Rangers vs. Yankees odds, line, prediction: 2026 MLB picks for Thursday, May 7, from proven model

The Texas Rangers will look to make it two in a row when they battle the New York Yankees in the third and final game of the series on Thursday afternoon. Texas is coming off a 6-1 win on Wednesday. The Rangers (17-19), who have lost three of four, are 10-11 on the road this season. The Yankees (25-12), who have won five of six, are 13-6 on their home field in 2026.

First pitch from Yankee Stadium in New York is set for 12:35 p.m. ET. The Yankees lead the all-time series 423-299, and have won four of the last six meetings. New York is a -139 favorite on the money line (risk $139 to win $100) in the latest Rangers vs. Yankees odds, while the over/under, is 8. 

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