Boston Red Sox (18-18) vs Texas Rangers (17-18)
Game Info: Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:45 pm (Fenway Park)
N. Eovaldi (R) vs L. Giolito (R)
Betting Odds: Boston Red Sox +100 / Texas Rangers -120 --- Over/Under: 8.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: MLB.TV
In this article, we will formulate a Rangers vs Red Sox prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, May 6, at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Texas Rangers Betting Preview
The Texas Rangers (17-18, 5-10 Away) have now lost five consecutive series after falling to the Dodgers, Athletics (twice), Giants, and Mariners. The Rangers were on a four-game losing streak and in jeopardy of getting swept by the Mariners, but they managed to avoid that with an 8-1 win in Game 3. Corey Seager and Adolis Garcia led the team with two RBI apiece, while Jacob deGrom won after allowing one run on three hits with three strikeouts and two walks over 5.0 innings of work.
This season, the Rangers average 3.23 runs per game (29th in the MLB) on a .228/.285/.359 slash line. Regarding pitching, the Rangers’ staff has a 3.44 ERA (6th) and 1.17 WHIP (5th). Adolis Garcia leads the Rangers with a .217 batting average, four home runs, and 17 RBI this season.
The projected starting pitcher for the Rangers is Nathan Eovaldi, who is 2-2 in seven starts this season, with a 2.11 ERA and 0.77 WHIP in 42.2 innings.
Boston Red Sox Betting Preview
The Boston Red Sox (18-18, 9-8 Home) returned home from a series against the Guardians (win) and Blue Jays (loss), and although they won the opening game against the Twins, the Red Sox lost the next two and therefore, lost the series. In the latest 5-4 defeat, Carles Narvaez led the team with two RBI, while Garrett Crochet pitched for 5.0 innings in a no-decision, allowing one run on four hits with six strikeouts and two walks. Justin Slaten took the loss.
This year, the Red Sox average 4.97 runs per game (8th in the MLB) on a .255/.332/.420 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Red Sox’s staff has a 3.99 ERA (16th) and 1.28 WHIP (16th). Alex Bregman leads the Red Sox with a .317 batting average, eight home runs, and 27 RBI this season.
Lucas Giolito will take the mound for the Red Sox on Monday. The 30-year-old right-hander has a 0-0 record in one start this year with a 4.50 ERA and 1.17 WHIP in 6.0 innings.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Rangers' last five road games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Four of the Red Sox's last five home games against AL West opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The 'Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs' market has hit in seven of the Red Sox's last eight games at Fenway Park.
- The 'Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs' market has hit in six of the Rangers' last seven games as favorites.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Red Sox rank 3rd in the league for hits this season (318).
- The Red Sox rank 3rd in the league for steals this season (43).
- The Rangers rank 29th in the league for walks this season (82).
- The Rangers rank 2nd in the league for walks allowed this season (92).
Rangers vs Red Sox Prediction
The teams have traded wins in the past couple of years, as each recorded five in the previous ten H2H encounters. They already met this season, and the Rangers won that series 3-1 at home. Eovaldi started one of those games and posted a 3.00 ERA in 6.00 innings. He allowed a .271 BA in 85 at-bats against the Red Sox, while Giolito allowed a .231 BA in 65 at-bats against the Rangers. These two are excellent pitchers, and I expect them to register quality starts here. Texas is 11-24 in Over/Under this season, and Under has hit in seven of its last ten games. Back the Under.
Oliver’s Pick Under 9.5
AUTHOR: Oliver Zivic
