The second half of the MLB season gets underway tonight as the Texas Rangers host the AL-leading Detroit Tigers.
Coming off a four-game skid, the All-Star break couldn’t have come at a better time for Detroit.
My Tigers vs. Rangers predictions are counting on that reset to spark a refreshed performance at the plate.
Here are my top free MLB picks for this AL showdown on Friday, July 18.
Tigers vs Rangers prediction
My Tigers vs Rangers best bet: Tigers F5 team total Over 2.5 (+114 at DraftKings)
The Detroit Tigers are sixth in the majors in OPS (.749), with that number ramping up to .779 against lefties.
The Tigers also score at a slightly higher clip on the road, plating 5.15 runs per game in away contests. They should feast tonight in Arlington against Texas Rangers southpaw Patrick Corbin.
Over the last four years, Corbin had been one of the worst starters in the majors, pitching to a 5.71 ERA with a 1.53 WHIP across 126 starts. He's been somewhat better this season but still has an xERA of 4.61, while his xBA of .280 is in the Bottom 15th percentile.
While Corbin is unreliable, the Rangers bullpen has been getting the job done. Their relievers rank fourth in the majors in ERA (3.37) and sixth in WAR (3.4). Let's take that solid bullpen out of that equation and bet the Over on Detroit's first five innings team total.
Tigers vs Rangers same-game parlay (SGP)
Tigers F5 team total Over 2.5
Patrick Corbin Over 5.5 hits allowed
Reese Olson 5+ strikeouts
Corbin has allowed more than 5.5 hits in each of his last six starts. He'll have a tough time navigating a Detroit lineup that bats .264 against southpaws — the third-best mark in the majors.
The Tigers will send red-hot Reese Olson to the hill. Olson has racked up 5+ punchouts in six of his last eight starts while pitching to a 1.88 ERA during that span. The righty is in the Top 25th percentile in chase rate, while the Rangers have the fifth-worst chase rate.
Tigers vs Rangers odds
Tigers vs Rangers live odds
Tigers vs Rangers opening odds
- Moneyline: Detroit -120 | Texas +100
- Run line: Detroit -1.5 (+135) | Texas +1.5 (-160)
- Over/Under: Over 8.5 (-115) | Under 8.5 (-105)
Tigers vs Rangers trend
The Tigers have hit the F5 team total Over in 59 of their last 97 games (+20.60 Units / 19% ROI). Find more MLB betting trends for Tigers vs. Rangers.
How to watch Tigers vs Rangers and game info
| Location | Globe Life Field, Arlington, TX |
| Date | Friday, 7-18-2025 |
| First pitch | 8:05 p.m. ET |
| TV | FDSNDT, CW33 |
| Tigers starting pitcher | Reese Olson (4-3, 2.95 ERA) |
| Rangers starting pitcher | Patrick Corbin (6-7, 4.15 ERA) |
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