by Rod Pearson
Thursday, Apr 09, 2026
Game Time: 10:10 pm ET, Friday, April 10, 2026
Venue: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
Where to Watch: MLB TV
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline odds: Rangers +189, Dodgers -232; Over/Under: 9.5 runs
Bet365: Moneyline odds: Rangers +180, Dodgers -225; Over/Under: 9.5 runs
BetMGM: Moneyline odds: Rangers +190, Dodgers -230; Over/Under: 9.5 runs
Season Record
Texas Rangers: 7-5 (1st place, AL West)
Los Angeles Dodgers: 9-3 (1st place, NL West)
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Texas Rangers: 6-4 last 10
Los Angeles Dodgers: 7-3 last 10
Texas Rangers vs Los Angeles Dodgers Preview and Analysis
The Rangers are entering this series off a win and completed the sweep in their 3-game series against the Seattle Mariners 3-0 in their last series. They enter this game with a 7-5 record overall and have a road record of 4-2. This is the series opener of a 3-game series with the Dodgers on Friday and they have Thursday off as a day of rest. Their offense ranks 19th in the MLB with a .666 OPS. MacKenzie Gore was their starting pitcher on Wednesday while Kumar Rocker is making his start in this game on Friday. He is 0-1 with a 3.60 ERA this season. His team lost their only game this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season appearance, he allowed 2 ER, 0 HR, and 1 BB with 3 SO on 6 hits through 5 IP against the Cincinnati Reds.
The Dodgers are entering this series off a loss and won their 3-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays 2-1 in their last series. They enter this game with a 9-3 record overall and have a home record of 4-2. This is the 1st game of a 3-game series with the Rangers on Friday and they have Thursday off as a day of rest. Their offense ranks 1st in the MLB with a .841 OPS. Shohei Ohtani was their starting pitcher on Wednesday while Tyler Glasnow is making his start in this game on Friday. He is 1-0 with a 3.00 ERA this season. His team won their last 2 straight games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 2 earned runs, 0 homers, and 2 walks with 9 strikeouts on 4 hits through 6 innings pitched against the Washington Nationals.
Rangers vs Dodgers Prediction
The current betting odds have the Dodgers listed as a big favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Dodgers have looked great in their games this season with their 9-3 record overall which has them right at the top of the NL West with the best record in the entire MLB. They have looked good in their own ballpark too with their 4-2 home record this season. Meanwhile, the Rangers have looked good in their games this season with their 7-5 record overall which has them right at the top of the AL West. They have been a good road team too with their 4-2 road record this year. The Rangers are off a series win and just swept the Mariners in their last series. Their pitching has been great to start the season, but they have one of the worst offenses in the MLB and that was a problem for them last season too. The Dodgers definitely have the pitching staff to match and their bats have been really hot lately with one of the best offenses in the MLB now. They are also going to have Glasnow on the mound and he has been great going back to last season. He only gave up 2 earned runs in his last start and the team has won both of his starts this year. The Dodgers are also off a loss to the Blue Jays in their last game of that series, so they will be looking to bounce back in this opener. Rocker is starting for the Rangers in this one and he wasn't bad in his only start this year, but the Dodgers still have the more reliable starter here along with the better offense to bail them out. The best way to place a bet here is on the Dodgers to win this game and on the runline.
Rangers Dodgers Prediction: Our MLB Pick for Friday, April 10, 2026 (10:10 pm ET start time) is Dodgers 6 Rangers 2.
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MLB Betting Trends
Texas Rangers: 14-20 (-7.6 units) on the moneyline against NL West opponents. 57-92 (-23.1 units) on the moneyline as an underdog of +100 or higher. 45-54 (-13.7 units) on the moneyline in an inter-league game. 17-7 UNDER after shutting out their opponent. 15-8 UNDER when playing against a top-level team (Win Pct. > 62%).
Los Angeles Dodgers: 69-37 (+8.9 units) on the moneyline when the total is 9 to 9.5. 26-16 (+3.5 units) on the moneyline after a one run loss. 108-77 (+2.7 units) on the moneyline when playing against a team with a winning record. 42-26 UNDER vs. an AL team with a slugging percentage .410 or worse on the season. 35-24 UNDER vs. AL teams scoring 4.4 or less runs/game on the season.
Key Injuries
Texas Rangers: C. Baumler (RP) Fifteen Day IL - Ribs. C. Freeman (3B) Ten Day IL - Back. C. Bradford (RP) Fifteen Day IL - Elbow. J. Montgomery (SP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow.
Los Angeles Dodgers: M. Betts (SS) Ten Day IL - Back. J. Cousins (RP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. G. Stone (SP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. B. Graterol (RP) Fifteen Day IL - Shoulder. B. Miller (SP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. T. Edman (2B) Ten Day IL - Ankle. B. Stewart (RP) Fifteen Day IL - Shoulder. L. Knack (SP) Fifteen Day IL - Undisclosed. B. Snell (SP) Fifteen Day IL - Shoulder. E. Hernandez (1B) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. E. Phillips (RP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow.
Notable Quotes
“We knew he was going to be on the team, we just didn’t know what role it was going to be. We still think he can be a starter. I mean there’s no doubt at it, but the way our roster was looking like and being constructed, we were going to use him in very valuable situations.” - Skip Schumaker on Latz after his team’s win against the Mariners in their game on Wednesday.
“It didn’t feel that great, you know it’s the end of a long road trip. So in that sense, I’m just wanting to make sure that I’m recovering and feeling better.” - Shohei Ohtani after their loss against the Blue Jays in their game on Wednesday.
Starting Lineups
Texas Rangers
Brandon Nimmo (L) RF
Wyatt Langford (R) LF
Corey Seager (L) SS
Jake Burger (R) 1B
Joc Pederson (L) DH
Evan Carter (L) CF
Danny Jansen (R) C
Josh Smith (L) 2B
Ezequiel Duran (R) 3B
Los Angeles Dodgers
Shohei Ohtani (L) P
Kyle Tucker (L) RF
Will Smith (R) C
Freddie Freeman (L) 1B
Max Muncy (L) 3B
Teoscar Hernández (R) LF
Andy Pages (R) CF
Alex Freeland (S) 2B
Miguel Rojas (R) SS
Statistical Leaders
Texas Rangers
Batting Average: Brandon Nimmo (.340)
Hits: Brandon Nimmo (16)
Home Runs: Corey Seager (3)
RBI: Corey Seager (7)
Stolen Bases: Corey Seager (1)
Wins: MacKenzie Gore (2)
Saves: Tyler Alexander (2)
ERA: Jacob Latz (0.00)
Los Angeles Dodgers
Batting Average: Andy Pages (.413)
Hits: Andy Pages (19)
Home Runs: Andy Pages (3)
RBI: Freddie Freeman (13)
Stolen Bases: Kyle Tucker (3)
Wins: Yoshinobu Yamamoto (2)
Saves: Edwin Díaz (4)
ERA: Shohei Ohtani (0.00)
Managers:
Texas Rangers: Skip Schumaker (1st season)
Los Angeles Dodgers: Dave Roberts (11th 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.
