Texas Rangers vs. New York Mets Prediction and Picks - September 12, 2025
The Texas Rangers (77-70) and New York Mets (76-71) will square off Friday night in a matchup with playoff implications for both sides. Although the teams have nearly identical records and are in tight wild card races, their recent form has been very different. The Rangers have won four straight, while the Mets have dropped six in a row.
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4 Game Winning Streak
Texas has found its rhythm in September, rolling in hot off a series win over the Astros and a sweep of the Brewers. Over the last six games, Jake Burger has been the hottest bat, hitting four home runs and driving in seven runs in his last 22 at-bats. Michael Helman has also chipped in with two home runs and seven RBI over his last five games.
Starting for Texas on Friday will be Jacob deGrom, who has posted a 2.67 ERA in his last five starts. He is 11-7 with a 2.78 ERA and 0.93 WHIP on the season. Despite his consistency, run support has been an issue throughout deGrom’s career, and Texas is just 1-6 in his last seven outings.
Will Home Cooking Help?
The Mets have gone from looking like a postseason lock to fighting to hold on. Their six straight losses came on the road, and they now return to Citi Field, where they are 45-27 this season. Leading the offense are stars Pete Alonso (33 HR, 113 RBI) and Juan Soto (39 HR, 95 RBI).
Rookie Jonah Tong will make his third big league start Friday. He is 1-1 with a 4.09 ERA and 1.18 WHIP. The Mets bullpen has struggled recently, posting a 7.31 ERA over the last 10 games.
Rangers vs Mets Predictions
Moneyline Pick for Rangers vs. Mets:
- Rangers -105 ML (4 units)
Texas is on fire, riding a four-game winning streak that includes a sweep of the Brewers, who have the best record in baseball. The Rangers are in position to keep the run going with deGrom on the mound against a Mets team on the verge of coughing up a playoff spot. Although the Mets play better at home, this is a tough assignment for rookie Tong, and the bullpen behind him has been shaky. I like the Rangers and deGrom to get it done.
Total Pick for Rangers vs. Mets:
- Under 7.5 (4 units)
Expect a postseason atmosphere at Citi Field. With Thursday off, both bullpens should be fresh, and runs will be at a premium. The Rangers are batting just .193 over their last seven games, while the Mets are hitting .222 in that span. With deGrom on the hill and Texas lacking familiarity with Tong, the under is the play.
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