Rangers vs Yankees MLB Preview & Pick
The Texas Rangers visit the New York Yankees on Friday looking to keep their slim playoff hopes alive. Texas is 5.5 games out in the AL West. New York is tied with Baltimore atop the AL East standings after both teams lost on Thursday. The Rangers Yankees odds and predictions have Cody Bradford and Carlos Rodon as the scheduled starters on Friday. New York is now -165 and the total is 8.5-over (-120).
Rangers vs Yankees Odds
The Yankees opened -170 in the MLB odds at BetUS and there has been slight movement on Texas. The total has remained steady at 8.5-over (-120).
Rangers vs Yankees Betting Preview
Cody Bradford vs Carlos Rodon
Bradford has posted some decent numbers this MLB season, although his stats are misleading. He started the season great but fractured a rib in April and didn’t return to action until July 30. His two outings since returning from the injured list haven’t been pretty. He allowed five runs in two innings during a relief appearance and was pulled in the fourth inning of his first start since rejoining the team. He has a 3-0 record and a 3.96 ERA. Texas is 4-0 when he starts this season, but his form since returning to MLB is a little concerning.
Rodon is 12-7 with a 4.37 ERA and the Yankees are 14-9 when he starts. New York typically gives him some decent run support, averaging 5.61 runs, so the team is 15-6-2 in totals when he takes the mound. The Yankees are 6-3 when he starts at Yankee Stadium.
Texas Rangers: Struggling Underdogs
Texas is fighting for its playoff life thanks to a dismal record as an underdog. The Rangers are just 14-28 as an underdog, losing by an average of 1.32 runs per game in that situation. Texas struggles on the road and will need to finish strong away from home to make the postseason.
Key Injuries
Relief pitcher Jacob Latz was placed on the MLB injury list Aug. 4 and the team isn’t sure how long he’ll be out. Tyler Mahle made his season debut on Aug. 6 and was solid, while Max Scherzer should rejoin the team on Aug. 17.
Betting Trends
As bad as the Texas Rangers are as an underdog, they’ve played a little better when large underdogs, going 4-6 when getting +140 or more. The Rangers Yankees odds and predictions have Texas +145 on Friday. Texas has played its best in games with lower totals, going 42-35 when the total is less than 9 and 12-26 when the total is 9 or higher.
New York Yankees: MLB Leaders in Run Differential
The Yankees have been solid offensively and defensively, ranking No. 2 in runs scored per game and No. 4 in MLB teams. An argument can be made the team should have a few more wins than it does. New York’s +113 run differential is the best in baseball.
Key Injuries
Clarke Schmidt hopes to return sometime this month. The right-handed starter was 5-3 with a 2.52 ERA before being injured in May. He threw a short batting practice session on Aug. 6. Anthony Rizzo is still looking at a late August/early September return.
Betting Trends
The Yankees have struggled as home favorites this season going 29-25 at an average price of -182. New York has shown solid overtendency after a loss, going 30-14-3 in totals when losing its previous game.
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Trends Point to the Over
Our MLB expert pick is the over 8.5 runs in Friday’s game between the Rangers and the Yankees. The Rangers Yankees odds and predictions show two key trends pointing in that direction, with Rodon’s 15-6-3 record in totals and the Yankees’ 30-14-3 totals record after a loss. Bradford’s recent struggles give the game a decent chance of landing over the number.
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