The Texas Rangers meet the Cincinnati Reds in the third and deciding game of their series on Wednesday. Cincinnati won Monday’s opener 14-3, before Texas earned a 1-0 win on Tuesday. The Rangers (4-2), who finished third in the American League West at 78-84 last year, were 34-47 on the road in 2024. The Reds (2-3), who were fourth in the NL Central at 77-85 last season, were 39-42 on their home field a year ago.
First pitch from Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati is set for 12:40 p.m. ET. The Reds have won six of the past nine meetings. Cincinnati is a -146 favorite on the money line, while the total number of runs Vegas thinks will be scored is 8.5. Before making any Rangers vs. Reds picks, be sure to see the MLB predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s proven computer model.
Why the Reds can cover Cincinnati will send right-hander Hunter Greene to the mound. He allowed three hits and two earned runs with one walk and eight strikeouts in his first start. Greene finished with a 2.75 ERA last season, and in one career start against the Rangers, he was 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA.
Why the Rangers can cover Texas will counter with right-hander Jack Leiter. In his last game, he pitched five innings, allowing one earned run and one walk with four strikeouts. This will be the first time facing the Reds for Leiter.
How to make Rangers vs. Reds picks The model is leaning Over on the total and sees one side of the money line as having all the value. See which team to back at SportsLine.
