Rangers vs Pirates Prediction and MLB Tips - 24 April 2026
Last updated: Apr 24, 2026, 12:05AM | Published: Apr 22, 2026, 5:33PM
The Texas Rangers will sqaure off with the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB action at Globe Life Field on Friday, commencing at 10:05am AEST.
Jacob deGrom (1-0, 2.29 ERA) will start for the Rangers, while the Pirates will counter with Bubba Chandler (1-1, 3.15 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Rangers vs Pirates game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Texas vs Pittsburgh MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Rangers a 60% chance of defeating the Pirates at Globe Life Field.
Rangers vs Pirates: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's MLB game at Globe Life Field are shown below:
- Head to Head: Rangers $1.62, Pirates $2.35
- Line: Rangers -1.5 ($2.45), Pirates +1.5 ($1.59)
- Total (Over/Under 7.5 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Rangers at $1.62 and the Pirates at $2.35.
The Rangers are 1.5-run favourites against the Pirates, with odds of $2.45 available at TAB.
For the underdog Pirates (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.59.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Pirates (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 59% of the time, while the 7.5-run over/under is expected to go over 57% of the time.
Rangers vs Pirates: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Texas at $1.62 with TAB
- Line: Rangers -1.5 at $2.45 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Today's Rangers vs Pirates predictions are based on market-leading simulations and gambling expertise to give you the best possible advice around the clock.
Even though the Pirates are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Rangers -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.
Rangers vs Pirates: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Texas vs Pittsburgh game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Our model updates frequently, so bookmark this page for the latest betting analysis before the Texas vs Pittsburgh game.
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Rangers vs Pirates: Essential Details
The game between the Rangers and Pirates at Globe Life Field is scheduled to commence at 10:05am AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Texas Rangers vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Date: Friday 24 April 2026
- Time: 10:05am AEST
- Venue: Globe Life Field
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Texas vs Pittsburgh predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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