Boston Red Sox vs Texas Rangers Betting Picks & Predictions
Sunday's American League matchup between the Boston Red Sox and the Texas Rangers promises to be a thrilling rubber match. Nick Pivetta will be taking the mound for the Red
Game outlook
Sunday's American League matchup between the Boston Red Sox and the Texas Rangers promises to be a thrilling rubber match. Nick Pivetta will be taking the mound for the Red Sox, while the Rangers will have Nathan Eovaldi as their starting pitcher. The game is set to begin at 2:35 ET at Globe Life Field in Arlington, TX. Texas is currently favored to win with a betting line of -120.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Red Sox +108 | Rangers -120
Spread: Red Sox +1.5 (-193) | Rangers -1.5 (+168)
Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Texas will win straight-up is 55%.
Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox have exceeded expectations this season by remaining in playoff contention despite being 6.5 games out of first place in the A.L. East. They are currently 2.5 games out of the wild card race, with oddsmakers favoring their chances at +185 to make the postseason. Following a 7-4 loss on Saturday, the team has experienced a downward trend with their ninth loss in the last 14 games. Tanner Houck struggled in the recent defeat, giving up six earned runs over 5.0 innings, while Rob Refsnyder had a standout performance at the plate with two home runs and three RBI. Nick Pivetta will take the mound in Sunday's series finale, boasting a 5-7 record with a 4.47 ERA and 1.17 WHIP this season. The team is ranked 4 in offense, averaging 4.94 runs per game, and 22 in defense, allowing an average of 4.65 runs against per game, with an overall record of 58-51.