The Texas Rangers (41-49) and Miami Marlins (43-48) meet Thursday at loanDepot park in Miami. First pitch is scheduled for 1:10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers vs. Marlins odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: This is the first meeting since July 2017 and the first in Miami since 2014. The Marlins host the Rangers in this standalone game, a contest necessitated by the MLB lockout and delay to begin the 2021 season.
The Rangers wrapped up the first half getting swept in 4 games by the Seattle Mariners and have lost 12 of their last 17 contests. Texas is 8-7 in interleague games this season.
Miami was also swept prior to the break, losing a 3-game home set to the Philadelphia Phillies. The Marlins are 5-7 vs. AL teams.