The Texas Rangers (79-80) and Minnesota Twins (75-84) open their final series of the regular season Friday in Minneapolis, Minnesota. First pitch from Target Field is at 8:10 p.m. ET. Let's analyze MLB odds around the Rangers vs. Twins odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Twins lead 3-0
The Rangers are neck-and-neck with the Houston Astros, tied for the AL West lead and 3 games out of the final Wild Card. They are 7-4 in their last 11 games, but their 3-1 win at home against the New York Mets Thursday as -132 favorites snapped a 3-game skid. The Under (8.5) cashed in the win. 3B Josh Jung went 3 for 3 with a 2-run homer in the first inning, and SP Kumar Rocker (5 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 2 BB, 4 K) and 4 relievers
combined to allow only 4 hits.
The Twins have been eliminated from postseason contention. They have won 2 games in a row. They beat the San Francisco Giants 4-2 Wednesday as -154 road favorites with the Under (7.5) cashing.
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Rangers at Twins projected starters
RHP Jacob deGrom vs. RHP Joe Ryan
deGrom (11-10, 3.86 ERA) makes his 31st start. He has a 1.10 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 11.1 K/9 in 158 2/3 innings.
- Last start: Loss, 4 1/3 IP, 3 ER, 5 H, 4 BB, 2 K in 7-2 home loss to Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday
- Career vs. Twins: 0-1, 7.00 ERA (9 IP, 7 ER), 1.33 WHIP, 11.0 K/9 in 2 starts
- 2026 road splits: 3-7, 5.35 ERA (69 IP, 41 ER), 1.35 WHIP, 10.8 K/9 in 14 starts
Ryan (6-10, 3.83 ERA) makes his 27th start. He has a 1.18 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 9.8 K/9 in 138 2/3 innings.
- Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 2 ER, 7 H, 1 BB, 5 K in 6-5 11-inning loss at Los Angeles Angels Saturday
- Career vs. Rangers: 2-1, 1.61 ERA (22 1/3 IP, 4 ER), 0.90 WHIP, 10.9 K/9 in 4 starts
- 2026 home splits: 3-5, 3.76 ERA (69 1/3 IP, 29 ER), 1.17 WHIP, 10.1 K/9 in 13 starts
Rangers at Twins odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Rangers -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Twins -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers -1.5 (+155) | Twins +1.5 (-190)
- Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)
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Rangers at Twins picks and predictions
Prediction
Rangers 6, Twins 4
Moneyline
The Rangers are battling to win the AL West. The Twins are playing for pride.
The Twins are 0-6 in Ryan's last 6 starts, and he has allowed 4 or more runs in 6 of those starts. deGrom has allowed 2 or fewer runs in 4 of his last 5 starts.
BET RANGERS (-115).
Run line/Against the spread
Nine of the Twins' last 12 losses have been by more than 1 run. Fourteen of the Rangers' last 15 wins have been by 2 or more runs. Thirteen of the Rangers' 15 wins when deGrom starts have been by 2 or more runs.
BET RANGERS -1.5 (+155).
Over/Under
Six of Ryan's last 7 starts, including his last 4, have had totals of 8 or more.
Nine of the Rangers' last 12 games have had totals of 8 or more. Two of the 3 previous meetings this season have had double-digit totals.
BET OVER 7.5 (+100).
Best prop bet
Rangers JACOB DEGROM 7+ STRIKEOUTS (+110).
deGrom has had 7 or more strikeouts in 16 of his 30 starts and in 4 of his last 5 outings.
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