Rangers and Red Sox face-off prediction, betting odds, foreseen winner - May 8, 2025
It's game two of the series between the Texas Rangers and Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. The matchup features Tyler Mahle for the Rangers and Tanner Houck for the Red Sox.
In their previous game, the Rangers dominated, with the score at 6-1 in Texas's favor. Adolis Garcia, Marcus Semien, Wyatt Landford, Jake Burger, and Corey Seager all drove in runs for the Rangers, while the Red Sox's lone run came in the sixth inning on a single by Kristian Campbell.
As for the upcoming game, both starting pitchers have had their fair share of highs and lows this season. Mahle has a 1.19-1.21 ERA over his four starts, while Houck has struggled with a 6.38-6.39 ERA in his last three outings.
Here are the current MLB odds for the Rangers-Red Sox matchup, courtesy of FanDuel:
- Moneyline: Texas Rangers +110, Boston Red Sox -120
- Run Line: Rangers +1.5 (-190), Red Sox -1.5 (+165)
- Total: Over 9 (-105), Under 9 (-115)
The Red Sox are slight favorites in this game, but the Rangers offer good value as underdogs or on the run line. Tyler Mahle's strong pitching and Boston's inconsistent offense give Texas a good chance to pull off the upset. The total for the game is set at 9 runs, with a slight lean towards the under given the low projected scoring on both sides.
If you are specifically interested in a matchup featuring Jack Leiter vs. Brayan Bello, be aware that this pitching duel is not scheduled for the May 7, 2025 game. Read the latest updates on future series matchups for more information.
In this game, our prediction leans towards the Rangers as underdogs or on the run line. Give them a shot and don't forget to consider the under as well. Go Rangers!
- Shockingly, despite Boston being slight favorites, the odds suggest that betting on the Texas Rangers as underdogs or on the run line could yield positive moneyline returns.
- Though Tanner Houck has struggled recently, the Rangers' starting pitcher, Tyler Mahle, has been consistent, which could potentially lead to an upset win for the Texas team.
- In the current MLB odds for the Rangers-Red Sox matchup, the total runs is set at 9, with a slight lean towards the under, considering the projected low scoring potential on both sides.
- Brayan, a baseball player whose name stands out among the team members, is not scheduled to face Jack Leiter in the May 7, 2025 game. Keep an eye on future series matchups for more details.
- With the unpredictable nature of sports, especially baseball, considering the under as a potential option in the upcoming Rangers-Red Sox game could be a wise decision. Go Rangers!
