The Philadelphia Phillies and the Texas Rangers are set to face off on the baseball field today, with first pitch scheduled for 4:05 PM EDT. As it stands, the Phillies carry a -120 betting line, while the Rangers sit at +110. The run total is set at a modest 7.5, with the Phillies favored at -1.5 (+137) and the Rangers given a +1.5 run line at -159.
As for the starting pitchers, Zack Wheeler is set to take the mound for the Phillies, while the Rangers will counter with Nathan Eovaldi. These two teams last met back on March 30, 2023, when the Rangers walked away with an impressive 11-7 victory over the Phillies. In that game, the Rangers had a -141 betting line, while the total was set at just 6.5.
Recent Trends
When it comes to recent performance, the Phillies have won just three of their last ten games. On the other hand, the Rangers have been more successful, winning five of their last ten. However, when it comes to betting on the total, the Rangers have been trending towards the under. In fact, under bettors have won on 8 of the Rangers’ last 10 games. In terms of the Phillies, they have gone over in 6 of their last 10 games, while staying under in just 4.
Pick of the Day
For this game, our expert handicapper FredLeonard is taking the under at 7.5 (+105). With both teams trending towards the under in recent games, there is reason to believe that this game will be a low-scoring affair. To see more picks and insights, be sure to download the Shark Book app – the ultimate handicapper’s tool. And the best part? It’s completely free! Click here to download and get started.