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Rangers vs Diamondbacks Prediction 8/12/25 MLB Picks Today

Arizona Diamondbacks (57-62) vs. Texas Rangers (61-59)
August 12, 2025 8:05 pm EDT
The Line: Texas Rangers -149 / Arizona Diamondbacks 123; Over/Under: 8.5
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The Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers meet Tuesday in MLB action at Globe Life Field. Here’s a Rangers vs Diamondbacks Prediction. This article will include a Rangers vs Diamondbacks Pick.

Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Preview

The Arizona Diamondbacks are 57-62 on the year and play the Rockies, Guardians, and Reds next. The Arizona Diamondbacks are batting .251 on the season, have a .326 OBP, and a .440 slugging percentage. The Arizona Diamondbacks pitching staff has a 4.56 ERA and a 1.35 WHIP. Geraldo Perdomo leads the Arizona Diamondbacks with 124 hits and 78 RBI, while Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Corbin Carroll have combined for 209 hits and 121 RBI.

Anthony DeSclafani gets the ball for the Arizona Diamondbacks, and he is 1-2 with a 4.20 ERA and 28 strikeouts this season. This will be DeSclafani’s second career game against the Texas Rangers.

Texas Rangers Betting Preview

The Texas Rangers are 61-59 on the year and play the Blue Jays, Royals, and Guardians next. The Texas Rangers are batting .233 on the season, have a .300 OBP, and a .377 slugging percentage. The Texas Rangers pitching staff has a 3.30 ERA and a 1.17 WHIP. Josh Smith leads the Texas Rangers with 100 hits and 30 RBI while Marcus Semien and Adolis Garcia have combined for 198 hits and 119 RBI.

Jack Leiter gets the ball for the Texas Rangers, and he is 7-6 with a 4.05 ERA and 93 strikeouts this season. This will be Leiter’s first career game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Why the Texas Rangers will win

  • The Rangers have won each of their last nine home games against teams that held a losing record.
  • The Diamondbacks have lost each of their last seven night games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Rangers have covered the run line in 10 of their last 11 home games following a win.
  • The Diamondbacks have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four road games after going to extra innings.
  • The Rangers have led after 3 innings in eight of their last nine games against National League opponents that held a losing record.
  • The Rangers have won the first inning in four of their last five night games against NL West opponents.
  • The Rangers have led after 5 innings in each of their last six Tuesday games against NL West opponents that held a losing record.

Why the Arizona Diamondbacks will win

  • The Diamondbacks have won six of their last eight games as underdogs against the Rangers following a road loss.
  • The Rangers have lost three of their last four games as favorites against the Diamondbacks following a home win.
  • The Rangers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four games.
  • The Diamondbacks have covered the run line each of their last four games at Globe Life Field against teams that held a winning record.
  • The Diamondbacks have led after 3 innings in four of their last five night games against opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Diamondbacks have won the first inning in six of their last seven games.
  • The Diamondbacks have led after 5 innings in each of their last nine games.

Texas Rangers Player Prop Facts

  • Corey Seager has hit a home run in four of his last five home appearances against NL West opponents that held a losing record.
  • Corey Seager has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 18 appearances against NL West opponents that held a losing record.
  • Adolis Garcia has recorded a Double in each of the Rangers’ last four games as favorites.

Arizona Diamondbacks Player Prop Facts

  • Corbin Carroll has hit a home run in each of the Diamondbacks’ last four night games.
  • Anthony DeSclafani has recorded four or more strikeouts in three of his last four appearances in night games against teams that held a winning record.
  • Corbin Carroll has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 12 appearances against AL opponents that held a winning record.
  • Anthony DeSclafani has recorded a win in each of his last three appearances against AL West opponents that held a winning record.
  • Jake McCarthy has recorded a Double in three of his last four road appearances.
  • Ketel Marte ranks 5th amongst qualified players for On Base Percentage (.390) this season.

Rangers vs Diamondbacks Prediction

DeSclafani has been hit or miss this season with a 4.20 ERA, and he has a 4.40 ERA on the road through 14.1 innings. Leiter is starting to settle in, allowing 22 hits and 11 earned runs in his last 28.2 innings. In 55 home innings, Leiter has a 3.60 ERA and .217 allowed batting average. Leiter didn’t look like an MLB pitcher to start his career, but that’s clearly changing. I’ll side with the Rangers at home with the more reliable arm.

Randy Chambers's Free Pick: Texas Rangers -149

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