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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Pittsburgh Pirates vs Texas Rangers predictions for MLB Wednesday.
The Texas Rangers will take on the Pittsburgh Pirates, in what is expected to be a tight MLB game, at Globe Life Field on Wednesday, beginning at 8:05 PM ET.
The Rangers will have Jack Leiter (1-1, 4.87 ERA) as their starting pitcher, while the Pirates have opted for Braxton Ashcraft (1-1, 2.38 ERA).
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced MLB model gives an equal chance for both both teams to win the Pirates-Rangers matchup.
This article offers further insights into Wednesday's Pirates vs. Rangers matchup, including best bets and picks.
Pirates vs. Rangers prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Wednesday's MLB matchup between the Pirates and Rangers, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently can't split the two teams, giving both the Pirates and Rangers a 50% chance of winning the game.
According to our model, the Rangers (+1.5) have a 62% chance of covering the run line, while the 8-run over/under has a 55% chance of going over.
Pirates vs. Rangers odds [4/22/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Pirates | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | -1.5 (+158) | +1.5 (-175) |
| Moneyline | -110 | +100 |
| Total | o8 (+100) | u8 (-104) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Pirates vs. Rangers picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Pirates -1.5 | +158 |
| Moneyline | Rangers | +100 |
| Total | Over 8 | +100 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 8 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Pirates vs. Rangers game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's MLB matchup between the Rangers and Pirates at Globe Life Field is scheduled to start at 8:05 PM ET.
- Who: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Texas Rangers
- Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
- Time: 8:05 PM ET/5:05PM PT
- Venue: Globe Life Field
Conclusion
We predict a close game between the Pirates and Rangers on Wednesday, with each team having a 50% chance of winning.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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