New York Mets take on the Texas Rangers with Odds and Betting Pick

The Texas Rangers will try to be nasty hosts on Wednesday when the New York Mets pay a visit to Globe Life Park.

Zack Wheeler gets the ball in front of a hostile crowd for the New York Mets on Wednesday; he's 3-3 on the season. The Texas Rangers, meanwhile, will counter with Yu Darvish, who will be looking to improve on his 5-4 mark.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had installed the Texas Rangers as -150 moneyline favorites in this particular MLB betting odds matchup. The total, meanwhile, was set early at 9 before betting at Sportsbook started to move the line.

Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 6.0-5.1 win for the Rangers. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

New York Mets vs Texas Rangers Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Texas Rangers sport a record of 27-31 heading into this matchup, while the New York Mets sit at 24-32 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Texas vs New York injuries news.

The Texas Rangers vs New York Mets odds would favor the Rangers if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. Texas is rated No. 21 in the current Odds Shark poll, while New York is at No. 24.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Texas Rangers No. 11-ranked scoring average of 4.78 runs per game, against a New York Mets offense rated No. 6 and scoring 4.95 runs per game. The Rangers have averaged 8.1 hits per game to date this season, less than the Mets hitters have managed (8.61 per nine innings).

Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Texas has the No. 21-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Mets own the No. 30 mark in runs allowed.