The Texas Rangers and the Seattle Mariners are set to begin a pivotal four-game series during Friday’s MLB schedule. Texas defeated the Los Angeles Angels 6-3 in their last game, snapping a two-game skid. The Mariners fell 5-4 to the Oakland Athletics on July 30. The Rangers are +145 underdogs in Friday MLB odds, which is one of the longshots that SportsLine’s model is targeting.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Another underdog, according to the latest MLB odds for Friday, is the Tigers, who are priced at +128 on the road against the Philadelphia Phillies. Before making any MLB picks or building any MLB parlays, you’ll want to see the MLB predictions and\u00a0betting<\/a>\u00a0advice from SportsLine’s proven computer simulation model. Bet on every MLB game at DraftKings Sportsbook, where you can\u00a0get $150 in bonus bets instantly<\/a>\u00a0with the latest\u00a0DraftKings promo code<\/a>:<\/p>\n The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every MLB game 10,000 times. It enters Week 19 of the 2025 MLB season a profitable 27-22 on top-rated MLB money-line picks. It has excelled making home run prop picks this season, returning more than 40 units of profit. Anybody following its\u00a0MLB betting<\/a>\u00a0picks at\u00a0sportsbooks<\/a>\u00a0and on\u00a0betting sites<\/a>\u00a0could have seen strong returns. Also see the model’s Brewers vs. Nationals picks<\/a>.<\/p>\n The model has broken down the MLB betting<\/a> odds for Friday and just revealed its top MLB longshot picks. Combining the model’s three picks into an MLB parlay at BetMGM Sportsbook would result in a payout of +1251 (risk $100 to win $1,251). New users can even take advantage of the BetMGM bonus code<\/a> offering up to $1,500 in bonus bets if their first bet loses. Click here to claim the offer<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Here are its best longshot bets for the MLB slate on Friday<\/p>\n Rangers money line vs. Mariners (+145)Brent Rooker to record over 0.5 RBI (+145)Tigers money line vs. Phillies (+125)Combine these picks for a shot at a +1251 payout (odds subject to change). Bet now at BetMGM<\/a>, where you can get up to $1,500 in bonus bets if you don’t win.Rangers money line vs. Mariners (+145)<\/p>\n Texas has won seven of its last nine games. On Wednesday, the Rangers beat the Angels 6-3, and Adolis Garcia belted a two-run homer in the victory. Seattle has lost three of its last four outings, including that 5-4 loss at the hands of the Oakland Athletics. Kumar Rocker takes the mound for the Rangers, while owning a 5.73 ERA. Texas is also 30-26 after a win. The model projects Texas winning in 40% of the simulations, making the Rangers the value play as underdogs.<\/p>\n Brent Rooker to record over 0.5 RBI (+145)<\/p>\n Booker is tied for 13th in the MLB in home runs (23), while leading the team in RBI (62) and hits (118). His RBI over\/under is listed at 0.5, and that number has been cleared in four of his last five games. On Wednesday against the Mariners, Rooker went 2-of-4 with a solo home run.\u00a0<\/p>\n Tigers money line vs. Phillies (+125)<\/p>\n After a long six-game losing streak, the Tigers bounced back and found their step. Detroit is on a four-game winning streak, taking down the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-2 on July 30. They sit at 64-46 on the season. Meanwhile, Philadelphia logs a 61-47 record after losing three of its last four games. The Chicago White Sox defeated the Phillies 9-3 in Wednesday’s clash. Jack Flaherty, with 137 Ks this season, starts for the Tigers. The model has Detroit winning 37% of simulations, making this an underdog worth backing.<\/p>\n Want more MLB picks for today?<\/p>\n You’ve seen some of the model’s MLB best longshot bets for Friday. Now, get run line, total and money-line picks for every game here, all from the model that’s simulated every game 10,000 times<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n