On Monday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the Texas Rangers (57-68) hosting the Pittsburgh Pirates (58-65) at 8:05 p.m. ET.

The Pirates (+106 underdog on the moneyline to win) visit the Rangers (-126). Luis Ortiz (5-3) gets the start for the Pittsburgh Pirates, but there’s been no pitching decision announced by the Texas Rangers yet.

The Rangers won 6-5 over the Twins yesterday in their last game. Adolis Garcia went 2-for-5 with a double, a home run and two RBI to lead them offensively while Andrew Chafin was picked up the victory after throwing one inning without giving up a hit or an earned run while striking out one.

The Pirates fell to the Mariners 10-3 yesterday. Joey Bart led the way offensively after going 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in the defeat, while Jake Woodford took the loss on the mound, pitching four innings, giving up five earned runs on nine hits while striking out four.

Before the Rangers vs. Pirates matchup, here’s everything you need to prepare for Monday’s baseball action, including viewing options.

Texas Rangers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates odds and betting lines

MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Monday at 9:16 a.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

  • Favorite: Rangers (-126, bet $126 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Pirates (+106, bet $100 to win $106)
  • Over/under: 8.5

Rangers vs. Pirates: Live streaming info & game time

  • Game Day: Monday, August 19, 2024
  • Game Time: 8:05 p.m. ET
  • Stadium: Globe Life Field
  • TV Channel: Bally Sports
  • Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Rangers stats and trends

Rangers betting records

  • The Rangers have won 38, or 55.9%, of the 68 games they’ve played as favorites this season.
  • Texas has a record of 28-16 in games when oddsmakers favor them by at least -126 on the moneyline.
  • The Rangers have a 55.8% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
  • Games involving Texas have gone over the total set by bookmakers in 54 of 124 chances this season.
  • The Rangers are 54-69-0 against the spread this season.

Rangers batting stats

  • The Rangers’ 136 home runs rank 17th in Major League Baseball.
  • The offense for Texas has a slugging percentage of .381 this season, 23rd in MLB.
  • The Rangers have a team batting average of .239 this season, which ranks 18th among MLB teams.
  • Texas ranks 18th in the majors with 531 total runs scored this season.
  • The Rangers have the 19th-ranked on-base percentage in MLB this season (.308).
  • Texas is one of the most-disciplined teams at the plate this season, ranking seventh with an average of 7.8 strikeouts per game.

Pirates stats and trends

Pirates betting records

  • The Pirates have won in 32, or 42.7%, of the 75 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs this year.
  • This year, Pittsburgh has won 24 of 57 games when listed as at least +106 or worse on the moneyline.
  • The Pirates have an implied victory probability of 48.5% according to the moneyline set by oddsmakers for this matchup.
  • Pittsburgh and its opponents have hit the over in 59 of its 123 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season.
  • The Pirates are 67-55-0 against the spread in their 122 games that had a posted line this season.

Luis Ortiz (Pirates probable starter)

  • Ortiz makes the start for the Pirates, his ninth of the season. He is 5-3 with a 3.41 ERA and 71 strikeouts in 95 2/3 innings pitched.
  • In his last outing on Wednesday against the San Diego Padres, the righty threw five innings, giving up two earned runs while surrendering three hits.
  • The 25-year-old has an ERA of 3.41, with 6.7 strikeouts per nine innings in 30 games this season. Opposing batters have a .225 batting average against him.
  • Ortiz is trying to pick up his fourth quality start of the season in this outing.
  • Ortiz will look to last five or more innings for his eighth straight appearance. He’s averaging 3.2 frames per outing.
  • He has made 14 appearances this season in which he did not allow an earned run.
  • The opposing Rangers offense has the 23rd-ranked slugging percentage (.381) and ranks 17th in home runs hit (136) in all of MLB. They have a collective .239 batting average, and are 16th in the league with 1011 total hits and 18th in MLB play scoring 531 runs.

Pirates batting stats

  • The Pirates average one home run per game to rank 24th in baseball with 123 total home runs.
  • So far this year, Pittsburgh is slugging .372, the fifth-lowest percentage in the majors.
  • The Pirates are 22nd in MLB with a .235 batting average.
  • Averaging 4.2 runs per game (511 total), Pittsburgh is the 23rd-highest scoring team in the majors.
  • The Pirates’ .301 on-base percentage is the fourth-worst in MLB.
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