Globe Life Park hosts an MLB battle between the Texas Rangers and the visiting Boston Red Sox on Friday.
Yovani Gallardo will take the mound for the Texas Rangers, and he'll carry a 4-6 record into the contest. Steven Wright gets the ball for the Boston Red Sox; he's 2-1 so far this season.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Baseball betting odds makers, including Sportsbook, opened the Texas Rangers as -129 moneyline favorites in this matchup. Over under total bettors saw the number open at 9 at shops such as Sportsbook.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Rangers to win this game 4.4-3. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Boston Red Sox vs Texas Rangers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Texas Rangers sport a record of 23-25 heading into this matchup, while the Boston Red Sox sit at 22-26 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Texas vs Boston injuries news.
The MLB Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Texas Rangers rated this week at No. 16 and the Boston Red Sox sitting at No. 25.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Texas Rangers No. 9 ranked offense (4.46 runs per game) against a Boston Red Sox defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 25 at 4.67 runs allowed per game. The Texas Rangers have been averaging 8.33 hits per game, more than the Boston Red Sox have managed so far this season (8.27 hits on average).
Defensively, Boston features the No. 26-rated defense on the road, allowing 4.69 runs per game. Texas, meanwhile, comes in at No. 19 at home, scoring 4.05 runs per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Red Sox enjoyed a 5-1 victory at the expense of the Rangers on Thursday, with Eduardo Rodriguez throwing 7 2/3 innings of 3-hit ball at Globe Life Park.
Next Betting Matchups
Boston at Texas, Saturday, May 30th