The Cincinnati Reds (14-11) visit the Texas Rangers (13-13) on Friday night. First pitch from Globe Life Field is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Reds vs. Rangers'odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Reds won the 3 games played in Cincinnati in 2023
The Reds split their series 2-2 with the Philadelphia Phillies after falling 5-0 on Thursday and failing to cover as +153 home underdogs. Cincinnati was unable to stimulate any offense and was held to just 3 hits. RHP Nick Martinez'allowed 11 H and 5 ER in 6 IP and took the loss.
The Rangers dropped their series against the Seattle Mariners 2-1 after losing 4-3 on Thursday as +106 home underdogs. 1B Nathaniel Lowe'and SS'Josh Smith'each homered while LHP'Andrew Heaney'went 6 IP with 4 ER to pick up the loss.