by Rod Pearson
Saturday, Apr 19, 2025
Game Time: 2:35 pm ET, Sunday, April 20, 2025
Venue: Globe Life Field, Arlington, TX
Where to Watch: Rangers Sports Network
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline odds: Dodgers -125, Rangers +105; Over/Under: 8.5 runs
Bet365: Moneyline odds: Dodgers -125, Rangers +105; Over/Under: 8.5 runs
BetMGM: Moneyline odds: Dodgers -125, Rangers +105; Over/Under: 8.5 runs
Season Record
Los Angeles Dodgers: 15-6 (2nd place, NL West)
Texas Rangers: 12-8 (1st place, AL West)
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Los Angeles Dodgers: 6-4 last 10
Texas Rangers: 4-6 last 10
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Texas Rangers Preview and Analysis
The Dodgers are entering this series off a win and completed the sweep in their 3-game series against the Colorado Rockies 3-0 in their last series. They enter this game with a 15-6 record overall and have a road record of 5-4. This is the series finale of a 3-game series with the Rangers on Sunday with the 2nd game still to be played on Saturday. The Dodgers won the series opener on Friday. Their offense ranks 6th in the MLB with a .751 OPS. Rookie pitcher Roki Sasaki is their starting pitcher on Saturday while Tyler Glasnow is making his start in this game on Sunday. He is 1-0 with a 4.85 ERA this season. His team lost their last 2 straight games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 2 ER, 2 HR, and 1 BB with 7 Ks on 3 hits through 6 IP against the Chicago Cubs.
The Rangers are entering this series off a win and completed the sweep in their 3-game series against the Los Angeles Angels 3-0 in their last series. They enter this game with a 12-8 record overall and have a home record of 9-2. This is the 3rd game of a 3-game series with the Dodgers on Sunday with the 2nd game still to be played on Saturday. The Rangers lost the 1st game of this series on Friday. Their offense ranks 23rd in the MLB with a .647 OPS. Nathan Eovaldi is their starting pitcher on Saturday while Tyler Mahle is making his start in this game on Sunday. He is 3-0 with a 0.92 ERA this season. His team won their last 4 straight games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 0 earned runs, 0 homers, and 2 BB with 9 strikeouts on 3 hits through 6 innings played against the Los Angeles Angels.
Dodgers vs Rangers Prediction
The current betting odds have the Rangers listed as a slight underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Rangers have looked really good in their games this season with their 12-8 record overall which has them right at the top of their division with a good start to the season. They have also looked great in their own ballpark with their 9-2 home record this season which is also one of the best home records in the MLB at the moment. Meanwhile, the Dodgers have looked great in their games this season with their 15-6 record overall which has them right near the top of their division with one of the best records in the entire MLB. They haven't been a great road team though with their 5-4 road record this year. They are coming off a sweep in their last series and they have one of the best offenses in the MLB while the Rangers haven't been great, but the Dodgers won the series opener and only scored 3 runs in those games. The Rangers don't have a great offense, but their pitching staff has been great as they do not give up many runs in their games. They are also going to have Mahle on the mound here and he has been great this season. Mahle is 3-0 with a 0.92 ERA and is coming off another great start which he gave up no runs in. The Dodgers are going to have Glasnow on the mound here and he hasn't been bad, but he does have a 4.85 ERA this season. He only gave up 2 earned runs in his last start, but even that could hurt his team here with the way the Rangers have been pitching all season. The Rangers may not have a great offense but they definitely have the much better pitching staff and have been great at home this season, they won't give up many runs in this game, especially with the better pitching matchup too. The best way to place a bet here is on the Rangers to win this game.
Dodgers Rangers Prediction: Our MLB Pick for Sunday, April 20, 2025 (2:35 pm ET start time) is Rangers 3 Dodgers 1.
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MLB Betting Trends
Los Angeles Dodgers: 24-9 (+12.4 units) on the moneyline against AL West opponents. 223-140 (+11.6 units) on the moneyline in all games. 198-107 (+15.2 units) on the moneyline as a favorite of -110 or higher. 170-123 OVER as a favorite of -110 or higher. 105-69 OVER in road games.
Texas Rangers: 17-21 (-6.1 units) on the moneyline against NL West opponents. 79-86 (-10.1 units) on the moneyline when the money line is +125 to -125. 47-56 (-17.9 units) on the moneyline in an inter-league game. 29-19 OVER at home vs. good power teams - averaging 1.25 or more HR's/game.
Key Injuries
Los Angeles Dodgers: B. Snell (SP) Fifteen Day IL - Shoulder. K. Hurt (SP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. E. Sheehan (SP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. C. Kershaw (SP) Sixty Day IL - Toe. E. Henriquez (SP) Sixty Day IL - Foot. M. Grove (RP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. B. Graterol (RP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. E. Phillips (RP) Fifteen Day IL - Shoulder. M. Kopech (RP) Fifteen Day IL - Shoulder. T. Gonsolin (SP) Fifteen Day IL - Back. R. Ryan (SP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. G. Stone (SP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder.
Texas Rangers: J. Smith (3B) Day To Day - Thumb. W. Langford (LF) Ten Day IL - Oblique. C. Bradford (RP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. J. Leiter (SP) Fifteen Day IL - Finger. J. Gray (SP) Sixty Day IL - Wrist. J. Sborz (RP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder.
Notable Quotes
“He elevated his game to another level. You could see that he was going against one of the game's best in deGrom, and he obviously matched him pitch for pitch.” - Dave Roberts on Yamamoto after his team’s win against the Rangers in their game on Friday.
“I just wanted to make sure that [the home plate umpire] got to look at it too. Both of the umpires. The ball was foul and it hit something and kicked back. We couldn’t tell where it kicked back and whether it caught the bag or not. That determines if it's fair, and that's what they were saying.” - Bruce Bochy after his team’s loss against the LA Dodgers in their game on Friday.
Starting Lineups
Los Angeles Dodgers
Tommy Edman (S) 2B
Mookie Betts (R) SS
Freddie Freeman (L) 1B
Teoscar Hernández (R) RF
Michael Conforto (L) LF
Will Smith (R) C
Max Muncy (L) 3B
Eddie Rosario (L) DH
Andy Pages (R) CF
Texas Rangers
Marcus Semien (R) 2B
Corey Seager (L) SS
Joc Pederson (L) DH
Adolis García (R) RF
Josh Jung (R) 3B
Dustin Harris (L) LF
Jake Burger (R) 1B
Jonah Heim (S) C
Leody Taveras (S) CF
Statistical Leaders
Los Angeles Dodgers
Batting Average: Will Smith (.346)
Hits: Shohei Ohtani (23)
Home Runs: Tommy Edman (7)
RBI: Teoscar Hernández (17)
Stolen Bases: Shohei Ohtani (5)
Wins: Anthony Banda (3)
Saves: Tanner Scott (7)
ERA: Jack Dreyer (0.75)
Texas Rangers
Batting Average: Dustin Harris (.400)
Hits: Corey Seager (21)
Home Runs: Wyatt Langford (4)
RBI: Jake Burger (8)
Stolen Bases: Leody Taveras (6)
Wins: Tyler Mahle (3)
Saves: Luke Jackson (6)
ERA: Jack Leiter (0.90)
Managers:
Los Angeles Dodgers: Dave Roberts (10th season)
Texas Rangers: Bruce Bochy (3rd season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
