The Texas Rangers are looking for their first win of the season as they continue their opening series against the Boston Red Sox tonight.
Texas took two early leads against Boston on Opening Day but immediately coughed them up. Then, a three-run home run by Wilyer Abreu in the ninth inning was the difference for the Red Sox.
My Red Sox vs. Rangers picks are looking at a Texas slugger to get the bats going in our best MLB picks on Friday, March 28.
Red Sox vs Rangers prediction
My Red Sox vs Rangers best bet: Adolis Garcia Over 1.5 hits+runs+RBI (-105 at DraftKings)
The Texas Rangers managed seven hits on Thursday against the Boston Red Sox, with right fielder Adolis Garcia going 0-for-4. However, tonight, he faces Tanner Houck, against whom he's had a ton of success.
Garcia is 4-for-7 against the Red Sox starter, with two home runs and a double.
Houck started twice against Texas last August, with the Rangers picking up the win both times. Garcia had a double and a run scored in the first meeting and two home runs 11 days later.
Garcia has also enjoyed playing at home throughout his career, with a .794 OPS at Globe Life Field compared to .704 on the road.
He hits in the heart of a Rangers lineup with some serious weapons around him. The cleanup hitter is preceded by Marcus Semien, Corey Seager, and Wyatt Langford, so there should be some RBI opportunities for Garcia. Having Jake Burger and Josh Jung behind him provides some power that can get him home if he gets on base without driving someone in.
Red Sox vs Rangers same-game parlay (SGP)
Adolis Garcia 2+ TB
Rangers moneyline
Over 8.5
Not all books over H+R+RBI as a same-game parlay option, so I’m opting for Garcia to get at least two total bases on Friday night at home.
He’s hit for power against Houck in his career, and I wouldn’t be surprised if he hit this number with either a double or a home run tonight.
This should be a high-scoring game with Houck facing off against Jack Leiter for the Rangers. Leiter has a ton of potential but has allowed 39 runs (35 earned) in 35 2/3 career innings.
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Red Sox vs Rangers odds
Red Sox vs Rangers live odds
Red Sox vs Rangers opening odds
- Moneyline: Boston -115 | Texas -105
- Run line: Boston -1.5 (+145) | Texas +1.5 (-170)
- Over/Under: Over 8.5 (-115) | Under 8.5 (-105)
Red Sox vs Rangers trend
The Boston Red Sox have hit the Game Total Over in 34 of their last 62 away games (+6.60 Units / 10% ROI). Find more MLB betting trends for Red Sox vs. Rangers.
How to watch Red Sox vs Rangers and game info
| Location | Globe Life Field, Arlington, TX |
| Date | Friday, 3-28-2025 |
| First pitch | 8:05 p.m. ET |
| TV | NESN, Victory+ |
| Red Sox starting pitcher | Tanner Houck (2024: 9-10, 3.12 ERA) |
| Rangers starting pitcher | Jack Leiter (2024: 0-3, 8.83 ERA) |
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