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Philadelphia Phillies vs. Texas Rangers
The fans at Globe Life Field will be treated to a interleague game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Texas Rangers when they take their seats on Thursday.
The Phillies will trot Aaron Nola out to the mound in this one. Right hander Nola has a 0-0 record and a 0.00 ERA this season.
The Rangers will counter Nola with Jacob deGrom. Right hander deGrom has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Phillies as -111-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game's total opened at 6.5.
Last time out for Texas, they were a 4-2 winner as they battled the Yankees on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Rangers at -110 were rewarded, while the 6 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Philadelphia, they were a 4-1 loser as they battled the Astros on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Astros at -142 were rewarded, while the 5 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Philadelphia:
Team record: 98-81 SU
Current Streak: lost 3 straight games.
Philadelphia is 15-7 ATS in its last 22 games
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games
Texas:
Team record: 68-94 SU
Texas is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Texas is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 7 games
Next up:
Philadelphia at Texas Saturday, April 1