Tigers vs Rangers – Predictions & Betting Tips
Gamblers continue to wonder what has happened to the Texas Rangers. In 2023, the Texas Rangers won their first World Series championship. Founded in 1972, the Rangers gave fans and gamblers perpetual heartbreak and misery. Thus, the championship lifted a huge weight from the franchise. However, the Rangers have been on a 2-year World Series bender and hangover. Texas remains in the American League wild card hunt, but is not offering consistent value on the diamond or at the MLB betting window. On Sunday night, the Rangers will host the Detroit Tigers, who boast the best record in MLB. The Tigers caught everyone off guard by making the 2024 American League Division Series. Now, they are proving that 2024 was not a fluke and that Detroit is here to stay as a bona fide contender.
Tigers vs. Rangers Preview
The Texas Rangers will host the Detroit Tigers at Globe Life Field in Arlington, TX, on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at 7:10 p.m. ET with television coverage on ESPN.
The Probable starting pitcher for the Tigers is Tarik Skubal. The All-Star left-hander is 10-3 with a 2.23 earned run average and 0.83 WHIP. He has struck out 153 batters in 121 innings of work. Since 2023, his ERA has been 2.80 or lower. Skubal was the 2024 American League Cy Young Award winner.
Texas right-hander Nathan Eovaldi is the probable starter for the Rangers. His record is 7-3 with a 1.58 earned run average and a 0.85 WHIP. He has struck out 94 batters in 91 innings of work. The veteran’s career began in 2011 with All-Star appearances in 2021 and 2023.
The Tigers rank 21st in MLB for bullpen earned run average, while the Rangers rank 23rd in that category.
Tigers vs. Rangers Predictions
The Rangers are one of the biggest money losers on the board and will be overpriced as the home club in Sunday night’s matchups. The Rangers' lack of run production remains a drain in the standings and at the cashier’s cage.
The Tigers will receive a discounted road team price. Detroit ran out of steam with a 4-game losing streak before the All-Star break. However, the Tigers are a balanced team that currently leads the American League. Most importantly, Detroit remains one of the most profitable teams on the board. A quality team at a discount is always a sharp move.
Tigers vs. Rangers Betting Tips
The Texas Rangers are 48-49 and 38-57-2 under the total. Texas is 3rd in the American League West, 3.5 games out of the final wild card spot. Texas ranks 24th in run production but first in earned run average. The Rangers are 4th for stolen bases and best in MLB for the fewest errors committed. Texas is 26-19 at home.
The Detroit Tigers are 59-38 and 50-42-5 over the total. Detroit is 27-20 on the road. The Tigers lead the American League Central by 11.5 games over the Minnesota Twins. Detroit ranks 6th for run production and 9th for earned run average.
Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Overall, in the series between the Rangers and Tigers, Texas won 10 out of their most recent 19 matchups with Detroit. The Rangers and Tigers went under the total in seven of their last 20 meetings. However, specifically in Texas, the Tigers have secured the cash in six of their most recent nine games against the Rangers. The Rangers and Tigers went under the total in only four of their last 20 matchups at Texas.
Texas closer Robert Garcia is 1-5 with a 2.96 earned run average with a 1.25 WHIP. He has six saves in nine chances. Left fielder Wyatt Langford leads the Rangers lineup with 41 runs, 11 doubles, 15 home runs, 38 runs batted in with a .755 OPS.
Left field Riley Greene leads Detroit with 53 runs, 21 doubles, 24 home runs, 78 runs batted in with a .879 OPS. First baseman Spencer Torkelson adds 55 runs, 20 doubles, 21 home runs, and 59 runs batted in with a .826 OPS. Detroit closer Will Vest is 5-1 with a 2.30 earned run average with a 1.02 WHIP. He has 15 saves in 19 chances.
