The Texas Rangers and the St. Louis Cardinals will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Busch Stadium in an interleague contest.

Lefthander C.J. Wilson will take the mound for the Rangers to start this game. Wilson is 16-9 this season with a 3.28 ERA.

The Cardinals will counter Wilson with Chris Carpenter. Righthander Carpenter has a 3.47 ERA to go along with a 13-9 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.

The Cardinals were a 12-6 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Brewers. That made winners of bettors who got St. Louis at +114 on the moneyline, while the total score (18) was good news for OVER bettors.

Team records: Texas: 96-66 SU St. Louis: 90-72 SU

Texas most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 Before playing St. Louis are 2-1 After playing Detroit are 6-4 After a win are 7-3

St. Louis most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 7-3 Before playing Texas are 1-2 After playing Milwaukee are 8-2 After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider: Texas is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games Texas is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games on the road St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games St. Louis is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games at home The total has gone OVER in 10 of St. Louis's last 14 games

Next up: St. Louis home to Texas, Thursday, October 20

2011 World Series Game #1 Preview: Texas Rangers vs. St. Louis Cardinals

The Detroit Tigers and the Texas Rangers will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Rangers Ballpark.

The Tigers will trot Max Scherzer out to the mound in this one. Righthander Scherzer has a 16-9 record and a 4.30 ERA this season.

It'll be Derek Holland toeing the rubber for the Rangers in this contest. Lefthander Holland is 17-5 with a 3.98 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 157-moneyline favorites versus the Tigers, while the game's total is sitting at 9.

Texas lost its last outing, a 7-5 result against the Tigers on October 13. Bettors who backed the Tigers at -148 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (12) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Team records: Detroit: 95-67 SU Texas: 96-66 SU

Detroit most recently: When playing on Saturday are 4-6 Before playing Texas are 7-3 After playing Texas are 6-4 After a win are 4-6

Texas most recently: When playing on Saturday are 8-2 Before playing Detroit are 4-6 After playing Detroit are 5-5 After a loss are 10-0

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 8 of Detroit's last 10 games when playing on the road against Texas The total has gone OVER in 13 of Detroit's last 19 games Detroit is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games on the road Detroit is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Texas Texas is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas's last 6 games at home Texas is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games The total has gone OVER in 8 of Texas's last 10 games when playing at home against Detroit

Next up: Texas home to Detroit, Sunday, October 16

ALCS Game #6 Preview: Detroit Tigers vs. Texas Rangers

MLB Futures Favor Rangers, but Rays No Easy Opponent

The Tampa Bay Rays may be a virtual non-factor when it comes to the AL East playoff picture this fall, but that doesn?t mean they can't play spoilers for some of their American League rivals.

This Monday the Rays will host the AL West-leading Texas Rangers for a three-game set and the MLB betting community will be watching.

According to Bodog's online sportsbook, the Rangers - currently a handful of games up on the second-place Los Angeles Angels - have 11/1 odds of winning the World Series. The Rays, despite a similar record, sit at just 150/1 odds due to the Yankee/Red Sox logjam ahead of them.

Though Tampa Bay's fate is all but decided, the series will go a long way towards Texas? hopes of hanging on to the playoff berth. A Tampa sweep could send the Rangers into a downward spiral.

Since whichever team comes second in the AL East has the wild card berth essentially guaranteed, the AL West crown serves as the only hope for both the Rangers and Angels.

Can Texas hang on to the division lead and allow themselves the opportunity to claw their way back to the World Series as they did last year? The Angels, though down, aren?t out and still have 35/1 odds on the MLB futures board.

You can bet Mike Scioscia and company will be cheering for the Rays this week.

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MLB Futures Favor Rangers, but Rays No Easy Opponent

The Texas Rangers and the Boston Red Sox will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Fenway Park.

The Rangers will trot Matt Harrison out to the mound in this one. Lefthander Harrison has a 10-9 record and a 3.59 ERA this season.

Harrison's opponent in this one will be John Lackey. The Red Sox righthander has a 5.94 ERA to go along with a 12-10 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 135-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game's total is sitting at 10½.

Last time out for Texas, they were a 12-7 loser as they battled the Red Sox on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Red Sox at -147 were rewarded, while the 19 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Team records: Texas: 79-61 SU Boston: 84-54 SU

Texas most recently: When playing on Sunday are 7-3 Before playing Tampa Bay are 6-4 After playing Boston are 5-5 After a loss are 7-3

Boston most recently: When playing on Sunday are 3-7 Before playing Toronto are 8-2 After playing Texas are 5-5 After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider: Texas is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Boston The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 7 games when playing on the road against Boston Texas is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games on the road Texas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Texas The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 7 games when playing at home against Texas The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games at home

Next up: Texas at Tampa Bay, Monday, September 5 Boston at Toronto, Monday, September 5

MLB Preview: Texas Rangers vs. Boston Red Sox

The Texas Rangers and the Boston Red Sox will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Fenway Park.

The Rangers will give the ball to starter Colby Lewis in this one. Righthander Lewis is 11-9 this season with a 4.19 ERA.

Starting this game for the Red Sox will be Erik Bedard. The lefthander has a 3.45 ERA to go along with a 4-9 record this season.

Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

In their last action, Texas was a 10-0 winner on the road against the Red Sox. Bettors on Texas at +108 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (10) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Current streak: Texas has won 2 straight games. Boston has lost 2 straight games.

Team records: Texas: 79-60 SU Boston: 83-54 SU

Texas most recently: When playing on Saturday are 3-7 Before playing Boston are 5-5 After playing Boston are 5-5 After a win are 5-5

Boston most recently: When playing on Saturday are 8-2 Before playing Texas are 4-6 After playing Texas are 5-5 After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider: Texas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Texas is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games when playing at home against Texas The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games when playing Texas

Next up: Boston home to Texas, Sunday, September 4

MLB Preview: Texas Rangers vs. Boston Red Sox

The American League playoff picture may not be officially confirmed as the dog days of August wage on, but the MLB betting board has certainly started to get predictable in terms of which teams will be playing into October.

In one division though, perhaps the only one with any form of intrigue remaining, the Texas Rangers and Los Angeles Angels find themselves in competition for the AL West pennant and the resulting postseason berth that comes with it.

Starting this Friday, the Rangers - currently up - will host their division rivals looking to widen the gap that separates them. The loser, thanks to the dual dominance of Boston and New York in the East, will forfeit their chance at a title.

After winning the American League last year before falling to the San Francisco Giants in the World Series, the Rangers are the expected favorite on the MLB futures board with 10/1 odds.

The Angels sit considerably further back with 35/1 odds of winning the World Series. Though it won't be easy for them to claw their way back to the top of the AL West, the upcoming weekend series is as good a place as any to start.

If the squad can get behind revitalized ace Dan Haren and start knocking off some much needed victories starting this Friday at 8 PM EST, the Angels could temporarily be one of the most lucrative contenders in baseball.

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The AL West Division Race: Baseball Betting's Final Frontier

The Texas Rangers and the Chicago White Sox will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at U.S. Cellular Field.

Lefthander Derek Holland will take the mound for the Rangers to start this game. Holland is 11-4 this season with a 4.23 ERA.

The White Sox will counter Holland with Gavin Floyd. Righthander Floyd has a 4.63 ERA to go along with a 10-9 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 127-moneyline favorites versus the White Sox, while the game's total is sitting at 9.

Texas lost its last outing, a 3-2 result against the White Sox on August 20. Bettors who backed the White Sox at +115 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Team records: Texas: 73-54 SU Chicago: 62-63 SU

Texas most recently: When playing on Sunday are 3-7 Before playing Boston are 5-5 After playing Chi White Sox are 4-6 After a loss are 7-3

Chicago most recently: When playing on Sunday are 5-5 Before playing LA Angels are 6-4 After playing Texas are 7-3 After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Texas's last 11 games when playing Chi White Sox Texas is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox Texas is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Chi White Sox's last 11 games when playing Texas The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing at home against Texas Chi White Sox are 10-5 SU in their last 15 games Chi White Sox are 4-10 SU in their last 14 games at home

Next up: Texas home to Boston, Monday, August 22 Chi White Sox at LA Angels, Tuesday, August 23

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AL Wildcard Preview: Texas Rangers vs. Chicago White Sox

The Texas Rangers and the Chicago White Sox will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at U.S. Cellular Field.

Righthander Alexi Ogando will take the mound for the Rangers to start this game. Ogando is 12-5 this season with a 3.33 ERA.

Ogando's opponent in this one will be John Danks. The White Sox lefthander has a 3.95 ERA to go along with a 5-9 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the White Sox, while the game's total is sitting at 8.

Last time out for Texas, they were a 7-4 winner as they battled the White Sox on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Rangers at -114 were rewarded, while the 11 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Current streak: Chicago has lost 3 straight games.

Team records: Texas: 73-53 SU Chicago: 61-63 SU

Texas most recently: When playing on Saturday are 5-5 Before playing Chi White Sox are 6-4 After playing Chi White Sox are 4-6 After a win are 7-3

Chicago most recently: When playing on Saturday are 3-7 Before playing Texas are 4-6 After playing Texas are 7-3 After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider: Texas is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games on the road Texas is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Texas's last 10 games when playing Chi White Sox The total has gone OVER in 6 of Texas's last 8 games The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Chi White Sox's last 10 games when playing Texas The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi White Sox's last 9 games when playing at home against Texas Chi White Sox are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing Texas Chi White Sox are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Texas

Next up: Chi White Sox home to Texas, Sunday, August 21

AL Wildcard Preview: Texas Rangers vs. Chicago White Sox

The Texas Rangers will be trying to extend a winning streak on Wednesday when they take on the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium.

C.J. Wilson will be the starting pitcher for the Rangers on this day. lefthander Wilson is 11-5 this season with a 3.28 ERA.

It'll be Ervin Santana toeing the rubber for the Angels in this contest. Righthander Santana is 9-8 with a 3.10 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 105-moneyline favorites versus the Angels, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.

The Rangers were a 7-3 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Angels. That made winners of bettors who got Texas at -128 on the moneyline, while the total score (10) was good news for OVER bettors.

Current streak: Texas has won 5 straight games. Los Angeles has lost 4 straight games.

Team records: Texas: 71-52 SU Los Angeles: 65-58 SU

Texas most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 4-6 Before playing LA Angels are 7-3 After playing LA Angels are 5-5 After a win are 7-3

Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 Before playing Texas are 3-7 After playing Texas are 6-4 After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider: Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas's last 5 games Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas's last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 7 of LA Angels's last 8 games LA Angels are 17-7 SU in their last 24 games at home The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games when playing Texas LA Angels are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing Texas

Next up: LA Angels home to Texas, Thursday, August 18

AL West Preview: Texas Rangers vs. Los Angeles Angels

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Tuesday when the Texas Rangers and the Los Angeles Angels meet at Angel Stadium.

The Rangers will give the ball to starter Derek Holland in this one. Lefthander Holland is 10-4 this season with a 4.30 ERA.

Starting this game for the Angels will be Tyler Chatwood. The righthander has a 4.07 ERA to go along with a 6-8 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 138-moneyline favorites versus the Angels, while the game's total is sitting at 8½.

The Rangers were an 8-4 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Angels. That made winners of bettors who got Texas at -168 on the moneyline, while the total score (12) was good news for OVER bettors.

Current streak: Texas has won 4 straight games. Los Angeles has lost 3 straight games.

Team records: Texas: 70-52 SU Los Angeles: 65-57 SU

Texas most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing LA Angels are 6-4 After playing LA Angels are 5-5 After a win are 6-4

Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 6-4 Before playing Texas are 4-6 After playing Texas are 7-3 After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider: Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road Texas is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games The total has gone OVER in 6 of Texas's last 7 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Angels's last 7 games LA Angels are 17-6 SU in their last 23 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games when playing at home against Texas LA Angels are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games

Next up: LA Angels home to Texas, Wednesday, August 17

AL West Preview: Texas Rangers vs. Los Angeles Angels

AL West Preview: Texas Rangers vs. Los Angeles Angels

The Texas Rangers and the Los Angeles Angels will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Angel Stadium.

The Rangers will give the ball to starter Alexi Ogando in this one. Righthander Ogando is 11-5 this season with a 3.22 ERA.

It'll be Garrett Richards toeing the rubber for the Angels in this contest. Righthander Richards is 0-1 with a 10.80 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the Angels, while the game's total is sitting at 8½.

The Rangers were a 7-6 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Athletics. That made winners of bettors who got Texas at -120 on the moneyline, while the total score (13) was good news for OVER bettors.

Los Angeles lost its last outing, a 5-4 result against the Blue Jays on August 14. Bettors who backed the Blue Jays at +117 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (9) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Current streak: Texas has won 3 straight games. Los Angeles has lost 2 straight games.

Team records: Texas: 69-52 SU Los Angeles: 65-56 SU

Texas most recently: When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing LA Angels are 6-4 After playing Oakland are 8-2 After a win are 5-5

Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Monday are 4-6 Before playing Texas are 4-6 After playing Toronto are 4-6 After a loss are 8-2

A few trends to consider: Texas is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas's last 6 games Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Angels The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Angels's last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 5 games when playing at home against Texas LA Angels are 14-4 SU in their last 18 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Angels's last 7 games at home

Next up: LA Angels home to Texas, Tuesday, August 16

AL West Preview: Texas Rangers vs. Los Angeles Angels

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Saturday when the Texas Rangers and the Oakland Athletics meet at Overstock.com Coliseum.

Colby Lewis will be the starting pitcher for the Rangers on this day. Righthander Lewis is 10-8 this season with a 4.12 ERA.

Starting this game for the Athletics will be Trevor Cahill. The righthander has a 3.93 ERA to go along with a 9-10 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.

In their last action, Texas was a 9-1 winner on the road against the Athletics. Bettors on Texas at -122 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (10) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

Team records: Texas: 67-52 SU Oakland: 53-65 SU

Texas most recently: When playing on Saturday are 7-3 Before playing Oakland are 5-5 After playing Oakland are 7-3 After a win are 4-6

Oakland most recently: When playing on Saturday are 3-7 Before playing Texas are 6-4 After playing Texas are 3-7 After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider: Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oakland The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas's last 6 games when playing on the road against Oakland Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 8 of Texas's last 10 games when playing Oakland The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 15 of Oakland's last 18 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing at home against Texas The total has gone OVER in 8 of Oakland's last 10 games when playing Texas

Next up: Oakland home to Texas, Sunday, August 14

AL West Preview: Texas Rangers vs. Oakland Athletics

The Texas Rangers and the Los Angeles Angels will meet on the field at Angel Stadium on Thursday in a battle of division rivals.

The Rangers will trot C.J. Wilson out to the mound in this one. lefthander Wilson has a 10-3 record and a 3.11 ERA this season.

It'll be Jered Weaver toeing the rubber for the Angels in this contest. Righthander Weaver is 12-4 with a 1.90 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Angels listed as 121-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game's total is sitting at 6½.

In their last action, Texas was a 9-8 loser on the road against the Angels. Bettors on Los Angeles at -123 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (17) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

Team records: Texas: 56-42 SU Los Angeles: 52-46 SU

Texas most recently: When playing on Thursday are 4-6 Before playing Toronto are 3-7 After playing LA Angels are 5-5 After a loss are 6-4

Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Thursday are 3-7 Before playing Baltimore are 5-5 After playing Texas are 6-4 After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider: Texas is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games Texas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Texas's last 8 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 7 games LA Angels are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Angels's last 7 games when playing at home against Texas LA Angels are 16-7 SU in their last 23 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games when playing Texas

Next up: Texas home to Toronto, Friday, July 22 LA Angels at Baltimore, Friday, July 22

AL West Preview: Texas Rangers vs. Los Angeles Angels

- A winning streak will be on the line for the Texas Rangers on Thursday when they battle the Oakland Athletics at Rangers Ballpark.

The Athletics will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Rich Harden in this game. Harden has a 1-0 record and a 3.00 ERA this season.

Starting this game for the Rangers will be Derek Holland. The lefthander has a 5.10 ERA to go along with a 6-4 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 131-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game's total is sitting at 9½.

Last time out for Oakland, they were a 2-0 winner as they battled the Mariners at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Athletics at -115 were rewarded, while the 2 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Texas won its last outing, a 13-5 result against the Orioles on July 6. Bettors who backed the Rangers at -172 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (18) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Current streak: Texas has won 3 straight games.

Team records: Oakland: 39-49 SU Texas: 47-41 SU

Oakland most recently: When playing on Thursday are 4-6 Before playing Texas are 6-4 After playing Seattle are 5-5 After a win are 5-5

Texas most recently: When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing Oakland are 4-6 After playing Baltimore are 9-1 After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing Texas The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing on the road against Texas The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas's last 5 games when playing Oakland The total has gone OVER in 7 of Texas's last 8 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas's last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas's last 6 games when playing at home against Oakland

Next up: Texas home to Oakland, Friday, July 8

MLB Preview: Oakland Athletics vs. Texas Rangers

The Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Rangers Ballpark in an interleague contest.

The Astros will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Brett Myers in this game. Myers has a 3-6 record and a 4.75 ERA this season.

Myers's opponent in this one will be Colby Lewis. The Rangers righthander has a 4.80 ERA to go along with a 6-7 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 187-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game's total is sitting at 9½.

In their last action, Houston was a 5-4 loser on the road against the Rangers. Bettors on Texas at -215 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (9) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Current streak: Houston has lost 3 straight games. Texas has won 2 straight games.

Team records: Houston: 27-48 SU Texas: 40-35 SU

Houston most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 4-6 Before playing Tampa Bay are 5-4 After playing Texas are 2-8 After a loss are 3-7

Texas most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 8-2 Before playing NY Mets are 2-4 After playing Houston are 7-3 After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games when playing Texas Houston is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road Houston is 4-14 SU in its last 18 games Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Texas Texas is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Houston Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Houston The total has gone OVER in 6 of Texas's last 8 games at home

Next up: Houston home to Tampa Bay, Friday, June 24 Texas home to NY Mets, Friday, June 24

Interleague Play Preview: Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers

The Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Rangers Ballpark in an interleague contest.

The Astros will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Brett Myers in this game. Myers has a 3-6 record and a 4.75 ERA this season.

Myers's opponent in this one will be Colby Lewis. The Rangers righthander has a 4.80 ERA to go along with a 6-7 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 187-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game's total is sitting at 9½.

In their last action, Houston was a 5-4 loser on the road against the Rangers. Bettors on Texas at -215 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (9) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Current streak: Houston has lost 3 straight games. Texas has won 2 straight games.

Team records: Houston: 27-48 SU Texas: 40-35 SU

Houston most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 4-6 Before playing Tampa Bay are 5-4 After playing Texas are 2-8 After a loss are 3-7

Texas most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 8-2 Before playing NY Mets are 2-4 After playing Houston are 7-3 After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games when playing Texas Houston is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road Houston is 4-14 SU in its last 18 games Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Texas Texas is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Houston Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Houston The total has gone OVER in 6 of Texas's last 8 games at home

Next up: Houston home to Tampa Bay, Friday, June 24 Texas home to NY Mets, Friday, June 24

Interleague Play Preview: Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers

The Texas Rangers and the Atlanta Braves will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Turner Field in an interleague contest.

The Rangers will give the ball to starter Matt Harrison in this one. Lefthander Harrison is 5-6 this season with a 3.31 ERA.

It'll be Derek Lowe toeing the rubber for the Braves in this contest. Righthander Lowe is 3-5 with a 4.02 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 112-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game's total is sitting at 8.

Last time out for Texas, they were a 6-2 winner as they battled the Braves on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Rangers at -114 were rewarded, while the 8 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Team records: Texas: 37-34 SU Atlanta: 39-32 SU

Texas most recently: When playing on Saturday are 7-3 Before playing Atlanta are 3-7 After playing Atlanta are 4-6 After a win are 6-4

Atlanta most recently: When playing on Saturday are 6-4 Before playing Texas are 6-4 After playing Texas are 6-4 After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider: Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta The total has gone OVER in 6 of Texas's last 9 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games when playing Atlanta Texas is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing Texas Atlanta is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Texas

Next up: Atlanta home to Texas, Sunday, June 19

Play Preview: Texas Rangers vs. Atlanta Braves

The Texas Rangers and the New York Yankees will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Yankee Stadium.

Righthander Alexi Ogando will take the mound for the Rangers to start this game. Ogando is 7-0 this season with a 2.10 ERA.

The Yankees will counter Ogando with CC Sabathia. Lefthander Sabathia has a 3.15 ERA to go along with a 7-4 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game's total is sitting at 8.

In their last action, Texas was a 6-1 loser on the road against the Twins. Bettors on Minnesota at +108 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (7) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Last time out for New York, they were a 1-0 loser as they battled the Indians at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Indians at +165 were rewarded, while the 1 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Current streak: Texas has lost 2 straight games.

Team records: Texas: 36-31 SU New York: 36-28 SU

Texas most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 3-7 Before playing NY Yankees are 5-5 After playing Minnesota are 4-6 After a loss are 6-4

New York most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 8-2 Before playing Texas are 4-6 After playing Cleveland are 7-3 After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games Texas is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees Texas is 3-6 SU in their last 9 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Texas The total has gone OVER in 8 of NY Yankees's last 12 games at home NY Yankees are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against Texas The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games when playing at home against Texas

Next up: NY Yankees home to Texas, Wednesday, June 15

MLB Preview: Texas Rangers vs. New York Yankees

The fans at Citizens Bank Park will be treated to a interleague game between the Texas Rangers and the Philadelphia Phillies when they take their seats on Saturday.

Righthander Colby Lewis will take the mound for the Rangers to start this game. Lewis is 4-4 this season with a 3.81 ERA.

Lewis's opponent in this one will be Cliff Lee. The Phillies lefthander has a 3.84 ERA to go along with a 2-4 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 150-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.

Last time out for Texas, they were a 3-2 loser as they battled the Phillies on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Phillies at -155 were rewarded, while the 5 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Current streak: Texas has lost 2 straight games.

Team records: Texas: 23-22 SU Philadelphia: 27-17 SU

Texas most recently: When playing on Saturday are 3-7 Before playing Philadelphia are 2-5 After playing Philadelphia are 2-4 After a loss are 5-5

Philadelphia most recently: When playing on Saturday are 7-3 Before playing Texas are 3-4 After playing Texas are 5-1 After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 6 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games Texas is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games on the road Texas is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Philadelphia The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games Philadelphia is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Texas Philadelphia is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games at home

Next up: Philadelphia home to Texas, Sunday, May 22

MLB Preview: Texas Rangers vs. Philadelphia Phillies

If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Thursday when the Texas Rangers and the Seattle Mariners meet at Safeco Field.

Righthander Colby Lewis will take the mound for the Rangers to start this game. Lewis is 2-3 this season with a 5.70 ERA.

Lewis's opponent in this one will be Jason Vargas. The Mariners lefthander has a 5.45 ERA to go along with a 1-2 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the Mariners, while the game's total is sitting at 7.

In their last action, Texas was a 5-2 winner on the road against the Mariners. Bettors on Texas at +105 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (7) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

Team records: Texas: 17-14 SU Seattle: 14-17 SU

Texas most recently: When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing NY Yankees are 6-4 After playing Seattle are 6-4 After a win are 4-6

Seattle most recently: When playing on Thursday are 3-7 Before playing Chi White Sox are 3-7 After playing Texas are 2-8 After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider: Texas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Seattle The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games when playing Seattle Seattle is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games when playing Texas Seattle is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games at home Seattle is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Texas

Next up: Texas home to NY Yankees, Friday, May 6 Seattle home to Chi White Sox, Friday, May 6

MLB Preview: Texas Rangers vs. Seattle Mariners