Tigers vs. Rangers Dunkel MLB Picks, Predictions and Prop Bets - May 1

The Detroit Tigers host the Texas Rangers to open a three-game series at Comerica Park, with first pitch at 6:40 p.m. ET on Friday. Jack Flaherty (0-2, 5.33 ERA) gets the start for the Tigers, who are 16-16 this season and second in the AL Central. MacKenzie Gore (2-2, 4.35 ERA) is the expected starter for the Rangers, who are 15-16 and third in the AL West.

Sportsbooks expect a close matchup between the Tigers (-117 to win) and the Rangers (-103). The over/under for this contest is set at 7.5.

Tigers vs. Rangers Odds, Game Time

• Game day: Friday, May 1, 2026
• Game time: 6:40 p.m. ET
• Location: Detroit, Michigan
• Stadium: Comerica Park
• Favorite: Tigers (-117)
• Underdog: Rangers (-103)
• Over/under: 7.5

How to Watch Tigers vs. Rangers

• TV Channel: DSN and RSN
• Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

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Tigers vs. Rangers: Betting the Moneyline

• The Tigers have compiled an 11-9 record in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 55% of those games).
• Texas has won in eight, or 44.4%, of the 18 contests it has been named as odds-on underdogs in this year.
• Detroit has entered 18 games this season favored by -117 or more and is 11-7 in those contests.
• The Rangers have a mark of 7-9 in contests where bookmakers favor them by -103 or worse on the moneyline.
• The Tigers have an implied moneyline win probability of 53.9% in this game.
• Bookmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Rangers have a 50.7% chance of pulling out a win.

Tigers vs. Rangers: Betting the Spread & Total

• The Tigers have combined with opponents to hit the over on the total 15 times this season for a 15-16-1 record against the over/under.
• Texas and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 12 of its 31 opportunities.
• The Tigers have gone 15-17-0 ATS this season.
• In 31 games with a line this season, the Rangers have a mark of 16-15-0 against the spread.