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Rangers vs. Tigers Picks, Predictions & Odds: Semien Eyes Career-High Hit Streak

Michael McClymont

Last Updated: May 29, 2023 11:46 AM EDT • 3 min 48 sec read.

Marcus Semien #2 of the Texas Rangers features in our Rangers vs. Tigers picks.
Marcus Semien #2 of the Texas Rangers celebrates his home run against the Seattle Mariners during the third inning at T-Mobile Park on May 10. Steph Chambers/Getty Images/AFP

The surprising Texas Rangers open a series against the Detroit Tigers on Memorial Day. Here are our Rangers vs. Tigers picks based on the best MLB odds from our top sports betting apps.

The Texas Rangers have been one of the hottest teams in baseball, winning seven of their last 10 games and 10 of their last 15.

They send Nathan Eovaldi to the mound to face the Detroit Tigers on Monday. The veteran has been enjoying a resurgence, posting a 6-2 record, 2.60 ERA, and 0.97 WHIP this season.

The Tigers will counter with Matthew Boyd, who owns a 3-3 record, 5.74 ERA, and 1.42 WHIP across nine starts this campaign.

Here is our best Rangers vs. Tigers pick (odds via our best MLB betting sites; pick confidence based on a 1-to-5-star scale).

Rangers vs. Tigers pick

Marcus Semien Over 1.5 total bases (+100 via DraftKings, FanDuel, BetRivers) ⭐⭐⭐

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The Rangers are not only one of the hottest clubs in the majors, they employ possibly the hottest hitter in baseball in leadoff batter Marcus Semien.

Semien is riding a career-high 17-game hit streak, which is tied for the longest current streak in MLB. He also ranks second in the majors in runs scored (46), fifth in hits (64), and fourth in WAR (3.0 per Baseball Reference).

Due to his hot hitting, Semien's hit props are all overpriced, but there remains some value on his total bases prop. 

DraftKings, FanDuel, and BetRivers are all offering even money odds on Semien to hit the Over on 1.5 total bases. During his streak, Semien has cashed this Over on eight occasions, including four of his last five games.

Semien doesn't have much of a history against Boyd, with one hit in six career at-bats. But Boyd's struggles this season also include a .238/.385/.524 line against leadoff hitters.

Rangers vs. Tigers best odds

DraftKings (+100)

DraftKingsFanDuelBetMGMCaesarsBetRivers
Semien Over 1.5 total basesSemien Over 1.5 total basesSemien Over 1.5 total basesSemien Over 1.5 total basesSemien Over 1.5 total bases
+100+100-105-102+100

Here's where the benefits of price shopping comes into play. While DraftKings, FanDuel and BetRivers are offering this prop at even money, you'll have to pay up to bet this same prop at BetMGM or Caesars. 

Rangers vs. Tigers odds

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Rangers vs. Tigers odds analysis

The Rangers opened at -160 on the moneyline and have been receiving 75% of the wagers. They're 24-10 as favorites on the moneyline this season.

The total opened at 8.5 and has seen minimal line movement. The Over is drawing 70% of the action.

Rangers vs. Tigers game info

  • Date: Monday, May 29, 1:10 p.m. ET
  • TV: Bally Sports Detroit, Bally Sports Southwest, MLB Network
  • Location: Comerica Park, Detroit, MI
  • Weather: 80 degrees, mostly sunny, 0% chance of precipitation

Rangers-Tigers pick made 5/29/2023 at 11:34 a.m. ET.

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Michael McClymont
Michael McClymont is a Publishing Editor for Sportsbook Review, providing coverage on NFL and college football. Prior to joining SBR, he covered football as an NFL editor at theScore. Mike has more than 15 years of experience in the journalism industry as a writer and editor. Mike enjoys a good futures bet and to hammer live in-game odds. While his favorite bet was Julian Edelman Super Bowl LIII MVP at +4000, his biggest regret was cashing out a Lamar Jackson 2019 MVP bet in Week 8, a week before he cemented the award with his highlight-reel rushing TD against the Bengals.