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Texas Rangers at Tampa Bay Rays odds, picks and predictions

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

The Texas Rangers (40-22) play the 2nd game of a 3-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays (47-19) on Saturday at Tropicana Field. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers vs. Rays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Rays lead 1-0

The Rangers lost the series opener 8-3 Friday, dropping 2 straight games for the first time since losing 2 outings on May 3-5. Texas is still 5 games ahead of the Houston Astros for 1st place in the AL West.

The Rays got a 3-hit performance — including 2 home runs — from 3B Isaac Paredes in Friday’s victory. Tampa Bay is amid a 7-game win streak and it owns the best record in baseball right now.

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Rangers at Rays projected starters

RHP Nathan Eovaldi vs. RHP Taj Bradley

Eovaldi (8-2, 2.24 ERA) makes his 13th start. He has a 0.93 WHIP, 1.6 BB/9 and 8.6 K/9 through 80 1/3 IP.

  • Has allowed just 4 ER over his last 7 starts after giving up multiple ER in each of his first 5 turns this season
  • Career vs. Rays: 5-6, 4.04 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 10.1 K/9 in 13 starts and 2 relief appearances

Bradley (4-2, 3.60 ERA) makes his 8th start. He has a 1.17 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 12.3 K/9 through 35 IP.

  • Won his first 3 career starts but has gone 1-2 over his last 4 outings
  • Has tallied 6 or more K’s in 6 of his first 7 starts

Rangers at Rays odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:08 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Rangers -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Rays -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers -1.5 (+155) | Rays +1.5 (-190)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Rangers at Rays picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 4, Rays 3

Moneyline

I’ll back the RANGERS (-110) in Saturday’s showdown although it feels wrong betting against the Rays at home. Eovaldi has been lights out over his last 7 turns and I’ll side with the veteran pitcher over the rookie pitcher in a matchup between two of the best teams in baseball.

Run line/Against the spread

Even though the Rays should keep this game close, go ahead and PASS on the run line in this game. Tampa Bay +1.5 (-190) should keep this game close, but that’s too steep of a price tag to warrant a wager.

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Over/Under

UNDER 8 (-110) is the lean in this contest with how Eovaldi and Bradley have performed thus far. The Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings between these teams and 7-3-1 in their last 11 meetings in Tampa Bay.

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Texas Rangers at Tampa Bay Rays odds, picks and predictions

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

The Texas Rangers (40-21) begin a 3-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays (46-19) on Friday at Tropicana Field. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers vs. Rays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting of 2023; the Rays went 4-3 against the Rangers in 2022

The Rangers had a 5-game win streak snapped with a 1-0 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday. Texas is currently 5 games ahead of the Houston Astros for 1st place in the AL West.

The Rays defeated the Minnesota Twins 4-2 on Thursday to give them 6 wins in a row. Tampa Bay possesses a 6 1/2 game lead over the Baltimore Orioles atop the AL East.

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Rangers at Rays projected starters

LHP Andrew Heaney vs. RHP Tyler Glasnow

Heaney (4-3, 4.03 ERA) makes his 12th start. He has a 1.26 WHIP, 3.9 BB/9 and 9.3 K/9 through 58 IP.

  • Has walked 2 or more batters in 9 of his first 11 outings
  • Career vs. Rays: 0-3, 3.67 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 9.0 K/9 across 5 starts

Glasnow (0-0, 3.72 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 1.35 WHIP, 3.7 BB/9 and 13.0 K/9 through 9 2/3 IP.

  • Has tallied 6-plus K’s in each of his first 2 contests
  • Could see 90-plus pitches on Friday after tossing 83 and 88 pitches in his first 2 turns

Rangers at Rays odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:20 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Rangers +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Rays -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers +1.5 (-155) | Rays -1.5 (+125)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Rangers at Rays picks and predictions

Prediction

Rays 5, Rangers 4

Moneyline

The RAYS (-160) are the pick in Friday’s matchup considering how they’ve played at home this season. Tampa Bay is 29-6 at home this season and is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings with Texas.

Run line/Against the spread

RANGERS +1.5 (-155) is the pick in this game as I believe Texas can keep this game within a single run. The Rangers and Rays are among the best teams in baseball right now, and it should be a competitive contest at Tropicana Field.

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Over/Under

OVER 8 (-110) is the lean in this showdown with how well these teams hit. The Rangers boast the 2nd-best wOBA (.341) and wRC+ (119) against right-handed pitching this season.

Meanwhile, the Rays are recording a league-best wOBA (.391) and wRC+ (159) against southpaws this season.

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Seattle Mariners at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions

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

The Seattle Mariners (29-27) will begin a 3-game series against the Texas Rangers (35-20) on Friday at Globe Life Field. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. ET (ESPN+). 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: Rangers lead 2-1

The Mariners beat the New York Yankees 1-0 on Wednesday with C Cal Raleigh hitting a walk-off single in the bottom of the 10th inning. Seattle is 7-3 in its last 10 games and is 6 1/2 games behind Texas for 1st place in AL West.

On Wednesday, the Rangers lost 3-2 to the Detroit Tigers, snapping a 2-game winning streak. Texas has won 4 consecutive series and is 2 1/2 games ahead of the Houston Astros atop the AL West.

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Mariners at Rangers projected starters

RHP Luis Castillo vs. RHP Jon Gray

Castillo (4-2, 2.69 ERA) makes his 12th start. He has a 0.99 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 10.7 K/9 in 63 2/3 innings.

  • Has registered 6-plus K’s in 8 of his 11 starts
  • May 10 vs. Rangers: Loss, 5 IP, 8 H, 3 ER, 0 BB, 9 K

Gray (5-1, 2.81 ERA) makes his 11th start. He has a 1.11 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 7.2 K/9 in 57 2/3 innings.

  • Has won 4 straight starts
  • May 8 vs. Mariners: Win, 7 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 8 K

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 10:20 a.m. ET.

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

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Mariners at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 4, Mariners 2

Moneyline

There aren’t many opportunities to bet on a team like Texas as an underdog, so I’ll take the RANGERS (-105) in Friday’s AL West bout. While Castillo has been great for the Mariners, Gray has looked fantastic, winning 4 straight starts.

Also, the Rangers are tied for the 3rd-best wOBA (.335) and boast the 4th-best wRC+ (113) against right-handed pitching this season.

Run line/Against the spread

Even though I have the Rangers winning outright, I’ll PASS on the run line in this matchup. If you can get Texas’ run line at -160 or better, then I’d feel better about taking it.

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Over/Under

UNDER 8 (-115) is an enticing bet with Castillo and Gray taking the bump on Friday. The Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings overall and Gray has given up 1 ER or fewer in 4 consecutive starts.

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Colorado Rockies at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions

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

The Colorado Rockies (19-27) will conclude a 3-game series against the Texas Rangers (28-17) on Sunday at Globe Life Field. First pitch is scheduled for 2:35 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rockies vs. Rangers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Rangers lead 2-0

The Rockies were defeated by the Rangers 11-5 on Saturday as they’ve been outscored 18-7 in the 1st 2 games. Colorado is 1-3 in its last 4 games and is currently in last place in the NL West.

In Saturday’s lopsided win over the Rockies, the Rangers got 3-hit efforts from 2B Marcus Semien, SS Corey Seager, and 1B Nathaniel Lowe. Texas is 7-3 in its last 10 games and is 2 games ahead of the Houston Astros for 1st place in the AL West.

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Rockies at Rangers projected starters

RHP Connor Seabold vs. LHP Andrew Heaney

Seabold (1-0, 5.14 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.61 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 6.4 K/9 in 28 innings.

  • Has walked 6 batters in his last 9 1/3 IP after walking none in his previous 10 2/3 IP
  • Has given up multiple ER in 3 of his 4 starts

Heaney (2-3, 4.71 ERA) makes his 9th start. He has a 1.19 WHIP, 3.9 BB/9 and 10.1 K/9 in 42 innings.

  • Has struck out 5 or more batters in 4 straight starts
  • Owns a 2-2 record with a 3.86 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, and 9.8 K/9 in 5 career appearance (4 starts against the Rockies

Rockies 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 8:43 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Rockies +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Rangers -210 (bet $210 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rockies +1.5 (-110) | Rangers -1.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Rockies at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 7, Rockies 3

Moneyline

PASS.

Taking the Rangers moneyline isn’t worth the risk at over -200 odds.

Run line/Against the spread

RANGERS -1.5 (-110)

Texas is swinging a hot bat and getting Seager back in the lineup recently has helped. The Rangers are tied for the 4th-best wRC+ (112) against right-handed pitching and have won by 5-plus runs in the 1st 2 games.

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Over/Under

OVER 9 (-120) is the choice in this interleague contest with Seabold and Heaney both showing a tendency of giving up runs this season. The Rangers are 5-0-1 to the Over in their last 6 games overall and the Over is 3-0-1 in the last 4 meetings.

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Atlanta Braves at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions

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

The Atlanta Braves (26-16) finish a 3-game series against the Texas Rangers (26-16) 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 Braves vs. Rangers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 1-1

The Braves lost 7-4 to the Rangers on Tuesday after winning 12-0 on Monday in the series opener. Atlanta is 1-5 in its last 6 games but remains 5 games ahead of the Miami Marlins for 1st place in the NL East.

Texas OF Adolis Garcia hit his 11th homer of the season to help secure the lead in the 4th inning in Tuesday’s victory. The Rangers have tallied a 7-3 record in their last 10 contests.

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Braves at Rangers projected starters

RHP Spencer Strider vs. RHP Nathan Eovaldi

Strider (4-1, 2.51 ERA) makes his 9th start. He has a 0.92 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 15.2 K/9 through 46 2/3 IP.

  • Has registered 8-plus K’s in each his 8 starts
  • His 15.2 K/9 leads the league and is nearly 3 K/9 higher than the next pitcher (Toronto Blue Jays RHP Kevin Gausman is 2nd with 12.6 K/9).

Eovaldi (5-2, 2.70 ERA) makes his 9th start. He has a 0.99 WHIP, 1.4 BB/9 and 9.5 K/9 through 53 1/3 IP.

  • Has pitched at least 8 innings in each of his last 3 turns
  • Owns a 3-3 record with a 2.82 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 7.9 K/9 in 15 career starts against the Braves

Braves 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): Braves -155 (bet $155 to win $100) | Rangers +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Braves -1.5 (+110) | Rangers +1.5 (-135)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Braves at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Braves 5, Rangers 4

Moneyline

While both teams have one of their best hurlers on the mound for Wednesday’s bout, but I’ll side with the BRAVES (-155) with Strider pitching.

Run line/Against the spread

RANGERS +1.5 (-135) is how I’d bet on the run line with Eovaldi pitching deep into games recently. Even though Strider is racking up strikeouts at a historic rate, the Rangers should be able to keep this game within a run at home in the season series finale.

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Over/Under

OVER 7.5 (-105) is an intriguing wager in this matchup despite Strider and Eovaldi pitching well this season. The Braves are 4-0 to the Over in Strider’s last 4 starts following a quality start and the Over is also 5-1 in the last 6 meetings between these teams in Texas and 7-1-1 in the last 9 meetings overall.

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Atlanta Braves at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions

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

The Atlanta Braves (25-15) start a 3-game series against the Texas Rangers (25-15) on Monday at Globe Life Field. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Braves vs. Rangers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting. The Rangers produced a 2-1 record against the Braves in 2022.

The Braves suffered a 6-5 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays Sunday, handing them a 4th straight defeat. Atlanta is still 5 games ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies for 1st place in the NL East despite its recent struggles.

The Rangers cruised to an 11-3 win over the Oakland Athletics on Sunday. Texas has tallied a 7-3 record in its last 10 contests and is expected to call up LHP Cody Bradford to make his major league debut on Monday.

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Braves at Rangers projected starters

RHP Charlie Morton vs. LHP Cody Bradford

Morton (4-3, 3.32 ERA) makes his 8th start. He has a 1.40 WHIP, 3.8 BB/9 and 8.6 K/9 through 40 2/3 IP.

  • Has walked 2-plus batters in each of his first 7 starts and has recorded 5-plus K’s in 6 straight starts
  • His current 8.6 K/9 is his lowest since 2015

Bradford is expected to make his major league debut. He had a 5-1 record with a 0.86 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 8.4 K/9 through 39 2/3 IP in 7 starts for AAA-Round Rock this season.

  • Owns a career 4.03 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 10.2 K/9 in his 3 seasons in the minors.
  • Hasn’t allowed more than 2 ER in any of his starts and he’s tallied 5-plus K’s in 5 of his 7 turns in the PCL

Braves 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 10:30 a.m. ET.

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

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Braves at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Braves 6, Rangers 5

Moneyline

With the Rangers having Bradford making his major league debut, I’ll back the BRAVES (-140) on the road with Morton on the mound.

Run line/Against the spread

RANGERS +1.5 (-145) is how I’d wager on the run line with Texas capable of keeping this game within a run. The Rangers have won 7 of the last 10 meetings, and even with a rookie pitcher on the bump, it should be a close contest on Monday.

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Over/Under

OVER 9 (-120) is a solid value with the Braves excelling against left-handed pitching and the Rangers having success against right-handed pitching. The Braves own the 2nd-best wRC+ (152) against southpaws and the Rangers are tied for the 3rd-best wRC+ (114) against right-handed hurlers this season.

The Over is 5-1-1 in the last 7 meetings overall.

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New York Yankees at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions

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

The New York Yankees (15-12) play the 3rd game of a 4-game series against the Texas Rangers (15-11) on Saturday at Globe Life Field. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Yankees vs. Rangers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 1-1

The Yankees lost 5-2 to the Rangers Friday with OF Aaron Judge inactive due to a hip injury. New York has posted a 5-5 record in its last 10 contests.

Rangers RHP Jacob deGrom left Friday’s start after 3 2/3 IP due to forearm tightness. Texas ended a 4-game losing skid with the victory.

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Yankees at Rangers projected starters

RHP Jhony Brito vs. RHP Nathan Eovaldi

Brito (2-2, 6.11 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.53 WHIP, 5.1 BB/9 and 6.1 K/9 through 17 2/3 IP.

  • Allowed only 1 ER on 5 H with 3 BB and 8 K in 10 IP in his first 2 starts of the season vs. the San Francisco Giants and Baltimore Orioles
  • Given up 11 ER on 12 H with 6 BB and 4 K in 7 2/3 IP in his last 3 starts against the Minnesota Twins (twice) and Los Angeles Angels

Eovaldi (2-2, 5.20 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.41 WHIP, 1.6 BB/9 and 10.1 K/9 through 27 2/3 IP.

  • Has surrendered 2 or more ER and tallied at least 5 K’s in each of his first 5 starts.
  • Owns a 3-4 record with a 3.83 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 8.2 K/9 in 15 career starts (18 appearances) against the Yankees.

Yankees at Rangers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:39 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Yankees +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Rangers -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Yankees +1.5 (-160) | Rangers -1.5 (+135)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Yankees at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 6, Yankees 3

Moneyline

With the Yankees expected to be without Judge again on Saturday, I’ll back the RANGERS (-150) at home. Brito has also mightily struggled in each of his last 3 starts for New York.

Run line/Against the spread

RANGERS -1.5 (+135) has solid value with Texas having the pitching advantage in this bout. Eovaldi should have more success on the mound with Judge sidelined and the Yankees are still without OF Giancarlo Stanton, as well.

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Over/Under

LEAN OVER 8.5 (-110).

There’s a chance the Yankees produce a few runs with Eovaldi giving up 2-plus ER in each of his first 5 starts. Brito has struggled with walks and he’s been allowing more hard contact in recent starts, which isn’t ideal against a Rangers squad that is swinging a hot bat right now.

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New York Yankees at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions

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

The New York Yankees (14-11) will travel to begin a 4-game series against the Texas Rangers (14-10) on Thursday at Globe Life Field. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Yankees vs. Rangers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Yankees went 4-3 vs. the Rangers in 2022

On Wednesday, the Yankees defeated the Twins 12-6 with 5 players having multi-hit games as New York ended a 3-game losing streak.

The Rangers lost 5-3 to the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday. Although Texas was swept in its 3-game series against the Reds, it has still won 6 of its last 10 contests.

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Yankees at Rangers projected starters

RHP Gerrit Cole vs. LHP Andrew Heaney

Cole (4-0, 0.79 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 0.79 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 9.5 K/9 in 34 IP.

  • Hasn’t surrendered more than 2 ER in any of his starts this season
  • Owns a 5-4 record with a 3.84 ERA and a 1.11 WHIP with 14.3 K/9 in 13 career starts against the Rangers

Heaney (2-1, 4.34 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.34 WHIP, 4.3 BB/9 and 9.6 K/9 in 18 2/3 IP.

  • 1st start of season: Allowed 7 ER on 7 H with 2 BB and 2 K in 2 2/3 IP
  • Last 3 starts: Has allowed a combined 2 ER on 9 H with 7 BB and 18 K in 16 IP

Yankees at Rangers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:02 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Yankees -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | Rangers +145 (bet $100 to win $145)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Yankees -1.5 (-105) | Rangers +1.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Yankees at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Yankees 3, Rangers 2

Moneyline

PASS.

While the Yankees are expected to win with Cole on the bump, taking them straight up isn’t worth the risk. I’d feel better taking New York’s money line in this contest if you can get it at -160 or better.

Run line/Against the spread

RANGERS +1.5 (-115) is how I’d play the spread as Heaney has pitched well for Texas in his recent outings. On top of that, the Yankees are slashing .200/.335/.309 against LHP this season.

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Over/Under

BET UNDER 7.5 (+100).

With Cole and Heaney on the mound in this game, I don’t expect many runs to be scored in Thursday’s matchup. The Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Texas and 6-1 in the last 7 meetings overall.

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Texas Rangers at Houston Astros odds, picks and predictions

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

The Texas Rangers (7-5) will begin a 3-game series against the Houston Astros (6-7) on Friday 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: First meeting; Astros went 14-5 vs. Rangers in 2022

The Rangers lost 10-1 to the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday to snap a 3-game winning streak. Texas is 1.5 games ahead of Houston in the AL West.

The Astros shut out the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-0 on Wednesday. Houston has won 3 of its last 4 games after starting the season 3-6.

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Rangers at Astros projected starters

LHP Martin Perez vs. RHP Luis Garcia

Perez (1-1, 2.53 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 1.50 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 10.1 K/9 in 10 2/3 IP.

  • Has thrown 90-plus pitches and struck out at least 5 batters in each of his 1st 2 starts
  • Is 9-8 with a 3.23 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, and 5.9 K/9 in 19 career starts against the Astros

Garcia (0-1, 7.00 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 2.00 WHIP, 5.0 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 in 9 IP.

  • Has allowed 3-plus ER in each of his 1st 2 starts
  • Boasts a 3-0 record with a 2.50 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, and 8.5 K/9 in 3 career starts (5 appearances) against the Rangers

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 8:21 a.m. ET.

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

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Rangers at Astros picks and predictions

Prediction

Astros 4, Rangers 3

Moneyline

PASS.

Unless you can get the Astros at -150 odds or better to win, I’d refrain from wagering on the money line in this AL West matchup

Run line/Against the spread

RANGERS +1.5 (-145) is the pick in this game as Perez has gotten off to a solid start this season. Garcia has struggled in his 1st 2 starts, which should help keep this game close despite the Astros being the home team.

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Over/Under

UNDER 8.5 (+100) is the play with the Rangers sitting at 18th in AVG and 24th in OBP. On top of that, Texas is allowing the 7th fewest ER and Houston is allowing the 8th fewest ER this season.

The Under is 9-3 in the last 12 meetings in Houston and 4-1 in the last 5 meetings overall.

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Philadelphia Phillies at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions

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

The Philadelphia Phillies (0-1) are slated to take on the Texas Rangers (1-0) in the 2nd game of a 3-game series on Saturday at Globe Life Field. First pitch is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Phillies vs. Rangers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Rangers lead 1-0.

The Phillies fell to the Rangers 11-7 Thursday despite jumping out to a 5-0 lead. RHP Aaron Nola got off to a solid start before allowing 5 ER in 3 2/3 IP.

RHP Jacob deGrom struggled in his debut with the Rangers, permitting 5 ER in 3 2/3 IP despite recording 7 K’s. Even with deGrom sputtering his debut, Texas put up 9 runs in the 4th inning to help it defeat Philadelphia.

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Phillies at Rangers projected starters

RHP Zack Wheeler vs. RHP Nathan Eovaldi

Wheeler recorded a 12-7 record in 26 starts during the 2022 season, finishing with a 2.82 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 2 BB/9, and 9.6 K/9 in 153 IP.

  • Has posted an ERA below 3.00 in each of his 3 seasons with the Phillies.
  • Tallied 6 IP or more in 17 of his 26 starts in 2022.

Eovaldi registered a 6-3 record in 20 starts during the 2022 season. He concluded with a 3.87 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 1.6 BB/9, and 8.5 K/9 in 109 1/3 IP.

  • Signed with the Rangers in the offseason after spending 4-plus years with the Boston Red Sox.
  • Doesn’t walk batters much as he has tallied 1.7 BB/9 or better in 3 straight seasons.

Phillies 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 8:25 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Phillies -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Rangers +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Phillies -1.5 (+125) | Rangers +1.5 (-155)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Phillies at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Phillies 5, Rangers 3

Moneyline

After a disappointing result on Opening Day, I’ll take the PHILLIES (-135) to bounce back Saturday. Wheeler should be able to limit the bats of the Rangers, and the Phillies should be able to do some damage against Eovaldi.

Run line/Against the spread

PHILLIES -1.5 (+125) has some value as they have the better pitcher on the mound. Philadelphia hasn’t had much success against Texas in quite some time, but I expect that to turn around Saturday.

In 7 of the last 8 meetings between the Phillies and the Rangers, the game has been decided by 2-plus runs.

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Over/Under

Even with Wheeler starting on the bump, I lean toward taking OVER 7.5 (-115) in this contest. Despite OF Bryce Harper and 1B Rhys Hoskins being sidelined, the Phillies still boast a lineup that is capable of scoring runs in bunches.

On the other hand, the Rangers also deploy a lineup that can help hit the Over in this matchup.

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