The Texas Rangers (60-58) and Philadelphia Phillies (67-49) will face off in the MLB this afternoon. First pitch from Globe Life Field is scheduled for 2:35 p.m. ET. The game will broadcast live on NBCS-PH.
Philadelphia is a -155 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Texas is +130 to pull off the upset. The over/under is set at 7.5 total runs.
Continue below for my Phillies vs Rangers predictions and MLB picks for Sunday, August 10, as well as probable pitchers, betting trends, injury reports and more.
My Phillies vs Rangers Prediction
- Phillies vs Rangers pick: Under 7.5 Runs (-110)
My Rangers vs. Phillies best bet is on the under, with the best price currently available at BetMGM. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Phillies vs Rangers Odds
| Phillies Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +115 | 7.5 -110o / -110u | -155 |
| Rangers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -135 | 7.5 -110o / -110u | +130 |
Phillies vs Rangers Preview, Picks
This system capitalizes on an overlooked weather edge in MLB totals betting.
It focuses on regular-season games where elevated humidity — ranging from 45 to 95 — intersects with moderate temperatures and neutral wind patterns, which is the forecast today heading into today's matchup between the Phillies and Rangers.
Despite assumptions that humidity boosts offense, public bettors are fading these conditions, which actually correlate with suppressed scoring in certain environments.
In these spots, the home team has stayed under in recent games, with their five-game over rate sitting below 40, suggesting low offensive rhythm.
The market has subtly corrected as well, with the total dropping from open to close, and the overall percentage of bets on the over remains modest — between 6 and 29.
These indicators combine to identify under-the-radar under spots where public narratives misalign with actual scoring trends.
Phillies vs Rangers Best Bet
- Under 7.5 (-110)
