The Pirates are +100 favorites vs the Rangers

Pirates vs Rangers Over / Under today: 8.5 Runs

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The Pittsburgh Pirates (+100) visit Globe Life Field to take on the Texas Rangers (-120) on April 21, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05 pm in Arlington, TX.

This season, the Pirates are 13-9 against the spread (ATS), while the Rangers are 12-10 ATS.

Pirates vs Rangers Starting Pitchers Today:

Pirates starting pitcher: Mason Montgomery 1-0, 4.83 ERA

Rangers starting pitcher: Kumar Rocker 0-1, 4.20 ERA

Pirates vs. Rangers Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneylinePirates-1.5 +165O 8.5 -115+100Rangers +1.5 -200U 8.5 -105-120

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Rangers will win Tuesday‘s MLB game with 53.1% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.

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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Pirates players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Pirates Player Prop Bets Today:

Bryan Reynolds has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 5 away games (+14.80 Units / 296% ROI)

Ryan O’Hearn has hit the Total Bases Over in 18 of his last 25 games (+12.05 Units / 39% ROI)

Ryan O’Hearn has hit the Hits Over in 19 of his last 25 games (+10.00 Units / 23% ROI)

Bryan Reynolds has hit the Runs Over in 13 of his last 20 games (+9.95 Units / 48% ROI)

Ryan O’Hearn has hit the Singles Over in 17 of his last 25 away games (+9.60 Units / 35% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Rangers players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Rangers Player Prop Best Bets Today:

Josh Jung has hit the Home Runs Over in 2 of his last 4 games (+13.90 Units / 347% ROI)

Corey Seager has hit the Hits Under in 16 of his last 25 games at home (+12.50 Units / 34% ROI)

Brandon Nimmo has hit the Total Bases Over in 17 of his last 25 games at home (+11.20 Units / 37% ROI)

Corey Seager has hit the Singles Under in 16 of his last 20 games (+11.05 Units / 41% ROI)

Corey Seager has hit the Walks Over in 13 of his last 20 games (+10.25 Units / 50% ROI)

Pirates Best Bets Today:

The Pittsburgh Pirates have covered the Run Line in 21 of their last 30 games (+12.10 Units / 30% ROI)

The Pittsburgh Pirates have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 21 of their last 30 games (+10.85 Units / 31% ROI)

The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Game Total Under in 30 of their last 50 away games (+10.60 Units / 20% ROI)

The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 30 games (+8.30 Units / 23% ROI)

The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Team Total Under in 30 of their last 50 away games (+8.15 Units / 14% ROI)

Rangers Best Bets Today:

The Texas Rangers have hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 11 games at home (+10.00 Units / 82% ROI)

The Texas Rangers have hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 12 games at home (+10.00 Units / 68% ROI)

The Texas Rangers have covered the Run Line in 26 of their last 45 games at home (+8.85 Units / 16% ROI)

The Texas Rangers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 10 of their last 12 games at home (+8.10 Units / 53% ROI)

The Texas Rangers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 23 of their last 45 games at home (+6.15 Units / 10% ROI)

Pirates Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Pirates are 14-8 against the Run Line (+6.1 Units / 21.18% ROI).

13-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.9 Units / 10.41% ROI

13-9 when betting on the total runs Over for +2.95 Units / 12.19% ROI

9-13 when betting on the total runs Under for -5.45 Units / -22.52% ROI

Rangers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Rangers are 12-10 against the Run Line (+0.55 Units / 1.79% ROI).

11-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.8 Units / -3.26% ROI

10-10 when betting on the total runs Over for -0.95 Units / -3.89% ROI

10-10 when betting on the total runs Under for -0.75 Units / -3.13% ROI

Pirates Keys to the Game vs. the Rangers

The Pirates are just 32-58 (.356) on the road since the 2025 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .457.

The Pirates were just 7-43 (.140) when allowing 10 or more hits in the 2025 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .256.

The Pirates are just 1-86 (.011) when trailing entering the 9th inning since the 2025 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .044.

The Pirates were just 1-80 (.012) when trailing entering the 9th inning in the 2025 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .043.

Rangers Keys to the Game vs. the Pirates

The Rangers were 6-60 (.091) when trailing entering the 9th inning in the 2025 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .043.

The Rangers are just 7-20 (.259) when tied entering the 8th inning since the 2025 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Rangers are 7-70 (.091) when trailing entering the 9th inning since the 2025 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .044.

The Rangers were just 7-18 (.280) when tied entering the 8th inning in the 2025 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

Pirates Hitting Stats & Trends

Pirates hitters had an OPS of just .622 (3,034 PA’s) on the road in the 2025 season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

Pirates hitters slugged just .333 on the road in the 2025 season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

The Pirates won only 33% of their road games in the 2025 season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB.

Pirates hitters have an OPS of just .628 (3,396 PA’s) on the road since the 2025 season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

Rangers Hitting Stats & Trends

Rangers hitters have an OBP of just .263 (198 PA’s) at home this season — lowest in MLB.

Rangers hitters have struck out in 31% of their PA’s against LHP this season — highest in MLB.

Rangers hitters have an OPS of just .654 (3,131 PA’s) at home since the 2025 season — lowest in MLB.

The Rangers are batting just .203 at home this season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB.

Pirates Pitching Stats & Trends

Pirates pitchers walked 7% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning in the 2025 season — 5th best in MLB.

Pirates pitchers have an ERA of 3.22 (204.1 IP) this season — tied for 2nd best in MLB.

Pirates pitchers have walked 3% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning over the past seven days (6 games) — 2nd best in MLB.

Pirates pitchers have walked 14% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — highest in MLB.

Rangers Pitching Stats & Trends

Opponents had a groundball batting average of just .221 against Rangers pitchers in the 2025 season — best in MLB.

Opponents had a groundball batting average of just .205 against Rangers pitchers with runners on base in the 2025 season — best in MLB.

Opponents have a groundball batting average of just .220 against Rangers pitchers with runners on base since the 2025 season — best in MLB.

The Rangers have allowed 2.00 runs per game (12/6) at home this season — best in MLB.

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