The New York Yankees (98-61) and Texas Rangers (66-93) meet for a Tuesday twin bill as they continue a 4-game series at Globe Life Field. First pitch for Game 1 is slated for 2:05 p.m. ET. Let's analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the Yankees at Rangers Game 1 odds'with'MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: New York leads 3-1
New York got a couple of home runs — just none off the bat of OF Aaron Judge — in taking Monday’s series opener 3-1. The Yankees’ home-run pace has slowed in the last week or slow; a club that banged out 26 HR in 12 games from Sept. 10-24 has hit just 7 HR in its last 8 games.
The Rangers have lost 6 consecutive games and 9 of their last 10. Over those 10 games, the Rangers offense has slashed a .182/.242/.305 (.547 OPS). Texas had a fine .816 OPS at home from Sept. 9-22; the Rangers own a .501 OPS in 4 home games since.