San Diego Padres Open as Moneyline Underdog vs the Texas Rangers

MLB wagering interest swings to the San Diego Padres vs Texas Rangers battle on Friday at Globe Life Park as the Rangers try to pick up a win on home turf and reward those moneyline betting.

Wandy Rodriguez will take the mound for the Texas Rangers, and he'll carry a 5-4 record into the contest. Ian Kennedy gets the ball for the San Diego Padres; he's 4-8 so far this season.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Those betting on the visitors in this one found the San Diego Padres listed as underdogs of 101 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Total bettors saw the number open in the area of 9, check for odds updates at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark prediction models pick the Rangers to win this game 2.7-2.2. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

San Diego Padres vs Texas Rangers Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Texas Rangers bring a 41-44 record to the battle against the 39-48 Padres. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Texas vs San Diego injuries news.

The Texas Rangers sit at No. 30 in the current MLB power poll here at Odds Shark, while the San Diego Padres sit at No. 27 on the same chart.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Texas Rangers No. 11-rated offense, averaging 4.24 runs per game, against a San Diego Padres defense that ranks No. 23 at 4.48 in runs allowed per game. The Texas Rangers have averaged 8.45 hits per game so far, more than San Diego Padres batters have averaged on the year (8.13 hits per game).

Comparing defensive stats, San Diego owns the No. 19-rated road mark, allowing 4.32 runs per game on the highway. Texas, on the other hand, rates No. 13 in scoring at home.