Philadelphia Phillies vs Texas Rangers Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 08/08/25

The Philadelphia Phillies host the Texas Rangers on Friday night, and we have a prediction right here. The Phillies are coming off a solid series against the Orioles, taking 2 of 3 and outscoring the O’s 19-8. As for the Rangers, they took 2 out of 3 from the Yankees — outscoring them 12-8. The Phillies’ lineup can be dangerous, and in their last 12 they are averaging 5.5 runs per game. As for the Rangers, they are averaging 4.8 over their last 13 games. 

Both teams have been swinging the bat well, but today’s matchup all boils down to pitching. The Phillies will send left-hander Cristopher Sanchez to the mound; he is 10-3 with 2.40 ERA. In his last 5 starts he is 3-1 with a 1.66 ERA. For the Rangers, Merrill Kelly will look to pick up his first win in a Texas uniform since coming over from the Diamondbacks. On the season, Kelly is 9-6 with a 3.22 ERA; he is 2-2 with a 2.08 ERA in his last 5 starts. While both starters have been effective, Texas is hitting just .225 against lefties this season; I think that will be the difference maker. Look for the Phillies to squeeze by in this one, making them my best bet of the day. 

Phillies vs Rangers prediction: Philadelphia ML (-135) available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.

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