The Texas Rangers host the Boston Red Sox for the second game of their series on Friday, March 28. First pitch from Globe Life Field is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. ET; the game will be broadcast on MLB.TV.
Find my MLB betting preview and Red Sox vs Rangers prediction and pick below, which is a Tanner Houck player prop focusing on his strikeouts over/under.
Red Sox vs Rangers Predictions
- Red Sox vs Rangers picks:Tanner Houck Under 4.5 Strikeouts (-125)
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Red Sox vs Rangers Odds, Spread, Prediction
| Red Sox Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +143 | 8.5 -125o / +105u | -115 |
| Rangers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -170 | 8.5 -125o / +105u | -105 |
- Red Sox vs Rangers Moneyline: Red Sox -115, Rangers -105
- Red Sox vs Rangers Over/Under: 8.5 (-125o / +105u)
- Red Sox vs Rangers Spread: Red Sox -1.5 (+143), Rangers +1.5 (-170)
- Red Sox vs Rangers Best Bet: Tanner Houck Over 4.5 Ks
Red Sox vs Rangers Projected Starting Pitchers
Stats from 2024 season
| RHP Tanner Houck (BOS) | Stat | RHP Jack Leiter (TEX) |
|---|---|---|
| 9-10 | W-L | 0-3 |
| 3.12 | ERA | 8.83 |
| 1.14 | WHIP | 1.71 |
| 7.8 | K/9 | 7.8 |
| 3.21 | K/BB | 1.82 |
The Red Sox opened the season with a win on Opening Day over the Rangers. Boston won 5-2 on the back of a two-homer day from Wilyer Abreu, who went 3-for-3 with a walk and four RBIs. The rest of the Boston lineup combined for three hits and two walks.
Garrett Crochet made his Red Sox debut and allowed two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out four over five innings. The Boston bullpen held Texas scoreless over the final four frames, allowing just two hits.
Nate Eovaldi delivered a strong quality start to begin his 2025, allowing two runs on three hits without a walk while striking out nine over six innings. Luke Jackson gave up the decisive home run to Abreu in relief in the ninth inning.
