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Washington Nationals at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Washington Nationals (14-14) open a 3-game road series against the Texas Rangers (15-14) Tuesday. First pitch from Globe Life Field is at 8:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Nationals vs. Rangers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting of 2024, Nationals won 2-1 last season.

The Nationals are coming off a 4-game sweep of the Miami Marlins on the road, taking the finale 7-2 Monday. They have won 4 straight after dropping 3 in a row and are 6-3 in their last 9 games.

The Rangers beat Cincinnati 4-3 Monday to take their series 2-1. They are 3-3 on their current homestand and have alternated wins and losses in their last 8 games.

Nationals at Rangers projected starters

LHP MacKenzie Gore vs. RHP Jon Gray

Gore (2-2, 3.12 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.39 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 10.7 K/9 through 26 IP.

Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 1 R, 7 H, 2 BB, 4 K in 2-1 home loss to Los Angeles Dodgers Thursday
Making 1st career appearance vs. Rangers

Gray (0-1, 2.92 ERA) makes his 6th start and 7th appearance. He has a 1.46 WHIP, 4.0 BB/9 and 11.7 K/9 through 24 2/3 IP.

Last start: No decision, 4 2/3 IP, 1 R, 7 H, 1 BB, 7 K in 5-1 home win over Seattle Wednesday
Has not allowed more than 1 ER in last 5 appearances

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Nationals 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 12:25 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Nationals +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Rangers -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Nationals +1.5 (-165) | Rangers -1.5 (+135)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Nationals at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 7, Nationals 4

Moneyline

The Nationals are 4-8 against teams with winning records, although they are 10-6 on the road thanks to their 4-game road sweep of Miami. Their 4-game winning streak is the longest of the season.

Gray has allowed only 3 runs in his last 21 innings.

BET RANGERS (-150).

Run line/Against the spread

The Rangers are only 3-6 ATS in their last 9 games and their last 2 wins have been by only 1 run. They have 5 1-run wins this season.

The Nationals have only 3 1-run losses this season.

I’m not as confident in a win by 2 or more runs, but you can double down a little but on a Rangers win by sprinkling a little on a cover for RANGERS -1.5 (+135).

Over/Under

All 3 of their meetings last season had 9 or more total runs.

The Nationals’ last 3 games and 4 of the last 6 have had 9 or more total runs.

Only 1 of the Rangers’ last 6 game have had 9 or more total runs but 14 of their 29 games have.

BET OVER 8.5 (+100).

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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)

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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Seattle Mariners at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Seattle Mariners (12-12) take on the Texas Rangers (13-12) Thursday in the finale of a 3-game set at Globe Life Field at 2:35 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Mariners vs. Rangers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 1-1

The Mariners fell 5-1 Wednesday to even the series at 1. They scored their lone run in the 1st inning and couldn’t add on despite scattering 8 hits in the game. OF Julio Rodriguez has yet to find his power stroke. He’s hitting .266 with 1 HR and 10 RBIs on the young season after clubbing 32 HRs last year.

The Rangers are fighting with consistency as they sit 1 game over .500 after 15 games. They’re still atop of the division with Seattle just a half-game out as the AL West has beaten up on each other in the early going. OF Adolis Garcia powers the club with a .312 BA, 7 HR and 23 RBIs.

Mariners at Rangers projected starters

RHP Luis Castillo vs. LHP Andrew Heaney

Castillo (1-4, 4.40 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.36 WHIP, 1.6 BB/9 and 11.3 K/9 in 28 2/3 IP.

Last start: Win, 7 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 1 BB, 9 K Saturday against Colorado Rockies at Coors Field
3 career starts vs. Texas: 0-3, 4.91 ERA, 1.64 WHIP, 19 K in 14 2/3 IP
Current Rangers hitters have hit .323 in 71 plate appearances off Castillo

Heaney (0-2, 6.35 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.41 WHIP, 4.8 BB/9 and 7.9 K/9 in 17 IP.

Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 3 ER, 3 H, 2 BB, 5 K Friday against Atlanta Braves
Last 5 starts vs. Seattle: 1-2, 5.25 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, 27 K in 24 IP

Mariners 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 8 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Mariners -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Rangers +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mariners -1.5 (+140) | Rangers +1.5 (-165)
Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Mariners at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Mariners 4, Rangers 3

Moneyline

One look at Castillo’s numbers and you begin to wonder if the 31-year-old is starting to decline. That’s not the case. He has been victimized by a .392 BABIP. His fastball velo is still 95.1 mph, and his xERA is 2.86 – a far cry from his actual ERA at 4.40. His barrel and exit-velocity numbers are in the midrange, so his season should come back around.

He was beyond filthy with 7 shutout IP at Coors Field last time out, and I look for him to keep that momentum rolling. Take the MARINERS -115.

Run line/Against the spread

I’m passing on the RL here because I’d like to see more value picking a road team to cover a -1.5.

I love LUIS CASTILLO OVER 5.5 K’S (+100). Texas doesn’t strike out a lot, but he had 9 K’s in his last 2 starts – including 9 in Coors Field.

Over/Under

Both games have rocked the Under 9, and I expect it to hit again. These teams are 3-6-1 O/U in their last 10 meetings. The Over is 2-8 in Seattle’s last 10 and 5-5 in Texas’ last 10. It’s expected to be 76 degrees with a 16-mph wind blowing toward the left-field foul pole.

Take the UNDER 9 (-120).

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Seattle Mariners at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Seattle Mariners (12-11) and Texas Rangers (12-12) play the 2nd game of a 3-game series at Globe Life Field Wednesday. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Mariners vs. Rangers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Mariners lead 1-0

The Mariners won 4-0 as -114 favorites in the series opener Tuesday and the Under (9) hit. CF Julio Rodríguez hit his 1st HR of the year, and Seattle took over the top spot in the AL West, knocking Texas out of 1st place in the division for the 1st time this season.

The Rangers have lost 3 of their last 4 games and allowed 4 or more runs in 7 straight. A loss Wednesday would put Texas below .500 for the 1st time under manager Bruce Bochy, who was hired prior to the 2023 season.

Mariners at Rangers projected starters

RHP Bryce Miller vs. RHP Jon Gray

Miller (3-1, 1.85 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 0.82 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 8.9 K/9 in 24 1/3 innings.

Last start: Win, 6 IP, 1 ER, 1 H, 1 BB, 7 K in 5-1 home victory vs. Cincinnati Reds April 17
2024 road stats: 1-0, 0.00 ERA (7 IP, 0 ER), 3 H, 1 BB, 7 K in 1 start, a 5-3 victory at Milwaukee Brewers April 6
Career vs. Rangers: 0-2, 17.55 ERA (6 2/3 IP, 13 ER), 2.55 WHIP in 2 starts last season

Gray (0-1, 3.15 ERA) makes his 5th start and 6th appearance. He has a 1.40 WHIP, 4.5 BB/9 and 11.3 K/9 in 20 innings.

Last outing: 1 2/3 IP, 0 ER, 0 H, 0 BB, 4 K in relief appearance of 5-2 loss at Atlanta Braves Saturday
Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 2 R (1 ER), 3 H, 3 BB, 7 K in 4-2 loss at Detroit Tigers April 16
2024 home stats: 0-1, 4.38 ERA (12 1/3 IP, 6 ER), 1.78 WHIP in 3 starts
Career vs. Mariners: 3-2, 3.89 ERA (41 2/3 IP, 18 ER), 1.06 WHIP in 7 starts — won both starts vs. Seattle in 2023 (14 IP, 1 ER)

Mariners 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 4:18 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Mariners +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Rangers -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mariners -1.5 (+155) | Rangers +1.5 (-190)
Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Mariners at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Mariners 4, Rangers 3

Moneyline

The MARINERS (+100) have won 6 of 7 and own the 6th-lowest team ERA this season at 3.33.

Miller allowed 6 or more earned runs in both of his starts against Texas last season, but the Rangers offense has fallen off of a cliff lately. Texas is 24th in MLB with a .251 batting average over the last 3 games, and the pitching has followed suit, ranking 24th in ERA (4.15) over that span.

BET MARINERS (+100).

Run line/Against the spread

The Rangers may be able to keep it close in a low-scoring game, but it’s hard to win long-term laying -190 on a team.

PASS. Bet the ML and/or total instead.

Over/Under

Seattle has been the best Under bet in MLB this season at 15-7-1 (68.2%). With the Rangers offense struggling of late, I see no reason to bet against one of the best pitching staffs in baseball.

BET UNDER 9 (-120).

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Seattle Mariners at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Texas Rangers (12-11) welcome the Seattle Mariners (11-11) to Globe Life Field Tuesday to open a 3-game series. First pitch is set for 8:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Mariners vs. Rangers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Rangers won 9-4 last year

The Mariners beat the Colorado Rockies 10-2 Sunday, closing as -114 favorites. They won 2 of 3 in that series after sweeping the Cincinnati Reds in 3 straight at home. Seattle has won 5 of its last 6 and is 4-5 straight up on the road this season.

The Rangers beat the Atlanta Braves 6-4 Sunday, closing as +138 underdogs. They ended up losing 2 of 3 in Atlanta. Texas did win 3 of 4 against the Detroit Tigers prior to that series and has won 4 of its last 7. The Rangers are 5-5 straight up at home.

Mariners at Rangers projected starters

RHP Logan Gilbert vs. RHP Dane Dunning

Gilbert (1-0, 2.33 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 0.78 WHIP, 1.3 BB/9 and 9.7 K/9 in 27 innings.

Last start: Win, 6 2/3 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 6 K in 3-1 victory vs. Cincinnati Reds last Tuesday
2024 road splits: 0-0, 3.38 ERA (13 1/3 IP, 5 ER — 4 HR), 10 H, 2 BB, 15 K, .469 opponent slugging percentage (SLG) in 2 starts

Dunning (2-1, 3.91 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.22 WHIP, 5.1 BB/9 and 8.6 K/9 in 23 innings.

Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 4 BB, 5 K in 5-4 win at Detroit Tigers Wednesday
2024 home stats: Loss, 6 2/3 IP, 3 ER, 4 H, 3 BB, 7 K in 1 start, a 3-1 loss vs. Houston Astros April 7
2023 home splits: 7-2, 4.44 ERA (77 IP, 38 ER — 15 HR), 74 H, 18 BB, 51 K in 10 starts and 5 relief appearances

Mariners 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 11:15 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Mariners -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Rangers -106 (bet $106 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mariners -1.5 (+138) | Rangers +1.5 (-166)
Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Mariners at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 4, Mariners 3

Moneyline

BET RANGERS (-106).

The Rangers are coming off an impressive road win over the Braves. They are 5-5 straight up at home and 1-0 straight up as a home underdog. Texas has scored at least 5 runs in 3 of its last 5 games, so it has consistently produced offensively.

Seattle’s strength is in its pitching, but Gilbert hasn’t been as good on the road. It has scored 3 or fewer runs in 4 of its last 8 games and is just 4-5 straight up on the road.

Considering those trends, back RANGERS (-106).

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

There’s not great value on the run line here. The Mariners are too risky as run-line favorites, while the Rangers are far too expensive as run-line underdogs.

Ultimately, whichever way one leans, the moneyline is the better play.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 9 (-112).

Again, the Mariners’ strength is their pitching. They have allowed 6 total runs in the last 5 games. Gilbert has been a strong option, although worse on the road, for them this season. Seattle is 7-14-1 O/U on the season.

Dunning has been solid as well, and the Rangers have allowed 18 runs throughout his 4 starts. Texas has gone 4-3 O/U in its last 7. Considering the Mariners’ strength in pitching, back UNDER 9 (-112).

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Texas Rangers at Atlanta Braves odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Texas Rangers (11-10) and Atlanta Braves (13-5) play the 2nd game of a 3-game series at Truist Park Saturday. First pitch is scheduled for 7:20 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers vs. Braves odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Braves lead 1-0

Texas lost the series opener 8-3 Friday as the Over (9) hit. The Rangers entered Friday having won 3 of their last 4 road games, all against the Detroit Tigers.

C Travis d’Arnaud hit his 1st 3 homers of the year in the series opener for the Braves, who cashed as -210 favorites. He hit a go-ahead grand slam in the 6th inning, helping Atlanta pick up its 5th straight win.

Rangers at Braves projected starters

RHP Nathan Eovaldi vs. RHP Charlie Morton

Eovaldi (1-1, 2.92 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.01 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 in 24 2/3 innings.

Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 5 ER, 8 H, 2 BB, 3 K in 8-5 loss at Houston Astros Sunday
2024 road stats: 1-1, 3.46 ERA (13 IP, 5 ER) in 2 starts
2023 vs. Braves: No-decision, 7 IP, 3 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 5 K in 1 start, a 6-5 home loss May 17
Career vs. Braves: 3-3, 2.89 ERA (99 2/3 IP, 32 ER) in 16 starts

Morton (1-0, 5.29 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.36 WHIP, 4.2 BB/9 and 9.5 K/9 in 17 innings.

Last start: No-decision, 5 2/3 IP, 6 ER, 7 H, 1 BB, 8 K in 9-7 win at Miami Marlins Sunday
2024 home stats: No-decision, 5 2/3 IP, 4 ER, 5 H, 5 BB, 4 K in 1 start, an 8-7 loss vs. New York Mets April 8
2023 vs. Rangers: Win, 6 2/3 IP, 0 ER, 7 H, 1 BB, 10 K in 1 start, a 12-0 road victory May 15
Career vs. Rangers: 3-1, 2.48 ERA (40 IP, 11 ER) in 7 starts

Rangers at Braves odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:10 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Rangers +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Braves -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers +1.5 (-160) | Braves -1.5 (+135)
Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Rangers at Braves picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 6, Braves 5

Moneyline

The defending World Series champs, who are 6-5 on the road this season, should bounce back after getting blown out in the series opener. The Rangers and Braves were tied 3-3 heading into the bottom of the 6th, and it took a 3rd HR from d’Arnaud for Atlanta to take the lead.

Morton has allowed 4 or more earned runs in back-to-back starts, and his only above-average outing was against the lowly Chicago White Sox. However, I’m taking 1st 5 innings instead of full game because I do worry about the Braves offense pulling off a late comeback.

BET RANGERS FIRST 5 INNINGS (+115).

Run line/Against the spread

There’s no need to bet Rangers +1.5 (-160) when you can get Rangers in the 1st 5 innings at plus-money.

PASS. Bet the 1st 5 innings and/or total instead.

Over/Under

Morton has given up a combined 10 runs over his last 2 starts, and the Braves offense has scored 5 or more in 5 straight games. Between Morton struggling and Atlanta’s offense thriving, I see no reason for this to be a low-scoring game.

BET OVER 9 (-105).

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Texas Rangers at Atlanta Braves odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Atlanta Braves (12-5) welcome the Texas Rangers (11-9) to Truist Park for the 1st game of a 3-game series Friday. First pitch is set for 7:20 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers vs. Braves odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Atlanta won 2 of 3 in 2023

The Rangers are on a 2-game winning streak after a 9-7 win over the Detroit Tigers Thursday and have won 3 of their last 4 games. The AL West leaders are 6-4 on the road this season and 10-10 against the spread (ATS).

The Braves have won 4 straight games and sit atop the National League East. They are coming off a 5-4 win over the Houston Astros Wednesday, completing a 3-game sweep. Atlanta is 4-2 straight up at home and 8-9 ATS on the season.

Rangers at Braves projected starters

LHP Andrew Heaney vs. LHP Chris Sale

Heaney (0-2, 6.75 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.58 WHIP, 5.3 BB/9 and 7.5 K/9 in 12 IP.

Last start: No-decision, 3 2/3 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 4 BB, 1 K in 9-2 road loss to the Houston Astros Saturday
2023 road splits: 3-3, 4.29 ERA (63 IP, 30 ER — 13 HR), 21 BB, 61 K in 15 appearances (12 starts)

Sale (1-1, 4.58 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.13 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 10.2 K/9 in 17 2/3 IP.

Last start: Loss, 7 IP, 5 ER, 6 H, 3 BB, 7 K in a 5-1 road loss to the Miami Marlins Saturday
2023 home splits: 1-1, 4.37 ERA (45 1/3 IP, 27 ER — 7 HR), 18 BB, 63 K in 11 starts

Rangers at Braves odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:14 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Rangers +164 (bet $100 to win $164) | Braves -196 (bet $196 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers +1.5 (-118) | Braves -1.5 (-102)
Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Rangers at Braves picks and predictions

Prediction

Braves 5, Rangers 4

Moneyline

PASS.

The Braves are hot, having won 4 in a row. Atlanta has scored at least 5 runs in 4 straight games as well, so the consistency is there. However, at -196, there’s no value in betting them to win outright.

Run line/Against the spread

BET RANGERS +1.5 (-118).

The Braves are 1-2 in Sale’s 3 starts this season and are just 8-9 ATS, having failed to cover in 5 of their last 9. Atlanta is 2-4 ATS at home this season, having won by 1 run twice.

The Rangers are 10-10 ATS, and they have covered in 3 of their last 4 games. Texas is 7-3 ATS as an underdog this season, and with Heaney on the mound, they should be able to keep this game close.

Back RANGERS +1.5 (-118).

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 9.5 (-110).

The Braves have gone Under in 3 straight games, allowing a combined 7 runs in those 3 games. They are 1-2 O/U in Sale’s 3 starts.

Texas is 10-10 O/U, having gone Under in 2 of its last 4. The Rangers have allowed just 15 runs in their last 4 games. With that in mind, back UNDER 9.5 (-110).

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Texas Rangers at Detroit Tigers odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Texas Rangers (10-9) and Detroit Tigers (10-8) clash in a Thursday matinee as they close out a 4-game set in the Motor City. First pitch is slated for 1:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers vs. Tigers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Rangers lead 2-1

A Josh Smith pinch-hit, RBI double in the top of the 9th vaulted Texas to a 5-4 win in Wednesday’s tilt. The 5 runs came after the Rangers had scored just 3 times over the 1st 2 games.

The Tigers won Tuesday’s game by breaking a 2-2 tie in the 8th. Four Detroit pitchers combined to scatter 6 singles and 1 walk.

Rangers at Tigers projected starters

RHP Jack Leiter vs. RHP Kenta Maeda

Leiter, the son of former MLB pitcher Al Leiter, will be making his Major League debut Thursday.

Leiter, who pitched at Vanderbilt, was the 2nd-overall pick in the 2021 draft
Off to a hot start at Triple-A Round Rock in 2024 after faltering in his 1st 2 pro seasons; owns a 3.77 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 25:3 K:BB in 14 1/3 IP
Last pitched April 12, filing 10 K against 0 BB in 6 IP vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Triple-A affiliate

Maeda (0-1, 6.00 ERA) is tabbed for his 4th start of the 2024 season. He has logged a 1.27 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 6.0 K/9 through 15 IP.

Last outing: No-decision, 6 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 0 BB, 5 K in 11-5 loss vs. Minnesota Twins Saturday
Career vs. Rangers: 2-0, 3.32 ERA (21 2/3 IP, 8 ER), 22 H, 10 BB, 17 K
Has been a slow starter throughout his career (.810 OPS allowed in March-April games)

Rangers at Tigers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:03 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: Rangers -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Tigers -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers -1.5 (+150) | Tigers +1.5 (+185)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Rangers at Tigers picks and predictions

Prediction

Tigers 5, Rangers 4

Moneyline

Maeda is coming off a solid start, and the veteran righty is backed by the better bullpen (although Detroit’s 1.70 ERA relief ERA has certainly been tamped down by a .199 batting average on balls in play). The Texas pen has thus far walked 3.9 batters per 9 and owns a shaky 4.96 ERA.

Leiter is a wild card, but I’m inclined to lean more on his 2-year control issues than his April, 2024. Still, some might consider going in small as far as unit size; I often apply that to any baseball betting when a new shooter is on the mound or when a hurler is short on innings and/or returning from injury.

BACK TIGERS (-110).

Run line/Against the spread

Better value on the RL: PASS.

Over/Under

The Detroit offense has been hemmed in by a 2-for-23 performance with runners in scoring position in this series.

The starting and bullpen pitching figures to skew toward fly-ball types, and a batter’s breeze is expected during game hours.

TAKE OVER 8.5 (-105).

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