The Texas Rangers (68-47) and San Francisco Giants (62-53) open a 3-game set Friday at Oracle Park. First pitch is scheduled for 10:15 p.m. ET (Apple TV+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers vs. Giants odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting since Giants won the 2021 series 3-1
The Rangers had an 8-game win streak snapped with a 2-0 loss as -229 favorites at the Oakland Athletics Wednesday. Texas has a 2½-game lead over the 2nd-place Houston Astros in the AL West.
The Giants lost 4-1 as +127 underdogs at the Los Angeles Angels Wednesday. San Francisco has lost 4 of its last 5 outings and is 6½ games back of the division-leading Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West.
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Rangers at Giants projected starters
RHP Jon Gray vs. LHP Scott Alexander
Gray (7-5, 3.72 ERA) makes his 21st start. He has a 1.24 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 7.5 K/9 in 113 2/3 innings.
- Last start: Win, 5 1/3 IP, 5 R (3 ER), 6 H, 2 BB, 6 K in 9-8 home victory vs. Miami Marlins Saturday
- 2023 road stats: 4-2, 3.14 ERA (51 2/3 IP, 18 ER) in 9 starts
- Career vs. Giants: 2-8, 5.96 ERA (77 IP, 51 ER) in 16 starts — last faced San Francisco in 2021
Alexander (6-2, 4.01 ERA) makes his 6th start and 41st appearance. He has a 1.16 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 4.8 K/9 in 33 2/3 innings.
- Last start: Loss, 0 IP, 3 ER, 3 H, 0 BB, 0 K as opener in 7-5 loss at Angels Tuesday
- 2023 home stats: 4-0, 3.21 ERA (14 IP, 5 ER) in 2 starts and 14 relief appearances
- Career vs. Rangers: 1-0, 1.17 ERA (7 2/3 IP, 1 ER) in 6 relief appearances — last faced Texas in 2020
Rangers at Giants odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:46 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Rangers -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Giants -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers -1.5 (+145) | Giants +1.5 (-175)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Rangers at Giants picks and predictions
Prediction
Rangers 4, Giants 2
Moneyline
San Francisco is just 16-21 this season vs. AL teams. Texas (-115) should win, but there’s no need to pay the higher price on the moneyline when the Rangers should win by multiple runs.
PASS. Bet the run line and/or the total instead.
Run line/Against the spread
Texas should bounce back after having its 8-game win streak snapped last time out. The Rangers are 29-17 on the run line this season after a loss and 9-5 after 1 day of rest.
San Francisco has been playing below expectation lately and its last 3 losses have been by multiple runs.
BET RANGERS -1.5 (+145).
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Over/Under
The Under is 22-15 (59.5%) this season when the Giants play AL teams and 29-21-2 (58%) when San Francisco is coming off a loss.
The Under has hit in 4 straight games for the Rangers and that streak should continue Friday at Oracle Park.
BET UNDER 8.5 (-110).
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