The Boston Red Sox (57-50) and Texas Rangers (52-57) begin a 3-game series Friday. First pitch from Globe Life Field is set for 8:05 p.m (ESPN+). ET. Let's analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the'Red Sox vs. Rangers odds'and make our expert'MLB picks and predictions'for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; tied 3-3 in 2023
Boston heads to Arlington after going 3-3 on a 6-game homestand. They beat the Seattle Mariners 3-2 on Wednesday behind 3B Rafael Devers walk-off RBI double in the 10th inning. The Red Sox are 30-22 on the road and 49-58 against the spread (ATS).
The Rangers were routed by the St. Louis Cardinals 10-1 on Wednesday to end their road trip with a record of 1-5. Texas was outscored 41-19 over the 6 games in Toronto and St. Louis. The defending World Series champions sit 4 1/2 games back of the lead in the AL West. Texas is 29-23 at home and 48-61 ATS.