The Tampa Bay Rays will look to pick up a road win when they take on the Rangers in Texas at Globe Life Park on Wednesday in MLB baseball betting odds action.
For the Texas Rangers, Austin Bibens-Dirkx gets the ball, charged with keeping the Tampa Bay Rays hitters off the base paths. He'll face Chris Archer, 4-3 on the year.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had installed the Texas Rangers as 125 moneyline underdogs in this particular MLB betting odds matchup. The total, meanwhile, was set early at 10 before betting at Sportsbook started to move the line.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 5.6-4.8 win 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
Texas (26-27) will face the 28-27 Rays in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Texas vs Tampa Bay injuries news.
According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 10-ranked Texas Rangers and the No. 6-rated Tampa Bay Rays in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
At the plate, Texas owns the No. 24 ranking for hits at 8.04 per game. By contrast, the Tampa Bay Rays are rated No. 17 in the same category at 8.6 per game.
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Texas has the No. 15-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Rays own the No. 7 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Tampa Bay looks to rebound from a loss to the Rangers, who beat them 9-5 on Tuesday behind a start from N Martinez at Globe Life Park.
Next Betting Matchups
Tampa Bay at Seattle, Friday, June 2nd
Texas home to Houston, Friday, June 2nd