New York Mets vs Texas Rangers Predictions

The pitching matchup is still incomplete

Texas is a -131 favorite at SPF, but its starter remained TBD in the September 23 update from NYC Sports Wire, a New York sports outlet. The report lists left-hander Zac Thornton, 5-5 with a 3.40 ERA, as the Mets' probable starter for Thursday's game.

Thornton's ERA alone doesn't establish an edge at New York's +109 price. Without a named Texas starter, there's no supported pitching comparison to justify backing either team. That leaves the moneyline a pass, rather than a reason to call the Rangers overpriced.

SPF lists the total at 8, with over -118 and under -102. The unresolved starting matchup also limits the case for a scoring bet; the total itself doesn't show that the game will be close. Pass on the total and run line.