Yankees vs Rangers Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Start Time

At Globe Life Field on Thursday, the New York Yankees (14-11) begin a four-game series versus the Texas Rangers (14-10), at 8:05 PM ET. The Yankees will hand the ball to Gerrit Cole (4-0), and the Rangers will turn to Andrew Heaney (2-1).

The Yankees are currently a moderate moneyline favorite (-167) on the road at the Rangers (+140). The over/under in this contest is set at 8.

Yankees vs. Rangers Odds

Run Line

New York Yankees (-1.5)

Moneyline

Yankees (-167)

Total

8 Runs (Over: -109, Under: -112)

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When, Where, at What Time is Yankees vs. Rangers

Game Day: Thursday, April 27, 2023
Game Time: 8:05 PM ET
TV Channel: BSSW
Location: Arlington, Texas
Stadium: Globe Life Field

Yankees Injury Report

Name	Status	Injury
Giancarlo Stanton	10-Day Injured List	Hamstring
Josh Donaldson	10-Day Injured List	Hamstring
Harrison Bader	10-Day Injured List	Oblique
Ben Rortvedt	10-Day Injured List	Shouder
Luis Severino	15-Day Injured List	Back
Carlos Rodón	15-Day Injured List	Elbow
Lou Trivino	15-Day Injured List	Elbow
Jonathan Loaisiga	15-Day Injured List	Elbow
Frankie Montás	60-Day Injured List	Shoulder
Luis Gil	60-Day Injured List	Elbow
Tommy Kahnle	60-Day Injured List	Bicep
Scott Effross	60-Day Injured List	Elbow

Rangers Injury Report

Name	Status	Injury
Corey Seager	10-Day Injured List	Hamstring
Mitch Garver	10-Day Injured List	Knee
Jake Odorizzi	60-Day Injured List	Arm
Spencer Howard	60-Day Injured List	Arm
Glenn Otto	60-Day Injured List	Shoulder
Brett Martin	60-Day Injured List	Shoulder
Josh Jung	Day-to-day	Hand

Last Time Out: Yankees and Rangers

The Yankees won their most recent contest versus the Twins by a 12-6 score yesterday, with Domingo German picking up the win pitching throwing six innings, giving up six earned runs on five hits while striking out eight. Anthony Volpe went 2-for-3 with a double and three RBI to lead them offensively.

The Rangers fell to the Reds 5-3 yesterday. Nate Lowe led the way offensively after going 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI in the defeat, while Jonathan Hernandez took the loss on the mound, pitching zero innings, giving up two earned runs on two hits.

Betting Trends

Yankees Betting Records and Team Stats

The Yankees have entered the game as favorites 21 times this season and won 14, or 66.7%, of those games. New York has a record of 5-1 when favored by -167 or more by sportsbooks this season. The sportsbooks’ moneyline implies a 62.5% chance of a victory for the Yankees. New York’s games have gone over the total in nine of their 25 chances. The Yankees are 12-13-0 against the spread this season.

Name	GP	AVG (Rank)	OBP (Rank)	SLG (Rank)	HR% (Rank)	K% (Rank)	BB% (Rank)
Gleyber Torres	24	.266 (75)	.392 (23)	.443 (70)	3.1% (80)	15.5% (33)	17.5% (9)
Aaron Judge	25	.267 (71)	.364 (55)	.522 (35)	5.7% (21)	31.1% (161)	14.2% (29)
Anthony Rizzo	25	.292 (34)	.379 (38)	.517 (36)	4.9% (37)	20.4% (74)	8.7% (95)
Anthony Volpe	25	.228 (129)	.358 (59)	.354 (129)	2.1% (121)	29.5% (150)	16.8% (12)
DJ LeMahieu	25	.280 (46)	.353 (67)	.467 (53)	2.4% (104)	27.1% (133)	8.2% (104)

Rangers Betting Records and Team Stats

The Rangers have won in five of the eight contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year. Texas has been listed as an underdog of +140 or more on two occasions this season and split those games. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Rangers have a 41.7% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest. Contests with Texas have gone over the total set by oddsmakers in 16 of 24 chances this season. The Rangers are 13-11-0 against the spread in their 24 games that had a posted line this season.

Name	GP	AVG (Rank)	OBP (Rank)	SLG (Rank)	HR% (Rank)	K% (Rank)	BB% (Rank)
Marcus Semien	24	.278 (50)	.355 (63)	.474 (51)	4.5% (47)	18.2% (55)	10.9% (64)
Adolis García	24	.264 (78)	.314 (112)	.538 (24)	6.9% (9)	22.5% (92)	6.9% (128)
Nate Lowe	24	.255 (90)	.315 (108)	.439 (74)	2.8% (89)	20.4% (74)	8.3% (102)
Jonah Heim	24	.290 (-)	.384 (-)	.548 (-)	5.5% (-)	16.4% (-)	12.3% (-)
Josh Jung	24	.281 (44)	.333 (89)	.494 (43)	5.2% (30)	32.3% (166)	6.3% (135)

Yankees vs. Rangers Picks and Predictions

Our prediction for this matchup is the Rangers to earn the win (+140 on the moneyline), while we project the scoring will go under the total (8 runs).