Texas Rangers vs Pittsburgh Pirates Prediction & Picks - MLB
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The Texas Rangers seek to overcome a 1.5-run handicap with undefeated pitcher Jacob deGrom making his fifth start this season in Game 3 of the series against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday.
Current Form: The Pittsburgh Pirates have won 3 of their last five games in an alternating sequence, which includes an 8-4 win over Texas in Game 2. The Rangers suffered their third loss in four games following Wednesday’s defeat, sliding to .500 at 12-12.
The Moneyline: The Rangers are the favorites at -160 moneyline as Jacob deGrom hit the mound for the first time after blanking the Mariners (5-0 win) over four innings. The Pirates, the +135 underdogs, will be sending Bubba Chandler to the mound. Chandler is 1-1 with a 3.15 ERA in four starts this season.
The Spread: the Rangers are +130 to cover -1.5 runs in Game 3. Out of the 7 wins by the Rangers in their last 10 meetings with the Pirates, they won by at least two runs four times. The Pirates, who will have a +1.5-run cushion in this game, are 7-4 against the spread in their 11 road games this season.
The Total: The total stands at over/under 8.0 runs. Bookmakers set the highest total in this series. Game 1 total is pegged at 6.5 runs and Game 2 at 7.5 runs.
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Texas Rangers vs Pittsburgh Pirates Form
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0.494 | 83 | 41 | 42 |
Texas Rangers and Pittsburgh Pirates Latest Matches
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Texas Rangers against Pittsburgh Pirates : Head to Head (H2H)
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Texas Rangers - Pittsburgh Pirates Key Points
- Pittsburgh is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games against Texas.
- Pittsburgh is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games against an opponent in the American League West Division
- The Rangers are 4-0 in Jacob DeGrom's first four starts in 2026
- Jacob DeGrom won his last three starts vs. the Pirates
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Our Texas Rangers vs Pittsburgh Pirates Prediction
Fearless Forecast: Jacob deGrom sizzles on the mound again to lead the Rangers to a convincing win, 3-0.
The Bet: Back the Rangers to cover -1.5 runs. The Rangers won in deGrom’s first four starts this season, 3 of which by more than two runs. deGrom also won his last three starts against the Pirates, leading his team to convincing wins in those games. Last year, DeGrom pitched six innings against the Pirates, surrendering two earned runs and striking out seven in a 6-2 win by Texas on June 20, 2025. The Rangers might be 1-3 in their last four games, but deGrom has singlehandedly bolstered his team’s winning percentage in the eyes of bookmakers, especially with the way he’s throwing the ball this season.
Our betting prediction for the Pittsburgh Pirates vs. the Texas Rangers: the Rangers -1.5 runs
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