San Diego Padres vs. Texas Rangers Prediction, Betting Pick, and Latest Odds
San Diego Padres vs. Texas Rangers Prediction, Betting Pick, and Latest Odds
The Texas Rangers will host the San Diego Padres.
Today will be game three of this series.
Texas won game one.
San Diego bounced back with a road win last night, even in the series.
Padres vs. Rangers DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: July 4, 2024
- Start Time: 2:35 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch: MLB Extra Innings
Padres vs. Rangers Odds
- Spread: Padres +1 (141), Rangers -1 (+117)
- Total Odds: O 8 (+108), U 8 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Padres (+120), Rangers (-132)
San Diego Padres vs. Texas Rangers Prediction
The win improved the Friar's record to 47-43.
San Diego has been playing much better baseball over the last two months.
The Padres appear to be talented enough to make a playoff push.
San Diego is in second place behind the Atlanta Braves in the NL Wildcard.
First-time all-star Jurickson Profar leads the squad, batting .314. Profar has driven in a team-best 55 runs.
Fernando Tatis Jr. has launched a team-best 14 home runs.
Veteran Manny Machado has added eleven home runs and 47 RBIs.
Michael King will get the start today. King is 6-5 with a 3.61 ERA.
Texas starts play with a record of 39-47.
The season has been highly disappointing for the defending world champions.
One positive for the Rangers is that the season still has three months left.
Another positive is that the AL West remains wide open.
Texas trials the Mariners in the first place by seven games.
The Rangers are cold as of late, losing seven of their last ten games.
Adolis Garcia leads the squad with 16 home runs.
Veteran Marcus Semien has driven in a team-best 45 runs.
Third baseman Josh Smith leads the Rangers batting .290 on the campaign.
Veteran Max Scherzer will get the nod today. Scherzer is 1-1 with a 1.74 ERA.
San Diego Padres vs. Texas Rangers Betting Pick
Texas will bounce back with a win today.
Scherzer is the better arm and is throwing the ball very well at this stage of the season.
The Padres have struggled against Scherzer, batting .207 in 121 at-bats.
Let’s cash in today!
Pick: Texas Rangers F5 ML -125 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
San Diego Padres vs. Texas Rangers SYSTEM PROJECTIONS - JULY 4TH
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