The Texas Rangers (71-67) and the Arizona Diamondbacks (68-70) open a 3-game series Monday. First pitch from Chase Field in Phoenix is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Rangers vs. Diamondbacks odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Diamondbacks lead 2-1
The Rangers have won 5 straight games and are coming off a 3-game sweep of the A's in Sacramento. They wrapped up the set with a 9-6 victory Sunday, cashing as -137 favorites with the Over (9) hitting. DH Joc Pederson (2-for-5, 3 RBIs) hit a 2-run homer in the first inning, and 3B Josh Jung (2-for-5, 2 RBIs) added a solo shot in the second. Texas is 2½ games back of the Seattle Mariners for the final AL Wild Car