Boston Red Sox vs. Texas Rangers Prediction and Betting Odds. The 22-28 Boston Red Sox are set to take on the 25-25 Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Arlington, Texas today May 31, 2015, first pitch is scheduled at 3:05 PM

Wagering Odds
Moneylines: Red Sox -105 / Rangers -115
O/U: 9.5 runs

Pitching Match Up
Boston: Joe Kelly (1-4, 6.24 ERA)
Texas: Wandy Rodriguez (2-2, 3.60 ERA)

In their last games: In Game 3 of this 4 game series yesterday the Rangers beat the Red Sox 8-0.

The Red Sox go into Texas for the 4th game of a 4 game series. The 1-4 Joe Kelly goes for the Red Sox and the 2-2 Wandy Rodriguez goes for the Rangers. The Rangers open at -115 with a line sitting at 9.5 runs. The Red Sox won the first game of this series and the Rangers have won the last 2. Texas has won 8 of their last 10 games to get back to .500 and they are in 3rd place in the AL West 6 games back of the Houston Astros. The Rangers rank 2nd in the Majors in runs scored and in the last 2 games of this series they have combined to score 15 runs. The pitching has been the issue for them this season ranking 24th in team ERA. The Red Sox have lost 5 of their last 6 games and while they are in the basement of the AL East they are still only 4 games out of first place. They have struggled this season at the plate and on the mound only ranking 22nd in runs scored and 28th in team ERA.

Boston at Texas Key Betting Trends

BOS is 1-5 in their last 6 overall.
BOS is 1-6 in their last 7 road games.
BOS has an Under record of 8-3 in their last 11 road games.
TEX is 9-2 in their last 11 overall.
TEX is 6-2 in their last 8 vs. a team with a losing record.
TEX has an Under record of 5-2 in their last 7 games as a home favorite.

Key Player Injuries

BOSTON RED SOX

Edwin Escobar P 15-Day Disabled List
Ryan Hanigan C 60-Day Disabled List
Justin Masterson P 15-Day Disabled List
Daniel Nava OF 15-Day Disabled List
Anthony Varvaro P 60-Day Disabled List
Christian Vazquez C 60-Day Disabled List
Shane Victorino OF 15-Day Disabled List
Brandon Workman P 15-Day Disabled List

TEXAS RANGERS
Kyle Blanks 1B 15-Day Disabled List
Lisalverto Bonilla P 60-Day Disabled List
Yu Darvish P 60-Day Disabled List
Ross Detwiler P 15-Day Disabled List
Neftali Feliz P 15-Day Disabled List
Matt Harrison P 60-Day Disabled List
Derek Holland P 60-Day Disabled List
Martin Perez P 60-Day Disabled List
Jurickson Profar 2B 60-Day Disabled List
Antoan Richardson OF 60-Day Disabled List
Ryan Rua OF 60-Day Disabled List
Nick Tepesch P 60-Day Disabled List

Consensus Picks (Public Money line Bets)
Boston: 36%
Texas: 64%

Free MLB Pick

Joe Kelly may be fighting for a spot in the rotation if he losses another game and while he was solid in 2 straight outings in his last one he was tagged up for 7 runs in only pitching 1 inning in a 7-2 loss to the Minnesota Twins. The Red Sox have only won 1 of their last 5 games when Kelly has gotten the starting nod. Rodriguez gave up 3 earned runs in 5 innings of work in his last loss and took a no decision in the Rangers 4-3 win over the Cleveland Indians. He has already faced the Red Sox this season in Boston and he only gave up 1 earned run in 6 innings in a 3-1 win. Rodriguez is a left-hander and the Red Sox have the worst batting average facing lefties in the American League (.214).

The Rangers are hot and they have won 4 of their last 5 games when Rodriguez is on the mound. They will get the W tonight, as the Red Sox will continue to struggle on offense and the Rangers will take this game and the series.

Take the RANGERS