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

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

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The Oakland A’s (59-77) and Texas Rangers (64-72) conclude their 3-game series Sunday. First pitch from Globe Life Field is set for 2:35 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the A’s vs. Rangers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Rangers lead 5-4

Texas got a walk-off RBI single from CF Leody Taveras to beat the A’s 3-2 on Saturday night. C Jonah Heim had a 2-run HR in the 2nd inning. LHP Cody Bradford pitched a gem, striking out 8 batters over 7 innings. This was the Rangers 4th victory in their last 5 games.

RHP Joey Estes was the hard-luck loser (6 IP, 2 ER, 6 H, 0 BB, 7 K). Oakland is 3-2 on their 6-game road trip which wraps up Sunday.

A’s at Rangers projected starters

RHP Mitch Spence vs. LHP Walter Pennington

Spence (7-9, 4.54 ERA) makes his 19th start and 30th appearance. He has a 1.34 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 7.4 K/9 in 121 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 5 1/3 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 3 BB, 3 K in 5-4 road win against Cincinnati Reds Tuesday
  • 2024 away splits: 3-4, 5.23 ERA (53 1/3 IP, 31 ER), 1.37 WHIP, 6.4 K/9 in 14 games
  • First start vs. Rangers

Pennington (0-0, 3.00 ERA) makes his 1st career start and 9th appearance. He has a 1.89 WHIP, 7.0 BB/9 and 11.0 K/9 in 9 IP

  • Last appearance: No decision, 1/3 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 0 BB, 1 K in 9-2 setback against the A’s Friday
  • Appeared in 1 game with Kansas City Royals before being traded to Rangers

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A’s 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 1:31 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): A’s +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Rangers -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread: A’s +1.5 (-200) | Rangers -1.5 (+165)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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A’s at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 6, A’s 4

Moneyline

PASS.

I am going to completely stay away from the moneyline and run line because I hate everything about this game. You’ve got 2 unproven young pitchers, so many variables. It just doesn’t make sense to make any bet on the moneyline or run line. My lean would be to take the Rangers just because they are playing better baseball right now.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

This is just a terrible game to handicap against the moneyline and spread because of these pitchers. You’ve got a guy making his 1st career start against a guy who has been awful on the road. Stick to the total.

Over/Under

BET OVER 9 (-110).

Taking the Over is a great idea. You’ve got 2 wild cards on the mound, including a guy making his starting debut, and Spence has been shaky on the road with an ERA over 5.

The Over has hit in 4 of their last 5 matchups, and the A’s have gone Over in 3 of their last 4. With these factors, it’s looking like a high-scoring game could be on the horizon.

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Texas Rangers at Chicago White Sox Game 2 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Texas Rangers at Chicago White Sox odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Texas Rangers (60-71) and Chicago White Sox (31-101) play the 1st and 2nd games of a 3-game set at Guaranteed Rate Field Wednesday. First pitch in Game 2 of the doubleheader is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers vs. White Sox odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

(Records, trends and stats do not include the 1st game of Wednesday’s doubleheader.)

Season series: Rangers lead 4-0

Tuesday’s series opener was suspended after just 4 pitches in the 1st inning and will resume as Game 1 of Wednesday’s doubleheader at 5:10 p.m. ET.

The Rangers are coming off a 2-1 series loss at the Cleveland Guardians over the weekend. They wrapped up the series with a 4-2 loss as +109 underdogs Sunday with the Under (8) hitting. The reigning World Series champions are in 3rd place in the AL West, 9½ games back of the division-leading Houston Astros. They have a 0.2% chance to make the playoffs, according to FanGraphs.com, and are +20000 (bet $100 to win $20,000) to win the division at BetMGM Sportsbook.

The MLB-worst White Sox were swept in 4 games by the visiting Detroit Tigers. They lost 6-3 as +116 underdogs in the Monday finale as the total (9) pushed. Chicago was outscored 33-13 in the series and has lost 8 of its last 9 games, all by 2 or more runs.

Rangers at White Sox projected starters

RHP Jack Leiter vs. TBD

Leiter (0-1, 16.39 ERA) makes his 4th career start. The rookie has a 2.57 WHIP, 5.8 BB/9 and 6.8 K/9 in 9 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 1 2/3 IP, 6 ER, 3 H (1 HR), 3 BB, 1 K in 7-4 home defeat vs. Cleveland Guardians May 14
  • 2024 road stats: 0-0, 12.91 ERA (7 2/3 IP, 11 ER), 15 H, 3 BB, 6 K in 2 starts
  • Has never faced White Sox
  • 2024 stats with Triple-A Round Rock: 6-4, 3.51 ERA (77 IP, 30 ER), 1.26 WHIP, 12.9 K/9 in 17 appearances (16 starts)

The White Sox had not yet announced a Game 2 starter, but RHP Chris Flexen (2-12, 5.34 ERA) is expected to make his 26th start and 28th appearance. He has a 1.50 WHIP, 3.7 BB/9 and 6.3 K/9 in 128 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 5 K in 5-2 home setback vs. Tigers Friday
  • 2024 home stats: 1-5, 4.26 ERA (76 IP, 36 ER), 1.46 WHIP, 5.9 K/9 in 15 starts
  • 2024 vs. Rangers: 0-1, 1 road start (July 24), 4 2/3 IP, 3 ER, 7 H, 2 BB, 3 K in 10-2 defeat
  • Career vs. Rangers: 6-1, 3.38 ERA (53 1/3 IP, 20 ER), 1.20 WHIP, 7.3 K/9 in 13 appearances (8 starts)

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Rangers at White Sox odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:34 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Rangers -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | White Sox +145 (bet $100 to win $145)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers -1.5 (-110) | White Sox +1.5 (+110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Rangers at White Sox picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 6, White Sox 5

Moneyline

The RANGERS (-175) are an expensive bet — I rarely recommend MLs at -180 or higher — but they’re facing the least profitable pitcher in MLB this season, according to OddsShark.com. A $100 bettor would be down $1,915 on the year if they were to bet White Sox ML in every Flexen start.

While Leiter has been a liability, allowing 6-plus runs in each start, the Rangers are still 2-1 in his outings, and anything is better than backing Flexen.

BET RANGERS (-175).

Run line/Against the spread

While Texas -1.5 (-110) isn’t a horrible bet, I worry that the Rangers may struggle to win by multiple runs with Leiter taking the mound.

PASS. Bet the ML and/or total instead.

Over/Under

Nine seems a little low considering Leiter has allowed 19 runs in just 9 1/3 career IP and Flexen has a 6.89 ERA (15 2/3 IP, 12 ER) in 4 August starts. I would play this line up to 10 runs, and Over 5 (-110) in the 1st 5 innings is also a decent play for those who want to solely focus on the starting pitchers.

BET OVER 9 (-115).

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Texas Rangers at Cleveland Guardians odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Texas Rangers (59-70) and the Cleveland Guardians (74-54) wrap up a 3-game series Sunday. First pitch from Progressive Field is set for 1:40 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers vs. Guardians odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Guardians lead 3-2

The Rangers picked up a 5-3 victory in Friday’s series opener, but the Guardians pounded the Rangers 13-5 on Saturday, cashing the Over (8.5) all on their own.

Despite the rout, Texas is still a respectable 4-2 in the past 6 games, and even with the Over result, the Rangers have cashed low on the total in 6 of the previous 9 outings.

For the Guardians, the 13 runs scored on Saturday were the most since also dropping 13 runs on the Tampa Bay Rays on July 7 in a win at Progressive Field. The Over has cashed in back-to-back games, but the Under is still 6-3 across the previous 9 contests.

Rangers at Guardians projected starters

LHP Cody Bradford vs. LHP Matthew Boyd

Bradford (4-1, 3.56 ERA) makes his 8th start and 9th appearance. He has a 0.95 WHIP, 1.3 BB/9 and 8.6 K/9 in 43 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 7 IP, 3 ER, 5 H, 0 BB, 8 K in 4-0 home setback vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday
  • 2024 road splits: 1-0, 7.71 ERA (7 IP, 6 ER), 1.57 WHIP, .323 opponents’ batting average, 1 BB, 9 K in 2 appearances (1 start)
  • Career vs. Guardians: 1-1, 12.00 ERA (6 IP, 8 ER), 1.67 WHIP, 9.0 K/9 in 2 appearances (1 start)

Boyd (0-0, 3.38 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 1.03 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 6.8 K/9 in 10 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 5 1/3 IP, 3 ER, 4 H (2 HR), 4 BB, 2 K in 9-5 road victory in 12 innings vs. New York Yankees Tuesday
  • 2024 home splits: No-decision, 5 1/3 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 0 BB, 6 K in 2-1 win vs. Chicago Cubs Aug. 13 in season debut and only home start
  • Career vs. Rangers: 1-7, 6.49 ERA (51 1/3 IP, 37 ER), 1.38 WHIP, 8.4 K/9 in 11 appearances (10 starts)

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Rangers at Guardians odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:23 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Rangers +108 (bet $100 to win $108) | Guardians -126 (bet $126 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers -1.5 (+160) | Guardians +1.5 (-194)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -106 | U: -114)

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Rangers at Guardians picks and predictions

Prediction

Guardians 6, Rangers 5

Moneyline

The GUARDIANS (-126) are worth playing lightly, but hold your nose and make the pick.

Neither of these teams give bettors a lot of confidence on Sunday. The Rangers (+108) are a dismal 13-19 this season against left-handed starting pitchers.

While Cleveland is an impressive 26-11 vs. LHP this season, best mark in the AL and best winning percentage against southpaws in the majors, Boyd has 1-7 career mark against Texas, which should give bettors pause.

Run line/Against the spread

The Guardians +1.5 (-194) will set you back nearly 2 times your potential return, if you need some insurance and just can’t back Cleveland straight up with Boyd on the hill. It’s not a recommended bet, as it is just too much risk and not nearly enough reward.

PASS.

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Over/Under

OVER 8.5 (-110) is a strong play with a pair of left-handed starters on the bump.

The Over is 2-2 in 4 starts for Bradford, including his only start on the road Aug. 10 against the New York Yankees.

The Over has split in Boyd’s only 2 outings, but again, he has terrible splits against the Rangers, including a 6.49 ERA.

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Texas Rangers at Cleveland Guardians odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Texas Rangers (59-69) and the Cleveland Guardians (73-54) open a 3-game series Friday. First pitch from Progressive Field is set for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers vs. Guardians odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Guardians lead 2-1

The defending world champ Rangers took 2 of 3 games from the Pittsburgh Pirates Monday through Wednesday, and now look for a 2nd straight series win. While Texas is 3-1 in the past 4 games, it is just 5-10 in the previous 15 contests.

The Rangers are a dismal 3-9 in the past 12 road contests, and Texas hasn’t won a road series since topping the rival Houston Astros in 2 of 3 games from July 12-14.

The total has gone low for Texas in the past 3 games, while going 6-1 across the past 7 outings.

For the Guardians, they managed just a single hit in a 6-0 setback against the New York Yankees on Thursday. Cleveland has managed just a single run, while getting outscored 14-1 in the past 2 outings after winning the series opener 9-5.

The Under is 3-2 in the past 5 outings for the Guardians, while going 8-5-1 in the past 14 contests.

Rangers at Guardians projected starters

RHP Nathan Eovaldi vs. RHP Tanner Bibee

Eovaldi (8-7, 3.76 ERA) makes his 23rd start. He has a 1.09 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 8.7 K/9 in 127 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 7 IP, 4 R (3 ER), 6 H (1 HR), 0 BB, 6 K in 5-2 home setback vs. Minnesota Twins last Saturday
  • 2024 road splits: 2-4, 4.87 ERA (44 1/3 IP, 24 ER), 1.49 WHIP, .286 opponents’ batting average (OBA), 16 BB, 40 K in 8 starts
  • Career vs. Guardians: 3-2, 3.83 ERA (42 1/3 IP, 18 ER), 1.35 WHIP, 6.6 K/9 in 9 appearances (6 starts)

Bibee (10-5, 3.33 ERA) makes his 25th start. He has a 1.08 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 9.8 K/9 in 132 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 2 R (1 ER), 3 H (1 HR), 1 BB, 7 K in 2-1 road setback vs. Milwaukee Brewers last Saturday
  • 2024 home splits: 4-2, 3.99 ERA (58 2/3 IP, 26 ER), 1.13 WHIP, .226 OBA, 6 HR, 16 BB, 66 K in 11 starts
  • Career vs. Guardians: 0-0, 1.62 ERA (16 2/3 IP, 3 ER), 0.96 WHIP, 7.6 K/9 in 3 starts

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Rangers at Guardians odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:13 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Rangers +114 (bet $100 to win $114) | Guardians -134 (bet $134 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers +1.5 (-200) | Guardians -1.5 (+164)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Rangers at Guardians picks and predictions

Prediction

Guardians 4, Rangers 3

Moneyline

The GUARDIANS (-134) are a solid play as moderate favorites at home in the series opener.

The Rangers (+114) have struggled recently, picking up just 3 victories in the past 12 road contests. Texas won the World Series last season, but this has been a miserable campaign. Cleveland is a lot like Texas last season, coming out of nowhere to contend.

Run line/Against the spread

The Rangers +1.5 (-200) will cost you 2 times your potential return if you would like a little insurance, and you just cannot play them straight up.

The Guardians -1.5 (+164) can’t be trusted, either, as they’ve played just a single run in the past 2 games, while scoring 1 or no runs in 4 of the past 5 outings.

PASS.

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Over/Under

UNDER 7.5 (-110) is a solid play in the series opener, but play a half-unit play at most.

Again, the Guardians have scored 1 or no runs in 4 of the past 5 outings, and the Under is 3-1 in the past 4 games at home for Cleveland.

For the Rangers, the Under has cashed in 3 in a row, and 6 of the past 7 contests.

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Pittsburgh Pirates at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Pittsburgh Pirates at Texas Rangers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates (58-65) and Texas Rangers (57-68) begin a 3-game series Monday. First pitch from Globe Life Field is set for 8:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Pirates vs. Rangers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

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

The Pirates head to Arlington after taking 2 of 3 at home against the Seattle Mariners. Despite the series victory, Pittsburgh has dropped 13 of their last 16 games. They are last in the NL Central. The Pirates are 29-34 on the road and 67-56 against the spread (ATS).

Texas dropped 3 of 4 against the Minnesota Twins to begin their 7-game homestand. The Rangers have lost 7 of their last 10 games at Globe Life Field. The defending world champs are 11 games back of the Houston Astros in the NL West. Texas is 32-30 at home and 56-69 ATS.

Pirates at Rangers projected starters

RHP Luis Ortiz vs. TBD

Ortiz (5-3, 3.41 ERA) makes his 9th career start and 31st appearance. He has a 1.15 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 6.7 K/9 in 95 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 2 BB, 3 K in 3-0 loss at the San Diego Padres Tuesday
  • 2024 road splits: 3-2, 2.80 ERA (45 IP, 15 R (14 ER), 1.16 WHIP, 7.8 K/9 in 15 games
  • Only start vs. Rangers: Win, 7 2/3 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 4 K in 6-4 home victory on May 22, 2023

No starter was listed for the Rangers, but Jose Urena is a strong possibility. Urena (3-8, 4.15 ERA) hqs made 9 starts in his 28 appearances. He has a 1.34 WHIP,  3.2 BB/9 and 5.9 K/9 in 89 IP

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Pirates at Rangers odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Pirates +106 (bet $100 to win $106) | Rangers -124 (bet $124 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread: Pirates +1.5 (-200) | Rangers -1.5 (+164)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -122 | U: +100)

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Pirates at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 5 Pirates 4

Moneyline

BET RANGERS (-124).

Yes, it’s tough to pick a team to win when you don’t know the starting pitcher, but I’m trusting the better team at home. Pittsburgh’s Ortiz has also struggled to stop his opponents from scoring over his last 4 starts.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

I’ll keep my bet to the moneyline especially with the Pirates unbettable at -200 and the Rangers not trustworthy with a question mark at starter.

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Over/Under

PASS.

My lean would be the Over with Ortiz on the mound, but I’m not going to recommend a bet on the total without knowing Texas’ starter. And if it is Urena, he hasn’t fared well in his career vs. Pittsburgh (2-4, 5.73 in 9 games, 6 as a starter).

Some numbers to consider as well: The Pirates are 37-35-2 as an underdog, 30-30-2 as a road team and 24-20-1 as a road underdog, The Rangers are 26-36-3 as a favorite, a MLB-worst 21-31-2 at home and a MLB-worst 13-28-2 as a home favorite.

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Minnesota Twins at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Texas Rangers (56-68) welcome the Minnesota Twins (70-53) to Globe Life Field Sunday for finale of a 4-game series. First pitch is set for 2:35 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Twins vs. Rangers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Twins lead 5-1

The Twins have won all 3 games of this series, closing as an underdog in the last 2. They won 5-2 Saturday, 4-3 Friday and 3-2 Thursday.

Minnesota has won 5 of its last 6 games and has jumped to 2nd in the AL Central. It has gone 34-29 on the road and is 60-63 against the spread (ATS).

The Rangers, who are 31-30 at home this season, have lost 3 straight games and 6 of their last 7, dropping to 3rd in the AL West. The Texas defense has been the main problem, allowing 3 runs or more in all 7 games and allowing at least 5 runs in 5 of those games. The Rangers are 55-69 ATS.

Twins at Rangers projected starters

RHP Pablo Lopez vs. RHP Tyler Mahle

Lopez (11-8, 4.67 ERA) makes his 25th start. He has a 1.15 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 9.9 K/9 in 135 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 6 IP, 2 ER, 6 H, 0 BB, 5 K in 8-3 home win over the Kansas City Royals Monday
  • 2024 away stats: 7-4, 4.44 ERA (75 IP, 37 ER), 1.07 WHIP, 10.6 K/9 in 13 starts
  • Career vs. Rangers: 0-2, 9.82 ERA (40 IP, 18 ER), 1.08 WHIP, 8.6 K/9 in 7 starts

Mahle (0-1, 2.79 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 1.24 WHIP, 3.7 BB/9 and 8.4 K/9 in 9 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 4 2/3 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 3 BB, 7 K in 5-4 road loss to the Boston Red Sox Monday
  • 2024 home stats: 0-1, 1.80 ERA (5 IP, 1 ER), 1.20 WHIP, 3.6 K/9 in 1 start
  • Career vs. Twins: 1-0, 4.58 ERA (17 2/3 IP, 9 ER), 1.53 WHIP, 12.2 K/9 in 4 starts

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Twins 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 8:21 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Twins -112 (bet $112 to win $100) | Rangers +104 (bet $100 to win $104)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Twin -1.5 (+136) | Rangers +1.5 (-164)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Twins at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 4, Twins 2

Moneyline

BET RANGERS (+104).

The Rangers should be able to snap out of their woes Sunday, still having an above .500 home record this season. Texas has scored at least 4 runs in 5 of its last 8 games yet has failed to hit 4 runs in 3 straight games, so it should be able to bounce back with Mahle, who has a sub-3.00 ERA, on the mound.

Lopez has been a solid option for the Twins, but Minnesota has allowed 10 runs in his last 2 starts. Considering the pitchers and recent streaks, take Texas to avoid the sweep and back RANGERS (+104).

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

The Twins are too risky as a road favorite, having won 3 straight in the series. Given it isn’t easy to complete the 4-game sweep, avoid their run-line play. The Astros are a bit too expensive as a run-line underdog and have better value on the moneyline.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 8 (-115).

The Twins have gone Under in 4 straight games, scoring fewer than 4 runs in 3 of those and allowing 3 runs or less in 3 games. Similarly, the Rangers have gone Under in 3 straight and are 5-6-1 O/U in their last 12.

They have scored 4 runs or fewer in 5 straight games and in 9 of the last 12. Texas is 56-63-5 O/U. While neither has an ace, both teams have solid starting options. With that in mind, back UNDER 8 (-105).

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Minnesota Twins at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Minnesota Twins (68-53) and Texas Rangers (56-66) meet Friday for the 2nd game of their 4-game series in Arlington, Texas. First pitch from Globe Life Field is at 8:05 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Twins vs. Rangers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Twins lead 3-1

The Twins opened the series Thursday night with a 3-2 win, their 3rd victory in the last 4 games. They are 5-5 in their last 10 games, but 10-5 in their last 15.

The Rangers have lost 4 of their last 5 games and are 5-14 in their last 19 games.

Twins at Rangers projected starters

RHP Simeon Woods-Richardson vs. LHP Andrew Heaney

Woods-Richardson (3-3, 3.78 ERA) makes his 21st start. He has a 1.18 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 in 102 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 7 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 0 BB, 7 K in 2-1 home loss to Cleveland Guardians on Saturday
  • Has not won a decision since June 26 (7 starts)
  • Making 1st career appearance vs. Rangers

Heaney (4-12, 4.05 ERA) makes his 24th start and 25th appearance. He has a 1.23 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 8.6 K/9 in 120 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 4 2/3 IP, 4 R (3 ER), 5 H, 2 BB, 4 K in 8-7 road loss to New York Yankees on Sunday
  • Is 0-2 with 6.30 ERA in last 4 starts
  • Has 1-0 record with 2.83 ERA in 6 career games (5 starts) vs. Twins

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Twins 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 8:28 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Twins +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Rangers -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Twins -1.5 (+165) | Rangers +1.5 (-225)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Twins at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Twins 5. Rangers 3

Moneyline

The Rangers lost the series opener on Thursday after a win to close out their previous series on Wednesday. Only once since June 11 have they not lost at least 2 consecutive games without winning. In the Twins’ last 15 games, they have won no fewer than 2 consecutive games before losing a game.

The Rangers are 8-16 in Heaney’s games.

I like the Twins to win outright and the moneyline is a good bet, but there is more money to be made on the run line.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

The Twins had a 1-run win in the opener. Their previous 11 wins were all by at least 2 runs.

Eleven of the Rangers’ 12 losses prior to Thursday were by at least 2 runs. They have not had consecutive 1-run losses all season.

BET TWINS -1.5 (+165).

Over/Under

All 4 of their meetings this season have stayed Under 9 runs. Four of the Twins’ last 6 games have not reached 9 total runs while 6 of the Rangers’ last 8 games have had at least 9 total runs.

BET UNDER 8.5 (-115).

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Minnesota Twins at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Minnesota Twins (67-53) and Texas Rangers (56-65) play the opener of a 4-game set at Globe Life Field Thursday at 8:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Twins vs. Rangers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Twins lead 2-1

The Twins took 2 of 3 from the Kansas City Royals but dropped Wednesday’s tilt 4-1. 1B Carlos Santana hit his 16th homer of the year for the Twins’ only run as Royals RHP Cole Ragans struck out 8 over 7 solid frames. The Twins hold the 2nd Wild Card spot and are 1½ games up on the Royals.

The Rangers are in the midst of a tailspin as they’ve lost 7 of 10. They were able to salvage a game against the Boston Red Sox with a 9-7 extra-innings win. DH Adolis Garcia hit his 19th and 20th homers in the W. The defending champs are 10 games out of a playoff spot.

Twins at Rangers projected starters

RHP Bailey Ober vs. LHP Cody Bradford

Ober (12-5, 3.52 ERA) makes his 23rd start of the season. He has a 0.97 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 9.6 K/9 in 128 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 6 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 2 BB, 9 K in 4-2 home victory Friday against the Cleveland Guardians
  • Two career starts vs. Rangers: 1-0, 7.00 ERA (9 IP, 7 ER), 1.44 WHIP, 9.0 K/9; May 24 – Win, 5 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 3 BB, 5 K in 3-2 home victory

Bradford (4-0, 3.60 ERA) makes his 6th start and 7th appearance. He has a 0.94 WHIP, 1.2 BB/9 and 9.3 K/9 in 30 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 5 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 0 BB, 7 K in 9-4 victory Saturday at New York Yankees
  • Career vs. Twins: 1-0, 0.00 ERA (2 IP), 0.00 WHIP, 9.0 K/9 in 2 relief appearances

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Twins 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 12:50 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Twins -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Rangers +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Twins -1.5 (+145) | Rangers +1.5 (-175)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Twins at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Twins 5, Rangers 4

Moneyline

The Twins have the advantage on the bump with Ober, who is 5-1 with a 1.76 ERA in his last 7 starts. The Twins are 13th with a 3.92 bullpen ERA; whereas the Rangers are 27th with a 4.64 ERA. The Twins’ offense is hit-or-miss, and that’s why there isn’t more juice on their side. But they are the correct side here. Take the TWINS -120.

Run line/Against the spread

Ober has 9, 7 and 11 K’s in his last 3 starts. The 9 K’s came against Cleveland, which has been one of the toughest teams to K over the last couple of years.

Take BAILEY OBER OVER 5.5 K’S (-118).

Over/Under

It’s projected to be 99 degrees with a 9-mph gust blowing in from left-center. The Twins are 5-4-1 O/U in their last 10, and the Rangers are 6-3-1. The Over is 5-3-2 in the last 10 matchups as well.

This is my least-favorite bet of the bunch, but the trends tell me this one sneaks OVER 8 (-115).

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Texas Rangers at Boston Red Sox odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Texas Rangers at Boston Red Sox odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Texas Rangers (55-65) take on the Boston Red Sox (63-55) Wednesday to wrap up a 3-game series. First pitch from Fenway Park is scheduled for 6:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers vs. Red Sox odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Boston leads 4-1

The Red Sox won 9-4 as -136 favorites Tuesday as the Over (10) hit.

Boston jumped ahead 6-0 in the 5th inning, thanks to a 3-run shot by C Connor Wong. The Red Sox nearly surrendered the lead in the 6th, as RP Cam Booser gave up an RBI single and 2 bases-loaded walks without recording an out. However, Texas failed to score again in the final 3 innings.

Rangers at Red Sox projected starters

TBD vs. RHP Tanner Houck

RHP Dane Dunning (4-7, 4.77 ERA) is expected to make his 13th start and 21st appearance. He has a 1.41 WHIP, 4.3 BB/9 and 9.1 K/9 through 77 1/3 innings.

  • Last outing: No-decision, 2 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 1 BB, 1 K in relief appearance of 8-7 setback at New York Yankees Sunday
  • Last start: Loss, 4 2/3 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 3 BB, 8 K in 5-0 defeat at Seattle Mariners June 16
  • 2024 road stats: 2-3, 5.27 ERA (42 2/3 IP, 25 ER), 1.55 WHIP, 8.0 K/9 in 12 appearances (7 starts)

Houck (8-8, 3.02 ERA) makes his 24th start. He has a 1.14 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 in 140 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 3 BB, 1 K in 8-4 home loss against Houston Astros Friday
  • 2024 home stats: 4-5, 2.96 ERA (82 IP, 27 ER), 1.12 WHIP, 7.6 K/9 in 13 starts

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Rangers at Red Sox odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:03 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Rangers +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Red Sox -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers +1.5 (-160) | Red Sox -1.5 (+135)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Rangers at Red Sox picks and predictions

Prediction

Red Sox 6, Rangers 5

Moneyline

As road underdogs, the Rangers post the 4th-worst record in baseball, winning just 13 of their 40 games (32.5%).

On the other hand, the Red Sox as home favorites are nearly as bad. They won 19 of their 42 games (45.2%).

I still like the Red Sox to sweep, especially since the Rangers delayed the announcement of their starting pitcher. However, at -150, there are other bets on this game with higher value.

LEAN RED SOX (-150).

Run line/Against the spread

Both Boston and Texas are in the bottom 5 in covering the run line. Since I am picking Boston for this game, I don’t have confidence that it can win and cover today.

PASS.

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Over/Under

The Rangers-Red Sox head-to-head series this year has been filled with offense. In the 5 meetings this season, Boston has scored a total of 36 runs (7.2 per game). Texas, while scoring fewer runs, has still put up 23 in the season series (4.6 runs per game).

Plus, Boston is 32-25-5 to the Over after a win.

BET OVER 9.5 (+100).

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Texas Rangers at Boston Red Sox odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Texas Rangers at Boston Red Sox odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Texas Rangers (55-64) visit the Boston Red Sox (62-55) on Tuesday. First pitch from Fenway Park is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers vs. Red Sox odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Red Sox lead 3-1

The Rangers have lost back-to-back games after falling 5-4 against the Red Sox in 10 innings on Monday and failing to cover as +113 road underdogs. SS Corey Seager hit a 2-run HR while RHP Gerson Garabito took the loss.

The Red Sox snapped a 4-game losing streak with the win as -122 home favorites. Five players had an RBI while LF Rob Refsnyder was the hero with a walk-off single. RHP Josh Winckowski picked up the win.

Rangers at Red Sox projected starters

RHP Jose Urena vs. RHP Kutter Crawford

Urena (3-7, 3.74 ERA) makes his 9th start. He has a 1.32 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 5.9 K/9 in 84 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 4 IP, 2 ER, 6 H, 3 BB, 0 K in 6-4 loss against Houston Astros Wednesday.
  • Career vs. Red Sox: 0-2, 5.56 ERA (22 2/3 IP, 14 ER), 23 H, 6 BB, 17 K in 4 starts
  • Last start vs. Red Sox: Win, 5 IP, 6 H, 5 ER, 4 BB, 3 K in 11-6 victory on Aug. 2

Crawford (7-9, 4.11 ERA) makes his 24th start. He has a 1.13 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 8.6 K/9 in 131.1 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 3 2/3 IP, 6 ER, 5 H, 4 BB, 3 K in 8-4 loss at Kansas City Royals Wednesday.
  • Career vs. Rangers: 1-0, 5.19 ERA (17 1/3 IP, 10 ER), 18 H, 3 BB, 16 K in 3 starts
  • Last start vs. Rangers: Loss, 4 IP, 8 H, 7 ER, 0 BB, 2 K in 11-6 loss on Aug. 2

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Rangers at Red Sox odds

Provided by BetMGM 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 +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Red Sox -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers +1.5 (-175) | Red Sox -1.5 (+145)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 10 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Rangers at Red Sox picks and predictions

Prediction

Red Sox 6, Rangers 5

Moneyline

BET RED SOX (-145).

Boston has won 3 of its 4 matchups against Texas this season and has scored 4 or more runs in 9 of its last 10 games. The Rangers have dropped 5 of their last 6 games, including 3 of their last 4 on the road. Texas is 3-7 in its last 10. They have allowed 4 or more runs in each of their last 6 games.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

There is better value on the Red Sox moneyline against a Texas team that has scored 4 or more runs in each of its last 3 games.

Over/Under

BET OVER 10 (-115).

Texas has hit the Over in 7 of its last 10 games while Boston has gone Over  in 9 of its last 10 games. Texas has a 3-1-1 Over record in its last 5 games and has scored 4 or more runs in each of its last 3 games and in 7 of its last 10. Boston has scored 4 or more runs in 9 of its last 10 games while allowing 4 or more runs in 9 of its last 10.

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