The Texas Rangers (12-7) host the Los Angeles Dodgers (14-6) on April 18, 2025. First pitch from Globe Life Field is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. ET; the game will be broadcast on SportsNet LA.
Both of these teams are off to flying starts, so we expect some Friday night fireworks.
Check out my Dodgers vs Rangers predictions, parlay picks and the latest odds for tonight below.
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- Yoshinobu Yamamoto Under 6.5 Strikeouts
- Dodgers ML
Parlay Odds: +320 (BetMGM)
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Los Angeles Dodgers vs Texas Rangers Odds, Spread, Pick
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- Dodgers vs Rangers Moneyline: Dodgers -135, Rangers +114
- Dodgers vs Rangers Over/Under: 7.5 (-115o / -105u)
- Dodgers vs Rangers Spread: Dodgers -1.5 (+120), Rangers +1.5 (-142)
- Dodgers vs Rangers Best Bet: Dodgers ML
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Texas Rangers Projected Starting Pitchers
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto (LAD) | Stat | Jacob deGrom (TEX) |
|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | W-L | 0-0 |
| 0.6 | fWAR (FanGraphs) | -0.1 |
| 1.23/2.32 | ERA /xERA | 4.30/3.85 |
| 2.59/2.19 | FIP / xFIP | 6.20/4.62 |
| 0.91 | WHIP | 1.30 |
| 25.3 | K-BB% | 11.1 |
| 66.7 | GB% | 41.9 |
| 98 | Stuff+ | 108 |
| 114 | Location+ | 110 |
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Texas Rangers Parlay, Prediction
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We’re taking Yamamoto to go under his strikeouts Friday night.
Yamamoto has gone over his line in two of his four starts this season. However, on Friday, he faces a tough Rangers lineup away from home.
Away from home this season, he’s gone under both times.
Additionally, the Rangers are a very difficult team to strike out. They rank top-five in least strikeouts per game this season.
Expect Yamamoto to have to get outs in other ways tonight.
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We’re also backing the Dodgers to get a win on Friday. In a negative-correlation-style play, this juices the odds.
The Dodgers have won three straight and are looking to make it four on Friday.
With one of the most talented rosters in the league, there’s never a game where you can count them out.
Dodgers vs Rangers Parlay
- Yoshinobu Yamamoto Under 6.5 Strikeouts
- Dodgers ML
Parlay odds: +320 (BetMGM)
Dodgers vs Rangers Betting Trends
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