The Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers meet in Game 1 of the 2023 World Series Friday in Arlington. First pitch at Globe Life Field is at' 8:03 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s 'lines around the Diamondbacks vs. Rangers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Diamondbacks won 3-1
Arizona went 84-78 in the regular season, finishing 2nd in the NL West and making the postseason as a wild card. The Diamondbacks have advanced' with wins over the Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies. They are 6-2 in 8 road games in the playoffs.
The Rangers went 90-72 in the regular season, finishing 2nd in the AL West and also qualifying for the postseason as a wild card. Texas has advanced with wins over the Tampa Bay Rays, Baltimore Orioles and Houston Astros. The AL champs have played just 4 playoff games at home, where they are 1-3.