It’s the rubber match of a three-game set between the Texas Rangers and Philadelphia Phillies.
A pair of lefties make their 2026 debut for the win, as Philadelphia’s Jesus Luzardo is looking to pick up where he left off from his best season as a pro, while MacKenzie Gore will try to bounce back from his worst season in the bigs.
My Rangers vs Phillies predictions and MLB picks have Luzardo and the top of Philadelphia’s order leading the Phillies to a series win.
Rangers vs Phillies predictions
Rangers vs Phillies best bet: Phillies moneyline (-148)
Jesus Luzardo went 4-1 with a 5.11 ERA against the American League last season. He pitched against the Texas Rangers and threw six strong, giving up seven hits, one earned run, and striking out four in a 3-2 win.
Luzardo should be supported by Trea Turner and Kyle Schwarber, who combined to go 0-for-10 in Saturday’s 5-4 loss. Turner is hitting a wicked .440 against Mackenzie Gore, with three doubles, a couple of walks, and two runs driven in.
Meanwhile, Schwarber has five hits and eight walks in 21 at-bats vs Gore.
COVERS INTEL: Mackenzie Gore made three starts against the Phillies last season, giving up 10 hits and five earned runs across 18 innings. All three games ended in losses.
Rangers vs Phillies same-game parlay (SGP)
Gore finished inside the Top 25 in strikeouts last season, but his 6.5-strikeout line might be just slightly off, as he threw 7+ strikeouts in just three of 17 starts to end 2025.
Brandon Nimmo is hitting .300 vs. Luzardo in 20 career at-bats, with four RBI, the most of any Ranger against Luzardo.
Rangers vs Phillies SGP
- Phillies moneyline
- Mackenzie Gore Under 6.5 strikeouts
- Brandon Nimmo Over 0.5 RBI
Rangers vs Phillies home run pick: Kyle Schwarber (+240)
Kyle Schwarber has gone deep in each of his last four games against the Rangers, and he already has a home run against Gore in his career.
Rangers vs Phillies odds
- Moneyline: Texas +125 | Philadelphia -150
- Run line: Texas +1.5 (-165) | Philadelphia -1.5 (+140)
- Over/Under: Over 8 | Under 8
Rangers vs Phillies trend
The Phillies have won 55 of their last 83 home games for +12.35 units and a 9% ROI. Find more MLB betting trends for Rangers vs. Phillies.
How to watch Rangers vs Phillies and game info
| Location | Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA |
| Date | Sunday, March 29, 2026 |
| First pitch | 1:35 p.m. ET |
| TV | Rangers Sports Network, NBCS-Philadelphia |
| Rangers starting pitcher | MacKenzie Gore (2025: 5-15, 4.17 ERA) |
| Phillies starting pitcher | Jesus Luzardo (2025: 15-7, 3.92 ERA) |
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