On Friday, March 28, 2025, the Boston Red Sox will visit the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. The game is set to begin at 8:05 PM under the night sky. Both teams are looking to start their regular season strong after wrapping up spring training.

Red Sox vs. Rangers Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Texas Rangers MoneyLine: -105. The Rangers have a slight edge with Jack Leiter’s recent pitching form, allowing fewer runs than Tanner Houck in spring training.
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 8.5 (-115). Both teams have shown the ability to score, and with Tanner Houck’s recent struggles, the game could see more runs.

Team Trends

• Boston Red Sox finished spring training with a record of 15-12.
• Texas Rangers ended spring training with a record of 14-16.
• Last season, the Boston Red Sox had a regular season record of 81-81.
• In their last spring training game, the Red Sox won against the Rangers with a score of 5-2.
• Wilyer Abreu hit two home runs in the Red Sox’s recent spring training game against the Rangers.

Red Sox vs Rangers Preview

The Red Sox are set to begin their season with Tanner Houck on the mound. Houck had some ups and downs during spring training. His last outing against the Rays saw him give up 10 runs over 3 2/3 innings. However, he had a strong performance against the Orioles, allowing no earned runs over 4 1/3 innings.

For the Rangers, Jack Leiter will take the mound. Leiter showed consistency in spring training, pitching six innings against the Royals and allowing three runs. His ability to strike out batters was evident in his game against the Angels, where he recorded five strikeouts over 2 2/3 innings. Both teams are eager to see how their pitchers perform as the season begins.

Rangers Ready to Start the Season Strong

Joc Pederson had a strong spring training for the Texas Rangers. He played 15 games with a batting average of .256. Pederson led the league with 5 home runs and 15 RBIs, showing his power at the plate. Corey Seager also made an impact during spring training. In 18 games, he had a batting average of .250. Seager is dealing with calf soreness but is expected to play, contributing with 3 home runs and 11 RBIs. Leody Taveras showed power with 4 home runs in 20 spring training games. His batting average was .196, but he scored 9 runs. Taveras will aim to improve his hitting as the regular season begins.

Red Sox Look to Capitalize on Spring Success

Trayce Thompson stood out during spring training for the Boston Red Sox. He played 19 games and had a batting average of .278. Thompson led the league with six home runs and 13 RBIs, making him a key player for the Red Sox. David Hamilton also contributed to the Red Sox lineup. In 21 spring training games, he had a batting average of .260. Hamilton added two home runs and six RBIs, providing support in the batting order. Alex Bregman added depth to the Red Sox offense. He played 17 games and had a batting average of .279. Bregman hit three home runs and drove in 10 RBIs, rounding out the team’s strong lineup.

Final Betting Pick

The Texas Rangers MoneyLine at -105 is a solid pick. Jack Leiter’s recent pitching in spring training shows promise. He allowed fewer runs compared to Tanner Houck. Leiter’s ability to keep runs low gives the Rangers an edge. Meanwhile, Houck struggled in his last outing, allowing ten runs in just over three innings.

For the Over/Under, the Over 8.5 at -115 looks promising. Both teams have hitters capable of scoring. Joc Pederson and Corey Seager from the Rangers have shown power in spring training. The Red Sox lineup, with Trayce Thompson and Alex Bregman, also has potential to score. With Houck’s recent struggles, expect more runs in this game.

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