MLB Rangers vs. Rays Picks & Predictions for September 19, 2013

Rangers vs. Rays Free Pick

TAMPA, FL (The Spread) – Two teams battling for their playoff lives will square off in Tampa tonight when the Rays host the Rangers at 7:10PM ET.

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ODDS: According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Rangers are -110 money line favorites over the Rays, who are +102 on the ML. With Yu Darvish set to face Matt Moore in the pitching matchup, the over/under total is currently sitting at 6.5 runs. 

LINE MOVEMENT: The Rangers opened as +104 money line underdogs but their odds have flipped to -110, while the Rays’ odds have gone from -113 up to +102. Texas enters play with an 82-69 overall record and is 43-34 on the road, while Tampa Bay is 83-68 overall and 47-29 at home.

PUBLIC BETTING: Of the current wagers placed on tonight’s game, 58% of the betting public currently favors Texas. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most updated numbers.

MLB FREE PICK: Take Tampa Bay. According to latest MLB trends, the Rays are 4-0 in Moore’s last four starts versus the American League West and 4-0 in his last four starts coming off four days of rest. They’re also 21-5 in his last 26 starts overall, 4-1 in his last five starts as an underdog, and 12-4 in his last 16 starts versus a team with a winning record. On the flip side, the Rangers are 0-6 in Darvish’s last six starts, 2-6 in his last eight starts as a road favorite, and 3-13 in their last 16 games overall. Texas has struggled mightily – look for that trend to continue tonight.

MLB FREE PICK: TAMPA BAY RAYS +102

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