Red Sox vs Rangers Prediction and MLB Tips - 8 May 2025
Last updated: May 7, 2025, 10:46PM | Published: May 7, 2025, 1:29AM
The Boston Red Sox will face the Texas Rangers in MLB action at Fenway Park on Thursday, beginning at 8:45am AEST.
Tanner Houck (0-2, 6.38 ERA) will start on the mound for the Red Sox, while the Rangers will counter with Tyler Mahle (3-1, 1.20 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Red Sox vs Rangers game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Boston vs Texas MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Red Sox a 54% chance of defeating the Rangers at Fenway Park.
Red Sox vs Rangers: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at Fenway Park are listed here:
- Head to Head: Red Sox $1.83, Rangers $2.00
- Line: Red Sox -1.5 ($2.65), Rangers +1.5 ($1.50)
- Total (Over/Under 9 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 Red Sox at $1.83 and the Rangers at $2.00.
The Red Sox are 1.5-run favourites against the Rangers, with odds of $2.65 available at TAB.
For the underdog Rangers (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.50.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 9 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Rangers (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 64% of the time, while the 9-run over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Red Sox vs Rangers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Boston at $1.83 with TAB
- Line: Red Sox -1.5 at $2.65 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 9 at $1.91 with TAB
Our Red Sox vs Rangers best bets are based on market-leading modelling and wagering expertise to give you the best possible advice around the clock.
Even though the Rangers are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Red Sox -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.
Red Sox vs Rangers: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Boston vs Texas game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and live scorestips.
Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting tips before the Boston vs Texas game.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for the best tips on every MLB game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Red Sox vs Rangers: Essential Details
The game between the Red Sox and Rangers at Fenway Park is scheduled to start at 8:45am AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: Boston Red Sox vs Texas Rangers
- Date: Thursday 8 May 2025
- Time: 8:45am AEST
- Venue: Fenway Park
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Boston vs Texas predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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