Texas Rangers Open as Moneyline Underdog vs the Colorado Rockies

The Texas Rangers will look to improve on a 27-44 record when they take on the Colorado Rockies, a key part of the MLB betting odds line up on Saturday.

Texas sends Mike Minor out against Kyle Freeland for the Colorado Rockies in this game. Minor is 4-4 with a 5.65 ERA on the season, while Freeland is 6-6 on the year and has a 3.68 ERA.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Those going with the Texas Rangers in this one found them listed on the odds board as moneyline underdogs of -102 at Sportsbook for Saturday's contest. The betting total was hovering near 10.5 at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark prediction models pick the Rockies to win this game 5.8-0.8. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Colorado Rockies vs Texas Rangers Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Texas (27-44) will face the 34-35 Rockies in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Texas vs Colorado injuries news.

This game puts the Texas Rangers, most recently No. 18 in Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings, up against the Colorado Rockies, who rate a No. 26 in the latest survey.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Texas Rangers No. 22-rated offense, averaging 4.18 runs per game, against a Colorado Rockies defense that ranks No. 26 at 5.09 in runs allowed per game. The Texas Rangers have averaged 7.66 hits per game so far, less than Colorado Rockies batters have averaged on the year (8.41 hits per game).

Defensively, Colorado features the No. 11-rated defense on the road, allowing 4 runs per game. Texas, meanwhile, comes in at No. 13 at home, scoring 4.49 runs per game.