Rays vs Rangers Prediction, Odds, Moneyline, Spread & Over/Under for Sept. 3

Odds updated as of 7:12 p.m.

Thursday's slate in the MLB includes a matchup between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Texas Rangers.

We've got you covered, in terms of the most important info about this matchup before you take a look at the MLB odds and spreads on FanDuel Sportsbook.

Rays vs Rangers Game Info

• Tampa Bay Rays (83-56) vs. Texas Rangers (69-71)
• Date: Thursday, September 3, 2026
• Time: 8:05 p.m. ET
• Venue: Globe Life Field -- Arlington, Texas
• Coverage: RSN and Rays.TV

Rays vs Rangers Odds & Moneyline

• All MLB odds, betting lines and prop bets are available on FanDuel Sportsbook.
• Moneyline: TB: (-126) | TEX: (+108)
• Spread: TB: -1.5 (+134) | TEX: +1.5 (-162)
• Total: 7.5 -- Over: (-122) | Under: (+100)

Rays vs Rangers Probable Starting Pitchers

Probable Pitchers: Shane McClanahan (Rays) - 10-6, 3.19 ERA vs Cal Quantrill (Rangers) - 6-5, 3.01 ERA

This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Rays will send Shane McClanahan (10-6) to the mound, while Cal Quantrill (6-5) will get the nod for the Rangers. McClanahan and his team have a record of 12-11-0 against the spread when he starts. McClanahan's team is 14-5 this season when he starts and they are the moneyline favorite. The Rangers have a 5-6-0 ATS record in Quantrill's 11 starts with a set spread. The Rangers are 3-4 in Quantrill's seven starts this season that they were the underdog on the moneyline.

Rays vs Rangers Prediction & Pick

All MLB win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Rays win (55.9%)

Rays vs Rangers Moneyline

• Tampa Bay is a -126 favorite on the moneyline, while Texas is a +108 underdog at home.

Rays vs Rangers Spread

• The Rangers are hosting the Rays, and are +1.5 on the runline. The Rangers are +134 to cover the spread, and the Rays are -162.

Rays vs Rangers Over/Under

• An over/under of 7.5 has been set for Rays-Rangers on Sept. 3, with the over being -122 and the under +100.

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Rays vs Rangers Betting Trends

• The Rays have been victorious in 58, or 62.4%, of the 93 contests they have been chosen as favorites in this season.
• Tampa Bay has a record of 42-26 in contests when bookmakers favor them by -126 or more on the moneyline.
• The Rays' games have gone over the total in 65 of their 137 opportunities.
• The Rays have an against the spread mark of 75-62-0 in 137 games with a line this season.
• The Rangers have a 28-33 record in games they were the underdog on the moneyline (winning 45.9% of those games).
• Texas has a record of 14-20 in games it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +108 or longer (41.2%).
• The Rangers have combined with opponents to hit the over on the total 70 times this season for a 70-62-7 record against the over/under.
• The Rangers have put together a 63-76-0 record ATS this season (covering 45.3% of the time).

Rays Player Leaders

• Junior Caminero leads Tampa Bay in total hits (149) this season while batting .281 with 58 extra-base hits. He has an on-base percentage of .366 and a slugging percentage of .531.
• Among all qualified hitters in MLB, his batting average ranks 24th, his on-base percentage ranks 22nd, and he is sixth in slugging.
• Yandy Diaz has a slash line of .302/.371/.468 this season and a team-best OPS of .839.
• He is seventh in batting average, 16th in on-base percentage and 35th in slugging among qualified hitters.
• Diaz heads into this matchup looking to extend his two-game hit streak. During his last five outings he is batting .300 with two doubles, a home run, three walks and two RBIs.
• Liam Hicks has 122 hits this season and has a slash line of .287/.370/.442.
• Chandler Simpson is batting .312 with a .340 OBP and 31 RBI for Tampa Bay this season.
• Simpson has safely hit in three games in a row. During his last five outings he is hitting .368 with a walk and two RBIs.

Rangers Player Leaders

• Ezequiel Duran has totaled 126 hits with a .336 on-base percentage, leading the Rangers in both categories. He's batting .276 and slugging .455.
• Including all the qualified hitters in the majors, his batting average ranks 29th, his on-base percentage is 63rd, and he is 43rd in slugging.
• Brandon Nimmo's .429 slugging percentage leads his team. He has a batting average of .270 with an on-base percentage of .335.
• His batting average ranks 44th among all qualified players, his on-base percentage is 65th, and he is 61st in slugging.
• Jake Burger is hitting .234 with 21 doubles, 23 home runs and 40 walks.
• Joc Pederson is hitting .235 with 11 doubles, two triples, 24 home runs and 47 walks.

Rays vs Rangers Head to Head

• 7/30/2026: 3-2 TB (Favorite: Rays, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8, Favorite Moneyline: -178, Underdog Moneyline: +150)
• 7/29/2026: 3-0 TB (Favorite: Rays, Spread: -1.5, Total: 7.5, Favorite Moneyline: -144, Underdog Moneyline: +122)
• 7/28/2026: 4-1 TEX (Favorite: Rays, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8.5, Favorite Moneyline: -178, Underdog Moneyline: +150)
• 6/5/2025: 4-3 TB (Favorite: Rays, Spread: -1.5, Total: 9, Favorite Moneyline: -142, Underdog Moneyline: +120)
• 6/4/2025: 5-4 TB (Favorite: Rays, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8.5, Favorite Moneyline: -132, Underdog Moneyline: +112)
• 6/3/2025: 5-1 TB (Favorite: Rays, Spread: -1.5, Total: 7.5, Favorite Moneyline: -146, Underdog Moneyline: +124)
• 4/6/2025: 4-3 TEX (Favorite: Rays, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8, Favorite Moneyline: -112, Underdog Moneyline: -104)
• 4/5/2025: 6-4 TEX (Favorite: Rangers, Spread: -1.5, Total: 7.5, Favorite Moneyline: -188, Underdog Moneyline: +158)
• 4/4/2025: 5-2 TEX (Favorite: Rangers, Spread: -1.5, Total: 8.5, Favorite Moneyline: -130, Underdog Moneyline: +110)
• 7/7/2024: 13-2 TEX (Favorite: Rangers, Spread: -1.5, Total: 7.5, Favorite Moneyline: -134, Underdog Moneyline: +116)

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