Red Sox vs. Rangers Picks & Best Bets 2nd Aug 2024: MLB Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
The Texas Rangers will meet the Boston Red Sox in MLB action on Friday at Globe Life Field, beginning at 8:05 p.m. ET.
We performed 10,000 simulations of Friday's MLB matchup using advanced AI technology to identify the best Red Sox vs. Rangers bets, player props and predictions.
According to our predictions, this matchup could go down to the wire, with both the Red Sox and Rangers having a 50% probability of winning.
To get the maximum value from these predictions, we continuously source the most favorable odds for each market. This ensures that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Red Sox vs. Rangers Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Red Sox vs. Rangers picks fuse the power of AI, data and analytics to produce MLB picks that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.
Red Sox vs. Rangers Game Information
- Game Date: Friday, August 2nd, 2024
- Game Time: 8:05 p.m. ET
- Location: Globe Life Field
- Run Line: Red Sox -1.5 / Rangers +1.5
- Moneyline: Red Sox -102 / Rangers -115
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 9 Runs (-112/-105)
Red Sox -1.5 @ +158 via FanDuel Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, the Red Sox have a 63% chance of covering the run line, while the Red Sox have a probability of 37%.
- FanDuel Sportsbook offers the best odds for this bet at +158.
Total Runs Under 9 @ -105 via BetMGM
- The over/under for total runs scored is set at 9, with BetMGM offering the best odds for the under at -105.
- Our analysis suggests a slightly higher likelihood that the total will stay under 9 runs, which presents better value compared to betting on the over.
Red Sox vs. Rangers Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Boston Red Sox at -102 via FanDuel Sportsbook, whilst the Texas Rangers are available at -115 with BetMGM.
According to the model, the Rangers are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 50% chance of victory.
With both teams projected to have a 50% chance of winning, it's the moneyline odds for the Red Sox that present the best value. FanDuel Sportsbook's -102 odds make this our recommended moneyline bet.
Our Player Prop Picks for Red Sox vs. Rangers
Here are the best MLB player props for Friday's Red Sox vs. Rangers matchup.
Boston Red Sox Prediction - Kutter Crawford Over 1.5 Walks Allowed (+125)
- Our top prop bet for the Red Sox is on Kutter Crawford to record over 1.5 walks allowed.
- Our analysis projects this prop to have a probability of 55.2%, providing an edge of 10.7% over the +125 odds offered by BetMGM.
Texas Rangers Prediction - Jonah Heim To Get a Hit (-150)
- Our best prop bet for the Rangers is on Jonah Heim to get a hit.
- According to our analysis, this prop has a probability of 71.5%, providing an edge of 11.5% on the -150 odds available at BetMGM.
These MLB player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Red Sox vs. Rangers Betting Trends
In addition to our MLB prop picks, we have compiled the best Red Sox vs. Rangers trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Jarren Duran to Record an RBI
Jarren Duran has recorded at least one RBI in 7 of his last 13 games (54% of the time). You can bet on him to do it again at odds of +180 (36% implied probability), available at DraftKings.
Carson Kelly to Record an RBI
Carson Kelly has recorded at least one RBI in 8 of his last 18 appearances (44%). You can place a bet on him to record another one at odds of +230 (30%), also available at DraftKings.
Connor Wong to Hit a Home Run
Connor Wong has hit at least one home run in 3 of his last 14 appearances (21%). You can bet on him to homer again at odds of +700 (12%), available at Bet365.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Jonah Heim of the Rangers to get a hit as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are betting on the Red Sox -1.5 to cover.
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