The Boston Red Sox are on the road as they head into Texas to take on the Rangers tonight, Monday July 20, for Game 1 of a three game set. The Red Sox went 1-2 against Toronto and are 1-2 against Texas this season. MLB oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Rangers as slim -115 moneyline favs over the Red Sox (-105) with the over/under set at 10 runs. Be sure to get your MLB Pick: Red Sox vs Rangers MLB Odds & Prediction in now at Sportsbook.com
The Red Sox (55-36) have lost back to back road games but have won six of their last ten games. Against Toronto the Sox managed seven runs but gave up 10. They are 24-22 on the road where they average 4.74 runs for and 4.59 runs against. The Red Sox start right hander pitcher John Smoltz (1-2, 5.40 ERA) who won his last start against KC 15-9 after tossing five innings, allowing four hits, one run and striking out seven. The Boston Red Sox are ranked 12 in hitting with a batting average of .263. They are averaging 5.2 runs per game this season with OPS of .791. Against the Rangers – David Ortiz has four hits with a .364 batting average, while Mark Kotsay leads their offense with one homer, two runs and one RBI. Their hottest bat this season is Jason Bay with 20 homers, 57 runs and 72 RBI’s.
The Rangers (49-41) got their first home win against Minnesota after riding a four game losing skid. They’ve won just four of their last ten games. The Rangers are 29-19 at home where they average 5.42 runs for and 4.35 runs against. The Rangers counter with righty Kevin Millwood (8-7, 3.46 ERA) who has lost back to back road starts. He last pitched in a 1-4 road loss in Seattle after tossing six innings, allowing two homers, six hits, four runs, and striking out five. The Texas Rangers are ranked 22 in hitting with a batting average of .255. They are averaging 4.9 runs per game this season with OPS of .768. Against the Red Sox – Michael Young has four hits with a .308 batting average, while Nelson Cruz leads their offense with one homer, three runs and one RBI. Their hottest batter this season is Nelson Cruz with 23 homers, 50 runs and 54 RBI’s.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
- Red Sox are 6-1 in the last 7 meetings in Texas.
- Red Sox are 16-5 in the last 21 meetings.
- Rangers are 0-5 in Millwoods last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 during game 1 of a series.
- Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
MLB Pick: Red Sox vs Rangers
When: Mon, July 20, 2009 8:05 PM ET
Line: Sportsbook.com
Pick: Red Sox -105
Point-Spreads.com MLB Pick: Red Sox vs Rangers MLB Odds & Predictions
The Bottom Line: The Sox have the stronger pitcher with Jason Bay leading their offense. Go Red Sox! Be sure to get your MLB Pick: Red Sox vs Rangers MLB Odds & Predictions in now at Sportsbook.com and receive a 100% deposit bonus, simply use promo code WIN100 and start winning today!
