The Texas Rangers (8-14) and Philadelphia Phillies (11-12) open a two-game series Tuesday at 6:45 p.m. ET at Citizens Bank Park. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Rangers vs. Phillies odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: first meeting.
Texas is coming off a 3-4 home stand against Houston and Atlanta. The Rangers sport a bottom-third offense overall, but the last couple weeks have been a particular struggle. Texas owns a .582 OPS over its last 15 games.
The Phillies dropped 2-of-3 at the New York Mets over the weekend. They have been solid at home so far in 2022: 8-5 record, 64 runs scored vs. 43 allowed.
Rangers at Phillies projected starters
RHP Jon Gray vs. LHP Ranger Suarez
Gray (0-1, 7.00 ERA) comes off the IL for his third start of the season. In 9 IP, he has registered a 1.00 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9.
- Last pitched April 19, allowing 4 runs on 3 hits and a walk while fanning 4 over 5 IP.
- Clocked a 4.59 ERA over 29 starts for the Colorado Rockies last season.
Suarez (2-0, 4.42 ERA) has authored a 1.64 WHIP, 3.9 BB/9 and 5.9 K/9 through 18 1/3 IP over 4 starts.
- Despite allowing an .816 OPS, owns a 3.45 ERA over his last 3 starts.
- Logged a 106-inning 1.36 ERA in 2021.
- Owns a 2.58 ERA and 1.20 WHIP across 45 career games at Citizens (mostly as a reliever).
Rangers at Phillies odds and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:45 p.m. ET.
- Money line: Rangers +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Phillies -170 (bet $170 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Rangers +1.5 (-155) | Phillies -1.5 (+125)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: +100 | U: -125)
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Rangers at Phillies picks and predictions
Prediction
Phillies 5, Rangers 3
Money line
PASS. Look to the run line for better value.
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Run line/Against the spread
With 106 runs scored against 98 allowed, the Phils should have a better record. And support numbers indicate better things things ahead on both sides of that equation.
Being the home nine here, and against a shaky offensive club, TAKE PHILADELPHIA -1.5 (+125).
Over/Under
Both bullpens are rested and have analytic profiles outpacing their surface numbers. TAKE THE UNDER 8.5 (-125), but consider holding off to ensure getting the best tag on that total.
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