The Texas Rangers (63-65) visit the Kansas City Royals (65-62) for the finale of their 4-game series Thursday. First pitch from Kauffman Stadium is set for 2:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Rangers vs. Royals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Royals lead 5-1

The Rangers dropped the first 2 games of the series to the Royals, losing 4-3 Monday and 5-2 Tuesday. They bounced back with a 6-3 win Wednesday though, using a 3-run ninth inning to secure the victory. Texas was led by C Kyle Higashioka , who had 3 RBIs.

The Royals had their 5-game winning snapped streak. Despite the loss, Kansas City is still 7-2 over its last 9 games and has jumped to second in the AL Central. It has

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