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The Texas Rangers (24-25) host the Tampa Bay Rays (29-21) as these teams wrap up their four-game series on Thursday afternoon. Texas is looking to get back into the win column after falling 4-3 to the Rays last night. The Rangers have been playing well lately, going 6-2 over their past eight games. On the flip side, Tampa Bay is 4-4 in its last eight matchups.

The first pitch is set for 2:05 p.m. ET from Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Tampa Bay is the -140 money line favorite (risk $140 to win $100) in the latest Rangers vs. Rays odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while Texas is a +120 underdog. The over-under for total runs scored is 8.5. Before making any Rays vs. Rangers picks, you need to see the MLB predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's advanced computer simulation model.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every MLB game 10,000 times and it is off to a strong start to the 2022 season. It's on a 48-31 roll on top-rated MLB money-line picks through eight weeks, returning over $1,100 for $100 players. Anyone following it has seen huge returns.

Now, the model has set its sights on Rays vs. Rangers and just locked in its picks and MLB predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Now, here are several MLB odds and betting lines and trends for Rangers vs. Rays:

  • Rays vs. Rangers money line: Tampa Bay -140, Texas +120
  • Rays vs. Rangers run-line: Texas +1.5 (-145)
  • Rays vs. Rangers over-under: 8.5 runs
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  • TB: Over is 5-1-1 in Rays' last seven games as a road favorite
  • TEX: Rangers are 6-0 in their last six games as a home underdog

Why you should back the Rangers

Outfielder Adolis Garcia is a smooth outfielder who owns a rocket of an arm, can deliver darts and also has some nice pop in his bat. The 2021 All-Star is aggressive at the plate with a nice line-drive swing. Garcia leads the team in RBI (32) with eight home runs on the year. On May 31, he went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer.

Outfielder Kole Calhoun has good power and speed while playing solid defense in the corner. Calhoun can be patient at the dish before looking to turn on a pitch. The 34-year-old has a batting average of .260 with seven home runs and 20 RBI. On May 30, he was 2-for-4 with a double and three runs driven in. 

Why you should back the Rays

Right fielder Manuel Margot is an all-around weapon who owns great hands and bat speed with the ability to consistently drive runs in. The 27-year-old has the speed and the defensive awareness to cover lots of ground in the outfield. Margot's batting average is .314 with three home runs and 23 RBI.

Outfielder Randy Arozarena is extremely quick on the field and is a constant threat to steal bases. Arozarena also takes advantage of his speed on the defensive end and has a good reaction time. The 2021 AL Rookie of the Year has been a solid hitter with a batting average of .258 with 21 runs batted in.

How to make Rays vs. Rangers picks

SportsLine's model is leaning under on the total, projecting 7.9 combined runs. It also says one side of the money line has all the value. You can only get the model's MLB picks at SportsLine.

So who wins Rangers vs. Rays? And which side has all the value? Visit SportsLine now to see which side you need to jump on, all from the model that has crushed its MLB picks, and find out.