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Houston Astros at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Houston Astros (78-61) will play the 2nd game of a 3-game series against the Texas Rangers (76-61) on Tuesday at Globe Life Field. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Astros vs. Rangers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Astros lead 7-4

The Astros cruised to a 13-6 victory over the Rangers on Monday as 2B Jose Altuve and OF Mauricio Dubon both hit 2 home runs. Houston ended its 3-game losing skid with the victory and is tied with the Seattle Mariners for 1st place in the AL West.

Rangers SS Corey Seager also supplied 2 home runs in the lopsided series-opening defeat. Texas is 4-6 in its last 10 contests and is now 1 game behind Houston for 2nd place in the division and just 1/2 game ahead of the Toronto Blue Jays for the final AL Wild Card.

Astros at Rangers projected starters

LHP Framber Valdez vs. RHP Nathan Eovaldi

Valdez (10-9, 3.38 ERA) makes his 27th start. He has a 1.10 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 8.8 K/9 through 167 2/3 IP.

Last start: Win, 6 IP, 4 R (2 ER), 5 H, 0 BB, 5 K in 7-4 road win vs. Boston Red Sox Wednesday
2023 road stats: 6-3, 3.92 ERA (78 IP, 34 ER) in 12 starts
Career vs. Rangers: 6-5, 3.05 ERA (76 2/3 IP, 26 ER) in 12 starts and 3 relief appearances

Eovaldi (11-3, 2.69 ERA) makes his 20th start. He has a 1.01 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 8.1 K/9 through 123 2/3 IP.

Last start: Win, 6 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 3 BB, 2 K in 5-3 home victory vs. Tampa Bay Rays July 18
2023 home stats: 5-2, 2.60 ERA (52 IP, 15 ER) in 8 starts
Career vs. Astros: 3-3, 3.83 ERA (51 2/3 IP, 22 ER) in 9 starts

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Astros 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 8:12 a.m. ET.

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

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Astros at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 6, Astros 4

Moneyline

Even though Eovaldi is making his 1st start in over a month, there is value in backing the RANGERS (+100) in Tuesday’s divisional bout. Eovaldi was in the AL Cy Young discussion before serving a stint on the injured list and Valdez has struggled in recent outings.

Run line/Against the spread

While I have the Rangers winning outright, I’ll PASS on their run line at the current odds (-165). If you can get the run of insurance at at -150 or better odds, then I’d feel comfortable wagering on Texas’ run line.

Over/Under

OVER 9 (-105) is the lean as matchups between the Astros and Rangers have typically gone Over. The Over is 6-3-1 in the last 10 meetings overall this season.

Valdez has given up 3 earned runs or more in 3 of his last 5 starts, and the Rangers boast the 7th-best ISO (.211), the 11th-best wOBA (.337), and the 12th-best wRC+ (112) against left-handed pitching since the beginning of August.

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Texas Rangers at Minnesota Twins odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Texas Rangers (73-56) conclude a 4-game series against the Minnesota Twins (67-63) on Sunday at Target Field. First pitch is scheduled for 2:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers vs. Twins odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Twins lead 2-1

The Rangers took down the Twins 6-2 on Saturday to snap an 8-game losing streak. With its recent woes, Texas is now tied with the Seattle Mariners for 1st place in the AL West.

In Saturday’s loss to the Rangers, 2B Jorge Polanco and OF Max Kepler had multi-hit outings for the Twins. Minnesota has gone 5-5 in its last 10 games, but it remains 6 games ahead of the Cleveland Guardians for 1st place in the AL Central.

Rangers at Twins projected starters

LHP Jordan Montgomery vs. RHP Bailey Ober

Montgomery (8-10, 3.12 ERA) makes his 26th start. He has a 1.20 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 8.2 K/9 in 147 innings.

Last start: No-decision, 8 IP, 0 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 6 K in a 4-3 road loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday
Road stats: 2-6, 2.93 ERA (70 2/3 IP, 23 ER) in 12 starts
Career vs. Twins: 0-1, 5.94 ERA (16 2/3 IP, 11 ER) in 3 starts

Ober (6-6, 3.41 ERA) makes his 22nd start. He has a 1.12 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 8.8 K/9 in 118 2/3 innings.

Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 2 ER, 2 H, 3 BB, 3 K in a 7-3 road loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday
Home stats: 2-3, 3.07 ERA (67 1/3 IP, 23 ER) in 12 starts
First career start vs. Rangers

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Rangers at Twins odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:41 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Rangers -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Twins -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers -1.5 (+145) | Twins +1.5 (-175)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Rangers at Twins picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 5, Twins 3

Moneyline

While Texas has struggled to secure wins recently, the RANGERS (-115) are the pick in this contest. Montgomery is coming off one of his best starts with the Rangers and Ober has surrendered multiple runs in 7 straight starts.

Run line/Against the spread

RANGERS -1.5 (+145) has fantastic value despite the team’s recent woes. The Rangers are capable of getting hot at any moment and are still posting the 6th-best ISO (.197), the 12th-best wOBA (.330), and the 12th-best wRC+ (109) against right-handed pitching since the start of August.

Over/Under

UNDER 8.5 (-115) is the lean in this matchup with Montgomery pitching well in recent starts and the Twins struggling against lefties this season. Minnesota boasts the 5th-worst strikeout rate (25.3%) and the 8th-worst wRC+ (92) against left-handed pitching thus far.

The Under is 3-1 in Montgomery’s first 4 starts with the Rangers.

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Texas Rangers at Minnesota Twins odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Texas Rangers (72-55) play the 2nd game of a 4-game series against the Minnesota Twins (66-62) on Friday at Target Field. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers vs. Twins odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Twins lead 1-0

The Rangers lost 7-5 to the Twins in the series opener on Thursday despite getting home runs from 2B Marcus Semien, SS Corey Seager, and OF Leody Taveras. Texas has lost 7 consecutive games and is now only 1 game ahead of the Seattle Mariners and Houston Astros for 1st place in the AL West.

In Thursday’s 2-run victory over the Rangers, OF Michael Taylor supplied 2 homers from the back of the order for the Twins. Minnesota is 6-4 in its last 10 games and is 6 games ahead of the Cleveland Guardians atop the AL Central.

Rangers at Twins projected starters

RHP Dane Dunning vs. RHP Sonny Gray

Dunning (9-5, 3.19 ERA) makes his 20th start and 28th appearance. He has a 1.16 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 6.9 K/9 through 132 2/3 IP.

Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 3 ER, 7 H, 1 BB, 4 K in a 6-1 home loss vs. Milwaukee Brewers Saturday
2023 road stats: 3-3, 2.98 ERA (66 1/3 IP, 22 ER) in 10 starts and 4 relief appearances
Career vs. Twins: 1-2, 4.74 ERA (19 IP, 10 ER) in 4 starts

Gray (6-6, 3.15 ERA) makes his 26th start. He has a 1.21 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 9.3 K/9 through 143 IP.

Last start: Loss, 6 2/3 IP, 4 ER, 4 H, 3 BB, 7 K in 7-4 home loss vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Saturday
2023 home stats: 3-3, 3.23 ERA (69 2/3 IP, 25 ER) in 12 starts
Career vs. Rangers: 9-5, 3.17 ERA (105 IP, 37 ER) in 16 starts and 1 relief appearance

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Rangers at Twins odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:21 a.m. ET.

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

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Rangers at Twins picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 5, Twins 4

Moneyline

I’ll back the RANGERS (-105) to end their losing skid Friday despite their recent struggles. Before losing on Thursday, the Rangers had won 5 of the previous 7 meetings against the Twins.

Run line/Against the spread

With Dunning and Gray taking the mound in Friday’s matchup, I’ll PASS on the run line. The Twins should keep this game close, but I wouldn’t advise wagering on their run line at nearly -200 odds.

Over/Under

OVER 8.5 (-110) is the lean as the Rangers are always capable of producing runs and the Twins are swinging a hot bat. Since the beginning of August, the Rangers and the Twins are tied for the 11th-best wOBA (.330) and the 10th-best wRC+ (111) against right-handed pitching.

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Los Angeles Angels at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’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 (59-62) finish a 3-game series against the Texas Rangers (72-48) on Wednesday at Globe Life Field. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. ET. 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: Rangers lead 5-4

The Angels lost 7-3 to the Rangers Tuesday despite OF Randall Grichuk hitting a 2-run homer in the 9th inning. Los Angeles has lost 7 of its last 10 games and has fallen to 4th place in the AL West, 13 1/2 games back of the division-leading Rangers.

The Rangers got a 2-homer performance from SS Corey Seager in Tuesday’s 4-run victory over the Angels. Texas is 8-2 in its last 10 contests and is 3 1/2 games ahead of the Houston Astros atop the division.

Angels at Rangers projected starters

LHP Reid Detmers vs. RHP Jon Gray

Detmers (2-9, 5.27 ERA) makes his 22nd start. He has a 1.41 WHIP, 3.7 BB/9 and 11.0 K/9 through 107 2/3 IP.

Last start: Loss, 2 1/3 IP, 7 ER, 7 H, 3 BB, 0 K in an 11-3 road loss to the Astros Friday
2023 road stats: 0-6, 6.70 ERA (41 2/3 IP, 31 ER) over 9 turns
Career vs. Rangers: 1-2, 4.75 ERA (36 IP, 19 ER) in 7 starts

Gray (8-5, 3.65 ERA) makes his 22nd start. He has a 1.19 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 7.6 K/9 through 120 2/3 IP.

Last start: Win, 7 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 0 BB, 7 K in a 2-1 road victory over the San Francisco Giants on August 11.
2023 home stats: 3-3, 4.50 ERA (62 IP, 31 ER) in 11 starts
Career vs. Angels: 2-0, 4.19 ERA (19 1/3 IP, 9 ER) in 3 starts

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Angels 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 8:03 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Angels +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Rangers -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Angels +1.5 (-125) | Rangers -1.5 (+105)
Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Angels at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 6, Angels 4

Moneyline

While the Rangers should continue their recent stretch of success, just AVOID taking their moneyline in this game at nearly -200 odds.

Run line/Against the spread

RANGERS -1.5 (+105) is the play here as Texas has been rolling again since Seager returned to the lineup. The Rangers have outscored their opponents 28-6 in their last 3 wins, including 19-3 in the first 2 games of this series.

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Over/Under

With Detmers’ woes this season and Gray’s mediocre play at home, I’ll side with the OVER 9 (-110) in this matchup. The Over is 7-1-2 in the last 10 meetings overall.

Detmers has given up 7 earned runs in back-to-back starts, and Gray has allowed 4 earned runs or more in 3 of his last 5 starts.

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Miami Marlins at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions

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

The Miami Marlins (58-52) open a 3-game series against the Texas Rangers (63-46) on Friday at Globe Life Field. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Marlins vs. Rangers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting of 2023; Rangers went 2-1 against the Marlins in 2022.

The Marlins were defeated by the Philadelphia Phillies 4-2 on Thursday, giving them 3 losses in their last 4 games. Miami is in 3rd place in the NL East, 13 games behind the division-leading Atlanta Braves and 1/2 game back of the final NL Wild Card spot.

The Rangers completed a 3-game sweep of the Chicago White Sox with a 5-3 win Thursday in RHP Max Scherzer’s debut. Texas is now 1 1/2 games ahead of the Houston Astros atop the AL West.

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Marlins at Rangers projected starters

LHP Jesus Luzardo vs. LHP Jordan Montgomery

Luzardo (8-5, 3.38 ERA) makes his 23rd start. He has a 1.18 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 10.6 K/9 through 125 IP.

Last start: No-decision, 4 2/3 IP, 4 ER, 7 H, 3 BB, 3 K in 8-6 home win over vs. Detroit Tigers Sunday
2023 road stats: 4-3, 4.63 ERA (46 2/3 IP, 24 ER) across 9 starts
Career vs. Rangers: 0-1, 2.30 ERA (15 2/3 IP, 4 ER) over 2 starts and 2 relief appearances

Montgomery (6-9, 3.42 ERA) makes his 22nd start. He has a 1.25 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 through 121 IP.

Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 3 ER, 5 H, 4 BB, 3 K in 3-2 home loss vs. Chicago Cubs last Friday
2023 home stats: 4-4, 3.50 ERA (64 1/3 IP, 25 ER) in 11 starts
Career vs. Marlins: 0-0, 1.64 ERA (11 IP, 2 ER) across 2 starts
July 18 vs. Marlins: No-decision, 6 IP, 1 ER, 6 H, 2 BB, 5 K in a 5-2 win

Marlins 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 8:42 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Marlins +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Rangers -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Marlins +1.5 (-165) | Rangers -1.5 (+140)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Marlins at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 5, Marlins 3

Moneyline

With Montgomery making his debut for Texas on Friday, I’ll back the RANGERS (-145) at home. The Rangers are 37-20 at home this season compared to the Marlins producing a 24-28 road record.

Run line/Against the spread

RANGERS -1.5 (+140) is a solid bet as Texas looks like one of the best lineups in baseball again with SS Corey Seager back from injury. Luzardo just surrendered 4 earned runs to the Tigers in his last outing and the Rangers are a far superior team.

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Over/Under

UNDER 8.5 (-115) is the lean in this game as I believe Montgomery will limit Miami’s lineup in his debut for Texas. Both teams are also 6-4 to the Under in their last 10 games.

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Chicago White Sox at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions

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

The Chicago White Sox (43-64) open a 3-game series against the Texas Rangers (60-46) Tuesday at Globe Life Field. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the White Sox vs. Rangers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Rangers lead 2-1

The White Sox were shut out 5-0 by the Cleveland Guardians Sunday when they were last in action. Chicago has lost 7 of its last 10 games and is in 4th place in the AL Central, 11 games back of the division-leading Minnesota Twins.

The Rangers lost 5-3 to the San Diego Padres on Sunday as they were swept in the 3-game series. Texas is also 3-7 in its last 10 games and is only 1 game ahead of the Houston Astros in the AL West due to its recent struggles.

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White Sox at Rangers projected starters

RHP Jesse Scholtens vs. LHP Andrew Heaney

Scholtens (1-3, 3.32 ERA) makes his 3rd start and 17th appearance. He has a 1.32 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 5.4 K/9 through 38 IP.

Last start: No-decision, 4 IP, 3 ER, 11 H, 0 BB, 1 K in 5-4 home loss vs. Toronto Blue Jays on July 6
Road stats: 0-3, 2.82 ERA (22 1/3 IP, 7 ER) in 1 start and 9 relief appearances
Career vs. Rangers: 2/3 IP, 0 ER, 0 H, 0 BB, 0 K in relief on June 19

Heaney (7-6, 4.62 ERA) makes his 21st start. He has a 1.35 WHIP, 3.8 BB/9 and 9.1 K/9 through 101 1/3 IP.

Last start: Win, 5 IP, 3 ER, 4 H, 3 BB, 3 K in 13-5 road win over Houston Astros Wednesday
Home stats: 4-3, 4.97 ERA (58 IP, 32 ER) in 12 starts
Career vs. White Sox: 4-1, 5.16 ERA (45 1/3 IP, 26 ER) in 8 starts

White Sox 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 8:51 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): White Sox +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Rangers -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): White Sox +1.5 (-105) | Rangers -1.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -115 | U: -105)

White Sox at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 6, White Sox 4

Moneyline

Even though the Rangers should secure the win at home on Tuesday, I’ll AVOID taking their moneyline at over -200 odds and focus on the run line and total instead.

Run line/Against the spread

RANGERS -1.5 (-115) is how I’d wager on the run line with Scholtens pitching for the White Sox. Scholtens doesn’t strike many batters out, and even with SS Corey Seager missing time recently, the Rangers still have the 5th-best wOBA (.351) and the 4th-best wRC+ (125) against righties since the start of July.

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Over/Under

OVER 9 (-115) is the pick in this contest with Scholtens and Heaney taking the mound. In the 6 games that Scholtens has pitched at least 4 innings, he’s allowed 2 earned runs or more in 4.

Meanwhile, Heaney has given up 3 earned runs or more in 3 of his last 5 starts.

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Texas Rangers at Houston Astros odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Texas Rangers (59-41) begin a 3-game series against the Houston Astros (56-44) on Monday at Minute Maid Park. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers vs. Astros odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Astros lead 4-3

The Rangers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-4 on Sunday to snap a 2-game losing skid. Texas has won 7 of its last 10 games and is 3 games ahead of Houston atop the AL West race.

The Astros secured a 3-2 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Sunday. Houston has a 6-4 record in its last 10 games.

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Rangers at Astros projected starters

RHP Jon Gray vs. RHP Brandon Bielak

Gray (6-5, 3.31 ERA) makes his 19th start. He has a 1.19 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 7.2 K/9 in 103 1/3 innings.

Has not had more than 4 K’s in 6 consecutive starts
June 30 in 5-3 loss vs. Astros: 6 IP, 7 H, 5 ER, 2 BB, 4 K in 6 IP
Had to leave last start vs. Tampa Bay Ray in 5th inning after being hit by line drive

Bielak (5-5, 3.46 ERA) makes his 12th start. He has a 1.40 WHIP, 3.6 BB/9 and 6.9 K/9 in 65 innings.

Has given up multiple ER in 4 of his last 6 starts
Has walked 3 or more batters in 3 of his last 4 starts

Rangers at Astros odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:40 a.m. ET.

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

Rangers at Astros picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 6, Astros 5

Moneyline

With Texas getting back to its winning ways recently, I’ll back the RANGERS (-110) on the road in Monday’s divisional matchup.

Run line/Against the spread

While there is solid value in taking the Rangers to win by multiple runs at the current odds (+145), I’ll PASS on the run line in this contest.

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Over/Under

OVER 9 (-105) is the pick with both of these pitchers lacking in the swing-and-miss department. The Rangers have produced 5-plus runs in 6 of their last 10 games, while the Astros have scored 6-plus runs in 4 of their last 10.

Since the start of June, both teams are top 6 in ISO, top 15 in wOBA, and top 15 in wRC+ against right-handed pitching. The Rangers and Astros both have the 4th and 5th-most home runs in that span against righties.

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Tampa Bay Rays at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Tampa Bay Rays at Texas Rangers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Tampa Bay Rays (60-37) play the 2nd game of a 3-game series against the Texas Rangers (56-39) on Tuesday at Globe Life Field. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rays vs. Rangers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: tied 2-2

The Rays suffered a 2nd straight defeat with a 3-2 loss in the series opener on Monday. Tampa Bay is 3-7 in its last 10 contests and is now only 1 game ahead of the Baltimore Orioles for 1st place in the AL East.

Rangers 3B Josh H. Smith scored the game-winning run Monday on a wild pitch in the bottom of the 9th inning. Texas has 4 consecutive wins and is 3 1/2 games ahead of the Houston Astros atop the AL West.

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Rays at Rangers projected starters

RHP Taj Bradley vs. RHP Nathan Eovaldi

Bradley (5-5, 5.43 ERA) makes his 14th start. He has a 1.39 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 11.7 K/9 through 61 1/3 IP.

Has given up 4 ER or more in 4 of his last 6 outings
June 10 vs. Rangers: Loss, 3 2/3 IP, 5 R (4 ER), 4 H, 4 BB, 4 K in an 8-4 defeat

Eovaldi (10-3, 2.83 ERA) makes his 19th start. He has a 1.02 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 8.3 K/9 through 117 2/3 IP.

Has allowed 3 ER or more in 4 of his last 6 starts
June 10 at Rays: Win, 6 1/3 IP, 4 ER, 7 H, 3 BB, 6 K opposite Bradley in an 8-4 win

Rays 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 8:39 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Rays +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Rangers -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rays +1.5 (-165) | Rangers -1.5 (+140)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

Rays at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 5, Rays 4

Moneyline

With Eovaldi being more consistent than Bradley on the mound this season, I’ll back the RANGERS (-140) at home on Tuesday. Tampa Bay is 25-22 on the road this season, while Texas is 31-18 at home.

Run line/Against the spread

This should be a close game between the Rays and the Rangers, but I’ll PASS on taking Tampa Bay +1.5 (-165) run line at the current odds.

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Over/Under

OVER 8.5 (-120) is the bet in this matchup with Bradley and Eovaldi giving up a decent number of runs in recent starts. The Rays and the Rangers are both top 5 in ISO, wOBA, and wRC+ against right-handed pitching this season.

The Over is 3-1 in the first 4 meetings between these teams this season.

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Cleveland Guardians at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions

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

The Cleveland Guardians (45-45) begin a 3-game series against the Texas Rangers (52-39) on Friday at Globe Life Field. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Guardians vs. Rangers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting of 2023; the Guardians went 5-1 against the Rangers in 2022

The Guardians lost 4-1 to the Kansas City Royals in their last game before the All-Star break on Sunday. Cleveland has tallied a 6-4 record in its last 10 games and is half a game ahead of the Minnesota Twins for 1st place in the AL Central.

The Rangers lost 7-2 to the Washington Nationals Sunday as they headed into the break with 2 consecutive losses. Texas is 3-7 in its last 10 outings and is now only 2 games ahead of the Houston Astros in the AL West race.

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Guardians at Rangers projected starters

RHP Aaron Civale vs. RHP Jon Gray

Civale (3-2, 2.56 ERA) makes his 10th start. He has a 1.06 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 7.5 K/9 through 52 2/3 IP.

Has walked 2 or more batters in 5 of his first 9 starts
Has pitched 6 innings or more in 4 straight outings

Gray (6-5, 3.29 ERA) makes his 17th start. He has a 1.14 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 7.3 K/9 through 93 IP.

Has walked multiple batters in 10 of his first 16 contests
Has given up 3 ER or more in 3 of his last 4 turns

Guardians at Rangers odds

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Moneyline (ML): Guardians +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Rangers -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Guardians +1.5 (-160) | Rangers -1.5 (+135)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Guardians at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 5, Guardians 3

Moneyline

Even with Civale’s hot start to the season and Cleveland’s 8-2 record against Texas in the last 10 meetings, I’ll back the RANGERS (-150) on Friday. The Rangers are 27-18 at home compared to the Guardians going just 21-23 on the road in the first half of the season.

Run line/Against the spread

RANGERS -1.5 (+135) is an enticing bet with Texas being one of the best teams against right-handed pitching this season. The Rangers come out of the All-Star break boasting the 5th-best ISO (.188), the 2nd-best wOBA (.340) and the 2nd-best wRC+ (118) against righties.

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Over/Under

Despite the Rangers raking against righties and Gray’s recent woes, UNDER 8.5 (-105) is the lean in this contest. The Guardians are 6-4 to the Under in their last 10 games and the Rangers are 6-3-1 to the Under in their last 10.

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Texas Rangers at Chicago White Sox odds, picks and predictions

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

The Texas Rangers (45-27) will play the 2nd game of a 3-game series against the Chicago White Sox (31-43) on Tuesday at Guaranteed Rate Field. First pitch 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.

Season series: Rangers lead 1-0

In Monday’s 5-2 win over the White Sox, 3B Josh Jung hit his 15th HR and supplied 3 hits for the Rangers. Texas is on a 3-game winning streak and is 5 games ahead of the Los Angeles Angels atop the AL West.

With their loss on Monday, the White Sox have now lost 7 of their last 10 games. Despite its woes this season, Chicago remains only 5 1/2 games behind the Minnesota Twins for 1st place in the AL Central.

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Rangers at White Sox projected starters

RHP Nathan Eovaldi vs. RHP Dylan Cease

Eovaldi (9-3, 2.59 ERA) makes his 15th start. He has a 0.98 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9 and 8.8 K/9 in 93 2/3 innings.

Has pitched at least 6 innings in 10 of his last 11 starts
After allowing multiple ER in each of his 1st 5 starts, he’s surrendered 1 or fewer ER in 6 of his last 9 starts

Cease (3-3, 4.31 ERA) makes his 16th start. He has a 1.34 WHIP, 4.2 BB/9 and 10.3 K/9 through 79 1/3 IP.

Has walked 2 or more batters in 11 of his 15 starts
Hasn’t recorded a win since 5 starts ago against the Cleveland Guardians on May 23

Rangers at White Sox odds

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Moneyline (ML): Rangers -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | White Sox +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers -1.5 (+125) | White Sox +1.5 (-150)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Rangers at White Sox picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 5, White Sox 3

The Rangers are 4-0-1 in their last 5 games against teams with a losing record and the Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings overall.

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