Texas Rangers take on the San Diego Padres with Odds and Betting Pick

PETCO Park hosts an MLB battle between the San Diego Padres and the visiting Texas Rangers on Monday.

The San Diego Padres will rely on Trevor Cahill to turn in a quality outing on the mound in this one, while Nick Martinez will be his counterpart for the Texas Rangers. Trevor Cahill is 2-2 this season, and Nick Martinez is 0-1.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

On the MLB moneyline for this betting odds matchup, San Diego sat as -101 underdogs earlier in the day at Sportsbook. The over/under total was set at 8.5, according to Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 5.2-4.0 win for the Padres on Monday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Texas Rangers vs San Diego Padres Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

San Diego (12-20) will face the 13-19 Rangers in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and San Diego vs Texas injuries news.

The Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings have the San Diego Padres at No. 28 and the Texas Rangers at No. 22 heading into this contest.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the San Diego Padres No. 28-ranked scoring average of 3.66 runs per game, against a Texas Rangers offense rated No. 18 and scoring 4.44 runs per game. The Padres have averaged 7.19 hits per game to date this season, less than the Rangers hitters have managed (7.28 per nine innings).

Defensively, Texas features the No. 25-rated defense on the road, allowing 5.06 runs per game. San Diego, meanwhile, comes in at No. 27 at home, scoring 3.21 runs per game.