Thursday’s game between the Texas Rangers (39-47) and San Diego Padres (47-43) squaring off at Globe Life Field has a projected final score of 4-3 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of the Rangers, so it should be a tight matchup. The game will begin at 2:35 PM ET on July 4.

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Rangers vs. Padres Matchup Info

• When: Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 2:35 PM ET
• Where: Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas
• How to Watch on TV: SDPA
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Rangers vs. Padres Predictions

• Score Prediction: Rangers 4, Padres 3
• Total Prediction: Under 9 runs

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Rangers vs. Padres Betting Lines

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Rangers Betting Insights

• Texas has been victorious in 23, or 50%, of the 46 contests it has been chosen as the favorite in this season.
• This season, the Rangers have been victorious six times in 13 chances when named as a favorite of at least -161 or better on the moneyline.
• Texas’ games have gone over the total in 33 of 86 opportunities.
• The Rangers were the moneyline favorite in seven of their past 15 games, and they went 3-4 in those matchups.
• In its past 15 outings, Texas and its opponents combined to go over the total eight times (all 15 games had set totals).

Padres Betting Insights

• San Diego has been the moneyline underdog 39 total times this season. It has gone 20-19 in those games.
• In games they have played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +136 or longer, the Padres have gone 5-7 (41.7%).
• San Diego has played in 90 games with a set over/under, and it has combined with opponents to go over the total 48 times (48-41-1).
• The Padres have played as underdogs in nine of their past 15 games and went 6-3 in those contests.
• In its past 15 games with a total, San Diego and its opponents are 11-4-0 when it comes to hitting the over.

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Rangers vs. Padres Probable Pitchers

Rangers’ Starting Pitcher: Max Scherzer

• He has an ERA of 1.74, a 4.00 strikeout to walk ratio and a WHIP of .677 in two games this season.
• Max Scherzer’s team won his only start as a favorite this season.
• Scherzer’s team is 1-1 when he starts this season.
• In the two games with a total started by Scherzer this season, the teams did not hit the over both times.

Padres’ Starting Pitcher: Michael King

• In 18 games this season, the 29-year-old has amassed an ERA of 3.61, with 10.4 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .230 against him.
• The Padres have a 5-3 record in King’s eight starts this season when they were the moneyline underdog.
• King’s team has a 10-7 record in his 17 starts.
• King’s starts went over the run total 11 times in 17 games with a set total this season.

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