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Texas Rangers vs Boston Red Sox Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: August 12, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: Fenway Park — Boston, Massachusetts

Article updated Aug 11, 10:35 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Texas Rangers are struggling, losing four of their last five games and only winning three of their last 10. They are currently 8 games under .500 and their best chance at

Game outlook

The Texas Rangers are struggling, losing four of their last five games and only winning three of their last 10. They are currently 8 games under .500 and their best chance at making the playoffs may be winning the AL West. On the other hand, the Boston Red Sox are coming off a four-game losing streak but had previously won five of six games. They are still six games over .500 and in third place in the AL East. In the upcoming game, Tyler Mahle (ERA: 1.8) will pitch for the Rangers and Brayan Bello (ERA: 5.16) will pitch for the Red Sox. Boston is the slight favorite in this matchup.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Rangers +113 | Red Sox -125

Spread: Rangers +1.5 (-175) | Red Sox -1.5 (+151)

Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 56%.

Texas Rangers

The Texas Rangers have been struggling with injuries this season, leading to a decrease in performance. In their recent series against the New York Yankees, they gave up eight runs in two of the three games, ultimately losing the series. Corey Seager leads the team in batting average, home runs, and RBI, while Marcus Semien is currently struggling at the plate. Tyler Mahle is set to make his second start of the season after spending time on the IL. The team ranks 20th in runs scored and 22nd in team ERA, with an overall record of 55-63 this season.

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Boston Red Sox Analysis

The Boston Red Sox have been struggling with pitching issues and have given up a total of 31 runs in their last four games. They were swept by the Houston Astros in their last series, with All-Star MVP Jarren Duran facing possible suspension for yelling an anti-gay slur at a fan. Despite ranking fifth in the Majors in runs scored, the Red Sox are only 17th in team ERA. Rafael Devers leads the club in batting average, home runs, and RBIs but has only managed one RBI in the last eight games. The Red Sox have a better record on the road than at home. Brayan Bello will be starting Game 1, having won six of his last seven starts. The Red Sox have a power ranking of 23, ranking fourth in offense and 24th in defense, with an overall record of 87-75. The Texas Rangers recently won two out of three matchups against the Red Sox.

Red Sox Look to Snap Losing Streak Against Struggling Rangers

In the upcoming series, the Red Sox are currently on a four-game losing streak, while the Rangers have lost four out of their last five games. Earlier this month, these two teams faced off in a three-game series in Texas, with Boston coming out victorious twice. Throughout their recent slide, the Red Sox pitching staff has struggled, conceding a total of 31 runs. Despite Bello having an ERA above 5.00, he has performed well in his last five starts, limiting his opponents to three runs or less each time. On the other hand, Mahle is set to make only his second start of the season following an injury. While he showed promise in his season debut, the Red Sox are expected to capitalize on his performance along with the struggling Texas bullpen. Therefore, it is predicted that Boston will emerge victorious in the series opener, putting an end to their losing streak. Consider taking the Red Sox at -135 for this game.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

About our editorial process

SportsJaw Rangers vs Red Sox archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Rangers vs Red Sox matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Texas Rangers+121 → +109Moved
  • Moneyline · Boston Red Sox-137 → -121Moved
  • Spread · Texas Rangers+1.5 (-165) → +1.5 (-177)Moved
  • Spread · Boston Red Sox-1.5 (+145) → -1.5 (+156)Moved
  • Total · Over9.75 (-110) → 9 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under9.75 (-110) → 9 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Texas Rangers
80-82 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Boston Red Sox
87-75 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 8-2-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-08-12T02:35:24.776Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Texas Rangers have been struggling with injuries this season, leading to a decrease in performance. In their recent series against the New York Yankees, they gave up eight runs in two of the three games, ultimately losing the series. Corey Seager leads the team in batting average, home runs, and RBI, while Marcus Semien is currently struggling at the plate. Tyler Mahle is set to make his second start of the season after spending time on the IL. The team ranks 20th in runs scored and 22nd in team ERA, with an overall record of 55-63 this season.

In the upcoming series, the Red Sox are currently on a four-game losing streak, while the Rangers have lost four out of their last five games. Earlier this month, these two teams faced off in a three-game series in Texas, with Boston coming out victorious twice. Throughout their recent slide, the Red Sox pitching staff has struggled, conceding a total of 31 runs. Despite Bello having an ERA above 5.00, he has performed well in his last five starts, limiting his opponents to three runs or less each time. On the other hand, Mahle is set to make only his second start of the season following an injury. While he showed promise in his season debut, the Red Sox are expected to capitalize on his performance along with the struggling Texas bullpen. Therefore, it is predicted that Boston will emerge victorious in the series opener, putting an end to their losing streak. Consider taking the Red Sox at -135 for this game.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-08-04Boston Red Sox 7 · Texas Rangers 2
  • 2024-08-03Boston Red Sox 4 · Texas Rangers 7
  • 2024-08-02Boston Red Sox 11 · Texas Rangers 6
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Boston Red Sox defeated Texas Rangers 5-4

Boston Red Sox defeated Texas Rangers 5-4 on August 12, 2024, a 1-run decision in the series. Boston Red Sox's strongest period was the 4th inning, when it outscored its opponent 1-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Texas Rangers +1.5 (-177) spread, Texas Rangers covered, while the 9 total pushed.

SportsJaw editorial picks

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Tipster picks

  • 1735203231Total · Under 9.75 (-110)Win
  • 1735203231Moneyline · Texas Rangers +121Loss
  • DtownsendMoneyline · Boston Red Sox -137Win
  • Novacek84Total · Over 9.75 (-110)Loss
  • 72dolphinsTotal · Under 9.75 (-110)Win
  • PremierPicksMoneyline · Texas Rangers +121Loss
  • GsimmsMoneyline · Texas Rangers +121Loss
  • JackCohenMoneyline · Texas Rangers +121Loss
  • BillywatersMoneyline · Boston Red Sox -137Win
  • MbcTotal · Under 9.75 (-110)Win
  • Barry713Total · Over 9.75 (-110)Loss
  • JoeyBergMoneyline · Texas Rangers +121Loss
  • Rc
Moneyline · Boston Red Sox -137
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  • DrfeelgoodMoneyline · Texas Rangers +120Loss
  • Philly267Moneyline · Boston Red Sox -131Win
  • HitmanhartMoneyline · Texas Rangers +120Loss
  • PeytoncMoneyline · Texas Rangers +120Loss
  • DengWinsMoneyline · Boston Red Sox -131Win
  • UncledavidMoneyline · Texas Rangers +120Loss
  • MikeVargasMoneyline · Texas Rangers +120Loss
  • MtgoldsteinTotal · Over 9.5 (-110)Loss
  • MickeytTotal · Over 9.5 (-110)Loss
  • IroncladlocksMoneyline · Boston Red Sox -131Win
  • JtphamMoneyline · Texas Rangers +120Loss
  • GustavosintoMoneyline · Boston Red Sox -131Win
  • Roderick806Moneyline · Boston Red Sox -131Win
  • Roderick806Total · Over 9.5 (-110)Loss
  • VfernandezTotal · Over 9.5 (-110)Loss
  • WarbuczTotal · Under 9.5 (-110)Win
  • Drew_WestcottTotal · Over 9.5 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Under 9.5 (-110)Win
  • Joem81Moneyline · Boston Red Sox +113Win
  • VegaspatMoneyline · Boston Red Sox -125Win
  • TgodfreyTotal · Over 9.5 (-110)Loss
  • MackintoshMoneyline · Boston Red Sox -125Win
  • Leadpipe_LocksTotal · Under 9.5 (-110)Win
  • EmcMoneyline · Texas Rangers +113Loss