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The Texas Rangers (31-34) and Los Angeles Dodgers (41-26) begin a 3-game interleague series at Dodger Stadium Tuesday. First pitch is scheduled for 10:10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Dodgers won 2-1 in 2023
The Rangers dropped 2 of the 3 games in an interleague series over the weekend against the San Francisco Giants, another NL West Division team. Texas has lost 2 straight series, although it won its most recent series on the road in Miami, including a pair of shutout victories.
The Under has cashed at a 6-2 clip in the past 8 games, and a 14-4-1 pace in the previous 19 outings.
The Dodgers took 2 of 3 from the New York Yankees on the road over the weekend, atoning for a series loss in Pittsburgh prior to that. At home, Los Angeles has managed a 2-3 mark in the past 5 outings.
The Over has cashed in 4 of the past 5 games with Los Angeles averaging 6.8 runs per game (RPG), while allowing 5.4 RPG.
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Rangers at Dodgers projected starters
RHP Dane Dunning vs. LHP James Paxton
Dunning (4-4, 4.09 ERA) makes his 11th start. He has a 1.18 WHIP, 4.1 BB/9 and 10.1 K/9 in 50 2/3 innings.
- Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 3 ER, 4 H, 2 HR, 1 BB, 4 K in 3-1 home setback vs. Detroit Tigers June 4
- 2024 road splits: 2-1, 4.44 ERA (24 1/3 IP, 12 ER), 1.27 WHIP, .216 opponents’ batting average (OBA), 5 HR, 12 BB, 23 K in 5 starts
Paxton (5-1, 4.19 ERA) makes his 12th start. He has a 1.49 WHIP, 5.0 BB/9 and 5.5 K/9 in 53 2/3 innings.
- Last start: Loss, 1 2/3 IP, 6 ER (7 R), 6 H, 2 BB, 2 K in 10-6 defeat at Pittsburgh Pirates Wednesday
- 2024 home splits: 2-0, 2.78 ERA (22 2/3 IP, 7 ER), 1.50 WHIP, .238 OBA, 4 HR, 15 BB, 11 K in 4 starts
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Rangers at Dodgers odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:50 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Rangers +136 (bet $100 to win $136) | Dodgers -162 (bet $162 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers +1.5 (-146) | Dodgers -1.5 (+122)
- Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Rangers at Dodgers picks and predictions
Prediction
Rangers 6, Dodgers 5
Moneyline
The RANGERS (+136) are worth taking a chance on as the road ‘dogs in this interleague series opener.
The southpaw Paxton was rather shaky last time out for the Dodgers (-162), as he got tuned up in Pittsburgh. He just hasn’t been very good in his past 3 outings, allowing 11 earned runs and 13 hits with 6 walks across just 9 1/3 innings as his ERA has ballooned from 2.84 to 4.19 since May 17.
Look for the Texas offense to add to his woes.
Run line/Against the spread
If you’re a bit more conservative, Texas +1.5 (-146) isn’t priced out of line if you’re looking for a little insurance.
Dunning was a little shaky last time out, coughing up 2 homers. So, we have a couple of pitchers looking to rebound.
Over/Under
OVER 9 (-105) is the lean; go with a half-unit play at most.
The Over has been fire for Los Angeles lately, going 4-1 in the past 5 outings. However, while the O/U has split in the past 4 games for Texas, the Under is 14-4-1 in their past 19 outings. So, there is plenty of risk. The Under is 8-3-1 in the past 12 road games for Texas, too. Tread lightly.
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