Philadelphia Phillies vs Texas Rangers Prediction – 8/9/2025
The Philadelphia Phillies will face the Texas Rangers on Saturday night at Globe Life Field in Arlington. The Phillies come into this game off a 9–1 victory over the Rangers on Friday. They will aim to extend their winning streak to two games in a row in this matchup. Here, I break down the pitching matchup and everything else there is to know, while giving you my Phillies vs Rangers prediction.
Our Phillies vs Rangers Pick
- Pick: Rangers Moneyline
- Confidence: ★★★★☆
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Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Philadelphia Phillies vs Texas Rangers
- Date & Time: Saturday, August 9, 2025, 7:15 PM ET
- Starting Pitchers: Jesus Luzardo (PHI) vs. Jacob deGrom (TEX)
- Stadium: Globe Life Field, Arlington, TX
- Broadcast: FOX
Key Storylines
Pitching Matchup
We get a very good starting pitching matchup in this game. Jesus Luzardo will take the mound for the Phillies against Jacob deGrom of the Rangers. Both pitchers have hit 10 wins on the season already. The Rangers have a slight advantage here with deGrom on the mound. But Luzardo is more than capable of beating him when he is at his best.
Key Players
- Philadelphia Phillies:
- Kyle Schwarber (LF): Leads the Phillies with 41 home runs and 95 RBI.
- Trea Turner (SS): Turner is a consistent contact hitter with a .286 batting average and .342 OBP.
- Texas Rangers:
- Corey Seager (SS): Seager is the Rangers’ offensive leader with a .263 batting average and a team-high 16 home runs.
- Adolis García (RF): Adolis Garcia is a power threat with 16 home runs and 63 RBI.
Recent Team Streaks
- The Phillies have won four of their last five games. That includes Friday’s series opener against the Rangers.
- Texas has dropped two straight games and is 2-3 over their last five.
Best Player Props
| Player | Prop |
|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | Over 0.5 Home Runs |
| Adolis García | Over 0.5 Home Runs |
| Jesus Luzardo | Over 5.5 Strikeouts |
| Jacob deGrom | Over 6.5 Strikeouts |
Betting Trends & H2H
- The Phillies lead the season series between these teams 1-0.
- The over hit in the first game between these teams on Friday.
- Philadelphia moved above the .500 mark on the road with Friday’s win. They are 29-28 in their road games in 2025.
Phillies vs Rangers Model Projection
- Score Projection: Rangers 4 – Phillies 3
- Win Probability: Rangers 54%, Phillies 46%
Final Thoughts
This should be a pretty tight game given how strong both starting pitchers are. In the end, I think that Jacob deGrom gives the Rangers a slight edge in this contest thanks to how reliable he’s been. deGrom enters this start with a 2.80 ERA and I expect him to remain hot and to lead his team to a win to even this series at a game apiece.
