Rangers vs Rays Picks and Prediction – 6/5/2025

The Texas Rangers will be visiting Tampa Bay on Thursday, where they will take on the Rays. Get the rest of our free MLB picks here! The Rangers head into this game with a 29-32 record which places them third in the AL West. Texas has lost 2 of their last 3 games, as they are coming off a 5-1 loss against the Rays on Thursday. Jack Leiter will be the Rangers’ starting pitcher in this game, he’s posted a 3.66 ERA through over 40 innings of play this season. Texas is averaging 7.1 hits and 3.4runs per game, while allowing 7.0 hits and 3.8 runs defensively.

The Tampa Bay Rays come into this game with an 31-29 record which places them third in the AL East. Tampa Bay has now won 7 of their last 10 games, as they come off a 5-1 win to kickoff this series. Ryan Pepiot will be Tampa Bay’s starting pitcher on Thursday, he’s sitting with a 3.21 ERA to go along with his 3-5 record. The Rays are scoring 4.4 runs per game, while batting .246 at the plate.

The Rangers look to bounce back after Tuesday night’s loss, while a hot Tampa Bay squad hopes to keep it going. Expect Tampa Bay to take the edge on home field on this one. Final score prediction, Rays win and cover the run line 5-3.