This is an 8* on TEXAS

We went with the Rangers yesterday, even though they had a starter (Dane Dunning) who came in with a 4-12 team start record. They beat the Tigers 10-5. So we’ve got little hesitation selecting them again today as they hand Kyle Gibson (6-0, 1.98 ERA and 1.03 WHIP) the ball for the series finale. Gibson has undoubtedly been the Rangers best starter in 2021. In addition to having not dropped a single decision, he has 12 quality starts to his name and is working on a streak of nine straight (starts) where he’s allowed two runs or less. At home, Gibson has an 8-0 TSR, 1.09 ERA and 0.91 WHIP. He is the American League’s ERA leader. Detroit’s leadoff hitter is injured and they could only muster up five hits yesterday. We think they’ve been pretty lucky to have scored 12 runs in the two games so far at Arlington. Casey Mize, who is being limited to no more than three innings, will start this game for the Tigers. He’s going to have to deal with John Hicks, who has four homers in four games since being called up. Texas is 7-1 L8 as home favorites and has the clear edge in starting pitching today. Play on TEXAS

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