Rangers at Pirates prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for June 20
Its Friday, June 20 and the Rangers (36-39) are in Pittsburgh to take on the Pirates (30-46).
Jacob deGrom is slated to take the mound for Texas against Mike Burrows for Pittsburgh.
The Bucs scratched out an 8-4 win in ten innings yesterday against the Tigers. Paul Skenes started and allowed two runs in six innings and the Pirates cracked three home runs to salvage the last game of this three-game series against Detroit. The Rangers were swept this week at home by the Royals losing the finale Thursday 4-1. Texas managed just three hits (one extra base hit) and six baserunners in the contest while striking out seven times.
Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.
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Game details & how to watch Rangers at Pirates
Date: Friday, June 20, 2025
Time: 6:40PM EST
Site: PNC Park
City: Pittsburgh, PA
Network/Streaming: CW33, SNP
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Odds for the Rangers at the Pirates
The latest odds as of Friday:
Moneyline: Rangers (-188), Pirates (+156)
Spread: Rangers -1.5
Total: 8.0 runs
Probable starting pitchers for Rangers at Pirates
Pitching matchup for June 20, 2025: Jacob deGrom vs. Mike Burrows
Rangers: Jacob deGrom (6-2, 2.19 ERA)
Last outing: 6/14 vs. White Sox - 6IP, 2ER, 5H, 0BB, 6KsPirates: Mike Burrows (1-1, 4.24 ERA)
Last outing: 6/14 at Cubs - 5.1IP, 1ER, 5H, 0BB, 8Ks
Rangers: Jacob deGrom (6-2, 2.19 ERA)
Last outing: 6/14 vs. White Sox - 6IP, 2ER, 5H, 0BB, 6Ks
Pirates: Mike Burrows (1-1, 4.24 ERA)
Last outing: 6/14 at Cubs - 5.1IP, 1ER, 5H, 0BB, 8Ks
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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Rangers at Pirates
The Rangers are 12-9 against National League teams this season
The Pirates' last 5 against the Rangers have stayed under the Total
With Mike Burrows starting the Pirates have covered in 4 of their last 5 games to return 3.40 units
Andrew McCutcheon is swinging a hot bat with 7 hits in his last 16 ABs
Marcus Semien is rising an 11-game hitting streak (14-43)
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Expert picks & predictions for tonight's game between the Rangers and the Pirates
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Friday's game between the Rangers and the Pirates:
Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Texas Rangers on the Moneyline.
Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Pittsburgh Pirates at +1.5.
Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0.
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