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The Pittsburgh Pirates (+135) visit Globe Life Field to take on the Texas Rangers (-160) on April 23, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05 pm in Arlington, TX.

This season, the Pirates are 14-10 against the spread (ATS), while the Rangers are 13-11 ATS.

Pirates vs Rangers Starting Pitchers Today:

• Pirates starting pitcher: Bubba Chandler 1-1, 3.15 ERA
• Rangers starting pitcher: Jacob deGrom 1-0, 2.29 ERA

Pirates vs. Rangers Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

Pirates vs Rangers Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Rangers will win Thursday‘s MLB game with 55.1% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.

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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Pirates players for Thursday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Pirates Player Prop Bets Today:

• Bryan Reynolds has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 7 away games (+12.80 Units / 183% ROI)
• Oneil Cruz has hit the Hits Over in 16 of his last 20 games (+11.45 Units / 33% ROI)
• Ryan O’Hearn has hit the Singles Over in 12 of his last 15 away games (+10.55 Units / 67% ROI)
• Oneil Cruz has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 9 of his last 10 away games (+8.70 Units / 77% ROI)
• Bryan Reynolds has hit the Walks Under in 16 of his last 20 away games (+8.70 Units / 22% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Rangers players for Thursday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Rangers Player Prop Best Bets Today:

• Josh Jung has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 6 games (+21.90 Units / 365% ROI)
• Corey Seager has hit the Hits Under in 16 of his last 25 games at home (+13.10 Units / 37% ROI)
• Corey Seager has hit the Singles Under in 16 of his last 20 games (+10.80 Units / 40% ROI)
• Corey Seager has hit the Walks Over in 15 of his last 25 games (+9.85 Units / 39% ROI)
• Jake Burger has hit the Runs Under in his last 9 games at home (+9.00 Units / 56% ROI)

Pirates Best Bets Today:

• The Pittsburgh Pirates have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 32 of their last 50 games (+10.90 Units / 18% ROI)
• The Pittsburgh Pirates have covered the Run Line in 23 of their last 35 games (+10.70 Units / 23% ROI)
• The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Game Total Under in 29 of their last 50 away games (+8.60 Units / 16% ROI)
• The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 30 games (+6.20 Units / 17% ROI)
• The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 24 of their last 40 games (+6.05 Units / 12% ROI)

Rangers Best Bets Today:

• The Texas Rangers have hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 13 games at home (+10.00 Units / 70% ROI)
• The Texas Rangers have covered the Run Line in 26 of their last 45 games at home (+9.00 Units / 16% ROI)
• The Texas Rangers have hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 14 games at home (+7.90 Units / 47% ROI)
• The Texas Rangers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 26 of their last 50 games at home (+7.15 Units / 10% ROI)
• The Texas Rangers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 10 of their last 14 games at home (+6.10 Units / 35% ROI)

Pirates Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Pirates are 15-9 against the Run Line (+6.1 Units / 19.49% ROI).

• 14-10 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.8 Units / 9.29% ROI
• 14-10 when betting on the total runs Over for +2.85 Units / 10.75% ROI
• 10-14 when betting on the total runs Under for -5.45 Units / -20.72% ROI

Rangers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Rangers are 13-11 against the Run Line (+0.15 Units / 0.45% ROI).

• 12-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.8 Units / -3% ROI
• 11-11 when betting on the total runs Over for -1.05 Units / -3.93% ROI
• 11-11 when betting on the total runs Under for -0.75 Units / -2.87% ROI

Rangers vs Pirates Home Run Prop Bets Today

Rangers vs Pirates Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Rangers vs Pirates Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Pirates Keys to the Game vs. the Rangers

The Pirates are just 14-93 (.131) when allowing 10 or more hits since the 2024 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .251.

The Pirates are just 7-58 (.108) when allowing 5 or more runs since the 2025 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .206.

The Pirates are just 15-74 (.169) when allowing 2 or more home runs since the 2024 season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .296.

The Pirates are just 7-49 (.125) when allowing 10 or more hits since the 2025 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .251.

Rangers Keys to the Game vs. the Pirates

The Rangers were 6-60 (.091) when trailing entering the 9th inning in the 2025 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .043.

The Rangers are just 0-10 (.000) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .101.

The Rangers are 7-70 (.091) when trailing entering the 9th inning since the 2025 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .044.

The Rangers were just 7-18 (.280) when tied entering the 8th inning in the 2025 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

Pirates Hitting Stats & Trends

Pirates hitters are slugging just .159 on pitches out of the zone since the 2025 season — lowest in MLB.

Pirates hitters slugged just .159 on pitches out of the zone in the 2025 season — lowest in MLB.

Pirates hitters have an OPS of just .626 (3,469 PA’s) on the road since the 2025 season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

Pirates hitters slugged just .333 on the road in the 2025 season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

Rangers Hitting Stats & Trends

Rangers hitters have struck out in 32% of their PA’s against LHP this season — highest in MLB.

Rangers hitters have struck out in 31% of their PA’s against LHP this month (16 games) — highest in MLB.

Rangers hitters have an OBP of just .275 (269 PA’s) at home this season — lowest in MLB.

Rangers hitters have an OBP of just .296 (3,202 PA’s) at home since the 2025 season — lowest in MLB.

Pirates Pitching Stats & Trends

Pirates pitchers won only 14% of games in which they allowed their opponent to score in three different innings in the 2025 season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

Pirates pitchers walked 7% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning in the 2025 season — 5th best in MLB.

Pirates pitchers have walked 14% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 2nd highest in MLB.

Pirates pitchers have an ERA of 3.33 (221.1 IP) this season — 3rd best in MLB.

Rangers Pitching Stats & Trends

Opponents had a groundball batting average of just .205 against Rangers pitchers with runners on base in the 2025 season — best in MLB.

The Rangers have won just 14% of road games in which their opponents scored first since the 2024 season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

Rangers pitchers have an ERA of 2.80 (821.0 IP) at home since the 2025 season — best in MLB.

Rangers pitchers have a strikeout rate of 25% this season — 4th best in MLB.

More MLB Reading:

• Home Run Predictions Today
• Best NRFI Bets Today
• Strikeout Props Today
• MLB Starting Pitchers Today

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