The Texas Rangers (72-52) open a 2-game series with the Arizona Diamondbacks (64-61) Monday. First pitch from Chase Field is at 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers vs. Diamondbacks odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: tied 1-1
The Rangers head out on a 9-game road trip as losers of 4 straight games, including being swept in a 3-game set vs. the Milwaukee Brewers over the weekend. Texas maintains a 2 1/2-game lead in the AL West over the Houston Astros despite its recent struggles.
The Diamondbacks have rebounded from losing their first 9 games in August by winning 7 of their last 9 outings. Arizona took 3 of 4 games on the road vs. the San Diego Padres over the weekend, including both games of a doubleheader Saturday. The Diamondbacks are in 3rd place in the NL West, 13 games behind the division-leading Los Angeles Dodgers, but only a game back in the NL Wild Card race.