K’s in the series. The Yanks are clinging to a half-game lead over the Baltimore Orioles in the AL East.

The Rangers have won 5 of 6 as they’re still mathematically alive, but remain 9 1/2 games out of a Wild Card berth and 10 out in the division. They took down the Oakland A’s 6-4 in 10 innings Sunday.

Yankees at Rangers projected starters

RHP Gerrit Cole vs. RHP Jack Leiter

Cole (5-3, 3.86 ERA) makes his 13th start. He has a 1.33 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 9.9 K/9 in 63 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 3 ER, 6 H, 1 BB, 7 K Tuesday against Washington Nationals
  • Last 5 regular-season starts vs. Texas: 1-1, 2.79 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 44 K in 29 IP

Leiter (0-1, 12.83 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 2.40 WHIP, 5.4 BB/9 and 7.4 K/9 in 13 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 4 IP, 2 ER, 6 H, 2 BB, 4 K Wednesday against Chicago White Sox
  • Has never faced Yankees
  • Utilizes 4-seam fastball (96 mph avg velo), slider, curveball, changeup and cutter

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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 1:33 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Yankees -185 (bet $185 to win $100) | Rangers +150 (bet $100 to win $150)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Yankees -1.5 (-115) | Rangers +1.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Yankees at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Yankees 7, Rangers 5

Moneyline

Leiter, the son of former New York Mets great Al Leiter, has not fared well in his young MLB career, yielding 19 ER in 13 1/3 IP thus far. The Yankees are the clear side to take here, but the price is not right.

So, let’s SGP YANKEES ML + JUAN SOTO OVER 0.5 HITS (+105). Soto has hits in 3 straight and was 4-for-14 (.286) over the weekend.

Run line/Against the spread

We’re pegging the Yanks to cover the RL here, but I don’t like taking a RL at minus odds.

PASS.

Over/Under

My favorite bet in this matchup is the Over. It’s slated to be 83 degrees with an 8-mph wind blowing out to straightaway center. We have a rookie pitcher who can’t get outs, and Cole hasn’t really been himself since coming off of injury either.

Take the OVER 8.5 (-120).

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