Tuesday’s contest between the Texas Rangers (58-68) and Pittsburgh Pirates (58-66) going head to head at Globe Life Field has a projected final score of 4-3 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of the Rangers, so expect a competitive matchup. The game will begin at 8:05 p.m. ET on August 20.

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Rangers vs. Pirates Matchup Info

• When: Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 8:05 p.m. ET
• Where: Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas
• How to Watch on TV: SportsNet PT
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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Rangers vs. Pirates Predictions

• Score Prediction: Rangers 4, Pirates 3
• Total Prediction: Under 8 runs

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Rangers vs. Pirates Betting Lines

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Rangers Betting Insights

• Texas has come away with 38 wins in the 71 contests it has been listed as the favorite in this season.
• The Rangers have a mark of 15-7 in contests where oddsmakers favor them by -155 or better on the moneyline.
• Texas’ games have gone over the total in 54 of 125 opportunities.
• The Rangers had a 4-3 record in the seven games they were a moneyline favorite over their last 15 matchups.
• In its past 15 matchups, Texas and its opponents combined to hit the over on the run total seven times (all 15 games had set totals).

Pirates Betting Insights

• Pittsburgh has compiled a 30-43 record in games it was listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 41.1% of those games).
• The Pirates are 10-22 (winning only 31.2% of their games) when they have played as a moneyline underdog of +130 or longer.
• Pittsburgh has played in 124 games with an over/under set, and it has combined with opponents to go over the total 59 times (59-61-4).
• In 11 games as underdogs in their past 15 matchups, the Pirates have a record of 1-10.
• In its past 15 games with a total, Pittsburgh and its opponents have failed to hit the over six times.

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Rangers vs. Pirates Probable Pitchers

Rangers’ Starting Pitcher: Cody Bradford

• The 26-year-old has pitched in seven games this season with a 3.50 ERA and 8.3 strikeouts per nine innings with a batting average against of .217.
• Cody Bradford and his team have won each of the three games he’s started as the moneyline favorite.
• Bradford’s team has a 5-1 record in his starts this season.
• In games Bradford has started this season, the teams are 3-2-0 at hitting the over.

Pirates’ Starting Pitcher: Mitch Keller

• The 28-year-old has put up a 3.95 ERA and 8 strikeouts per nine innings across 24 games this season, while giving up a batting average of .251 to opposing batters.
• The Pirates have a 9-3 record in Keller’s 12 starts this season when they were the underdog on the moneyline.
• Keller’s team is 16-8 in his 24 starts.
• Keller’s starts with a set total this season have gone over the run total in 13 of 24 games.

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Rangers’ 2024 Performance

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