Tampa Bay Rays at Texas Rangers Betting Lines and Pick

The Texas Rangers battle the visiting Tampa Bay Rays on Friday in MLB betting odds action at Globe Life Park.

Martin Perez will take the mound for the Texas Rangers, and he'll carry a 1-2 record into the contest. Nathan Karns gets the ball for the Tampa Bay Rays; he's 7-5 so far this season.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Those betting on the visitors in this one found the Tampa Bay Rays listed as underdogs of 120 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Total bettors saw the number open in the area of 9, check for odds updates at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 4.5-4 victory for the Rays. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Tampa Bay Rays vs Texas Rangers Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

56-57 Texas battles the Rays, currently with a 58-56 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Texas vs Tampa Bay injuries news.

The MLB Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Texas Rangers rated this week at No. 22 and the Tampa Bay Rays sitting at No. 7.

Statistical Matchup

When it comes to getting on base, the visiting Tampa Bay Rays rank No. 26 at 8.13 hits per game. That compares with the Texas Rangers No. 10 ranking in that category.

Tampa Bay brings the No. 8-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Rangers's No. 26-ranked defense.