LA Dodgers (14-6) at Texas (12-7)
- When: Apr 18 2025, 8:05 PM
- Where: Globe Life Field, Arlington
- Where to watch: MLBN
Dodgers vs. Rangers Betting Preview
Moneyline Favorite: LA Dodgers (-144) | Total: 8.0
The Texas Rangers will look to stay hot at home as they welcome the Los Angeles Dodgers for a three-game interleague set in Arlington on Friday night. Riding a nine-game home win streak, the Rangers are eyeing double digits, but they’ll have to get past one of the National League’s elite in the series opener.
Dodgers Outlook
Los Angeles enters this matchup after a thrilling 8-7 win over the Rockies, capping off a three-game sweep. The Dodgers’ offense erupted early with a seven-run first inning, fueled by home runs from Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman. Though dominant at home, LA has dropped four of its six road games this year, outside of the Japan Series against the Cubs.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto (2-1, 1.23 ERA) takes the mound for the Dodgers. He’s been sensational this season, allowing two or fewer runs in all four starts and racking up 28 strikeouts in 22 innings. His last outing? A dominant six-inning shutout effort against the Cubs. Yamamoto has never faced Texas, but his command and fastball have made him a rising star — and potentially a Cy Young dark horse.
Rangers Outlook
Texas comes off a three-game sweep of the Angels and is firing on all cylinders offensively, with home runs from Adolis Garcia and Corey Seager powering a 5-3 win on Thursday. The Rangers are 9-0 in their last nine games at Globe Life Field and will look to ride that momentum against the Dodgers.
Jacob deGrom (0-0, 4.30 ERA) gets the call for Texas. He’s struggled to find consistency, surrendering two homers in his last two starts. In his most recent outing, he lasted only four innings and issued four walks in a loss to Seattle. However, deGrom has a solid track record against LA, posting a 2.71 ERA in 11 career starts. But his command will need to be sharper if the Rangers are to extend their win streak.
Prediction
This game pits a scorching-hot home team against a Dodgers squad that’s finding its rhythm offensively. With Yamamoto dealing and the Dodgers lineup producing runs early, the edge leans to Los Angeles.
Final Score Prediction: Dodgers 4, Rangers 3
Best Bet: Dodgers -144
Over/Under Lean: Slight lean to the under 8.0 (-110), with Yamamoto likely to neutralize Texas early and deGrom due for a bounce-back.
- MLB Odds source: MyBookie Sportsbook
