Rangers vs Yankees Prediction 5/5/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

In this article we will formulate a Rangers vs Yankees prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, May 5th at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. 

Texas Rangers Betting Preview

The Texas Rangers are 16-18 this year after they lost two out of three against the Tigers by scores of 5-4, 1-5, and 1-7. In game three, Texas cut the deficit to 3-1 in the seventh inning, but they allowed four runs in the bottom of the seventh to seal the loss. The Rangers recorded seven hits in the game and they were led by Higashioka, who went 0-3 with one RBI. Leiter allowed five hits and five earned runs over 6.2 innings for the loss, while Alexander allowed two earned runs in relief. Prior to that series, Texas lost two out of three against the Yankees and two out of three against the Athletics. 

This season, Texas has a 3.66 ERA with a 1.22 WHIP and a .232 opponent batting average, while they have scored 127 runs with a .235 batting average and a .313 on base percentage. Jake Burger has led the Rangers with six home runs and 20 RBIs, while Corey Seager has added six home runs and 17 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Texas is Jacob deGrom, who is 2-1 with a 2.01 ERA and a 0.96 WHIP over 31.1 innings pitched this year. 

New York Yankees Betting Preview

The New York Yankees are 24-11 this season after they swept the Orioles in four games by scores of 7-2, 9-4, 11-3, and 12-1. In game four, New York had their lead cut to 3-1 in the sixth inning, but they scored the last nine runs for the easy win. The Yankees recorded 10 hits in the game and they were led by Judge, who went 2-4 with one home run and four RBIs. Schlittler allowed seven hits and one earned run over 5.2 innings for the win, while Bird picked up a hold. Prior to that series, New York won two out of three against the Rangers and two out of three against the Astros.

This season, New York has a 2.95 ERA with a 1.13 WHIP and a .220 opponent batting average, while they have scored 192 runs with a .243 batting average and a .338 on base percentage. Aaron Judge has led the Yankees with 14 home runs and 27 RBIs, while Ben Rice has added 12 home runs and 27 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for New York is Elmer Rodriguez, who is 0-1 with a 4.50 ERA and a 2.00 WHIP over 4.0 innings pitched this season. 

Why the New York Yankees will win

• The Yankees have won each of their last nine night games against teams that held a losing record.
• The Rangers have lost seven of their last eight games at Yankee Stadium against teams that held a winning record.
• The Yankees have covered the run line in each of their last seven games at Yankee Stadium.
• The Rangers have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five road games against American League opponents.
• The Rangers have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last four night games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
• The Rangers have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last four night games against American League opponents that held a winning record.

Why the Texas Rangers will win

• The Yankees have lost each of their last four games against AL West opponents following a home win.
• The Rangers have won three of their last four road games against AL East opponents.
• The Rangers have covered the run line in 10 of their last 11 road games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Yankees have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight home games against AL West opponents.

Total Runs Facts

• Seven of the Rangers’ last eight games against American League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Each of the last five games between the Rangers and Yankees have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the Rangers’ last eight night games at Yankee Stadium.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the Yankees’ last eight night games against AL West opponents.

New York Yankees Player Prop Facts

• Aaron Judge has hit at least one home run in three of the Yankees’ last four home games against AL West opponents.
• Cody Bellinger has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 10 appearances at Yankee Stadium.

Texas Rangers Player Prop Facts

• Josh Jung has recorded at least one hit in each of the Rangers’ last 11 night games.
• Corey Seager has hit a home run in each of the Rangers’ last two road games against AL East opponents.

Rangers vs Yankees Prediction 

New York comes into this matchup after dominating the Orioles in their last series and they scored 39 runs in those four wins. The Yankees are 12-5 at home this year, while the Rangers are 9-10 on the road. Texas just lost two out of three against the Tigers and they scored one run in each of their last two games. The Rangers are starting deGrom, who has allowed one earned run or fewer in five straight starts, while Rodriguez allowed four hits and two earned runs over 4.0 innings in his first appearance. Texas has the pitching advantage, but this New York lineup is red hot right now. Take the Yankees here.

David Racey's Pick: Yankees ML