The MLB season continues on Saturday, and we have 17 games on the schedule, with the bonus games being makeup contests between the Red Sox and the Guardians and the Orioles and the Tigers. I've sifted through the matchups and statistics, narrowing in on three MLB best bets for today's slate. Here’s our top predictions for Rangers vs. Giants.
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Saturday's Best MLB Bets: Rangers vs. Giants
(Odds courtesy of bet365)
Texas Rangers (-105) vs. San Francisco Giants (-115) | O/U 8.0 (-105/-115)
The Rangers (15-11) used a six-inning gem from Nathan Eovaldi to propel them to a 2-0 victory over the Giants (17-10) on Friday night. The two sides are back at it this afternoon, and we have a pitching matchup between Tyler Mahle and Robbie Ray. First pitch is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. ET from Oracle Park in San Francisco, CA.
I'll ride the hot hand of Tyler Mahle and back the Rangers in this contest. The right-hander has been nearly untouchable through five starts (26.2 innings) this season, going 3-0 with a 0.68 ERA (first) and a 0.83 WHIP (eighth). Mahle hasn't allowed an earned run in two straight outings (13 innings). Texas is 4-1 in his starts this season.
As for Robbie Ray, he hasn't been overpowering, entering the weekend with a 4.07 ERA and a 1.56 WHIP. The southpaw hasn't fared well against the Rangers in the past, as their current roster is slashing .290/.290/.565 against him over 62 at-bats. The Giants are just 5-5 in their last 10 games, so it appears they're coming back down to earth after that great start to the season. I'll play the Rangers in a pick’em spot this afternoon.
Bet: Rangers Moneyline (-105)
