The Texas Rangers (80-79) and the Cleveland Guardians (86-73) open a 3-game series Friday. First pitch from Progressive Field is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Rangers vs. Guardians odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Rangers lead 3-0

The Rangers enter the final series of their regular season having already been eliminated from postseason contention. They're coming off a 2-1 series loss to the Minnesota Twins in Arlington, including a 4-0 defeat as -139 favorites in Thursday's finale as the Under (8) hit. Texas was held scoreless for the first time since Sept. 6 (an 11-0 home loss to the Houston Astros).

The Guardians' magic number to win the AL Central is 3, a

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