The Philadelphia Phillies kicked off their road trip in dominant fashion with a 9-1 blowout win over the Texas Rangers on Friday night.
My Phillies vs. Rangers predictions are backing Philadelphia as live road underdogs in my MLB picks on Saturday, August 9.
Phillies vs Rangers prediction
Phillies vs Rangers best bet: Philadelphia Phillies moneyline (+116 at FanDuel)
The Philadelphia Phillies swept the Texas Rangers in Philadelphia last season and are on their way to doing it again, but this time in Texas. A 9-1 victory on Friday night set the tone, yet the Phillies are underdogs on Saturday night.
It does make some sense as the Rangers are starting Jacob deGrom (10-4, 2.80 ERA) against Jesus Luzardo (10-5, 4.32 ERA) for the Phillies. However, deGrom has allowed five runs in each of his last two outings, and the Rangers are 1-4 in his previous five starts.
Meanwhile, Luzardo has allowed a total of three runs on seven hits across 13 innings in his last two starts.
On top of that, the Rangers have struggled mightily against left-handed starters this season, going 10-20 vs. LHP and 50-37 vs. RHP. On the flip side, the Phillies are 53-29 vs. RHP (13-20 vs. LHP).
Take advantage of the Phillies at this underdog price on Saturday night in Texas.
Phillies vs Rangers same-game parlay (SGP)
Phillies moneyline
Jesus Luzardo 6+ strikeouts
Jacob deGrom 6+ strikeouts
Phillies southpaw Jesus Luzardo has racked up the punchouts this season with 147 strikeouts in 127 innings. He's had at least seven strikeouts in 12 of 23 starts this season, including four of his last five and six of his past eight outings.
Jacob deGrom knows a thing or two about strikeouts, too, with 135 in 128.2 innings. He's had 7+ Ks in 11 of 22 starts, including three of his last four and five of his previous eight outings.
Phillies vs Rangers odds
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Phillies vs Rangers opening odds
- Moneyline: Philadelphia +110 | Texas -130
- Run line: Philadelphia +1.5 (-210) | Texas -1.5 (+170)
- Over/Under: Over 7 (-125) | Under 7 (+105)
Phillies vs Rangers trend
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How to watch Phillies vs Rangers and game info
| Location | Globe Life Field, Arlington, TX |
| Date | Saturday, August 9, 2025 |
| First pitch | 7:15 p.m. ET |
| TV | FOX |
| Phillies starting pitcher | Jesus Luzardo (10-5, 4.32 ERA) |
| Rangers starting pitcher | Jacob deGrom (10-4, 2.80 ERA) |
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