The Rangers will play the Cubs on Wednesday, April 9th, 2025. Your timezone's first pitch time is 1:20 pm CDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Standings
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Texas Rangers have a 92.00 power ranking. The power ranking for the Chicago Cubs is 97.33.
- Visiting Texas Rangers - The Texas Rangers have a 2-2 record as a visiting team, ranking them 4th Overall for visiting team wins.
- Home Chicago Cubs - The Chicago Cubs have a 3-3 record as a home team. They rank 5th for home team wins in the Overall standings.
- Runs Scored - The Texas Rangers currently stand 19th (33) Overall, with the Chicago Cubs ranking 1st (84) for runs scored.
- Runs Allowed - The Texas Rangers are 13th (41) Overall for runs allowed. The Chicago Cubs stand 5th (56) for runs allowed.
- Team Streaks - The Texas Rangers lost their last game. Meanwhile, the Chicago Cubs won their last game.
- Team Records - The Texas Rangers have a 8-3 Overall record (0.0 GB American West Division), with the Chicago Cubs possessing a 8-5 Overall standing (0.0 GB National Central Division).
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arrrgh! The Texas Rangers be sailin' into Chicago with a mighty 8-3 record...
They be showin' no fear as they face the Cubs on their home turf...
Ye best be visitin' SportsBetting3.com to bet on this game, review the odds below!
Best Rangers at Cubs Odds
| Underdog Texas Rangers | Favorite Chicago Cubs |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Texas Rangers | Favorite Chicago Cubs |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Chicago Cubs are the -165 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Texas Rangers are the +140 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 7.5 -110 runs at BetRivers, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 7.5 -102 runs at BetMGM, and that means you risk $102 to win $100 betting the under.
The Chicago Cubs are -1.5 +132 run line favorites at BetRivers, while the Texas Rangers are +1.5 -150 run line underdogs at BetMGM.
MLB Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Rangers
Cubs
4/09/25 1:20pm CDT | +140-165 |
- Texas Rangers bettors risk $100 to win $140 at +140 odds. The implied probability for Texas Rangers is 41.67%.
- Chicago Cubs bettors risk $100 to win $60.61 at -165 odds. The implied probability for Chicago Cubs is 62.26%.
Texas Rangers at Chicago Cubs Prop Bets
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Rangers
Cubs
First Team to Score
4/09/25 1:20pm CDT | -120-105Bet |
Rangers
Cubs
Tie
1st Inning Winner
4/09/25 1:20pm CDT | +350+275-145Bet |
Rangers
Cubs
Tie
First 3 Innings Winner
4/09/25 1:20pm CDT | +180+115+260Bet |
Rangers
Cubs
To Extra Innings
4/09/25 1:20pm CDT | Yes +725No -1200Bet |
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Rangers
Cubs
1st Team to Score Will Win
4/09/25 1:20pm CDT | Yes -250No +190Bet |
Cubs
Total Runs
TEX at CUB 4/09/25 1:20pm CDT | 4.5 o +1104.5 u -145Bet |
Rangers
Total Runs
TEX at CUB 4/09/25 1:20pm CDT | 3.5 o +1053.5 u -140Bet |
Shota Imanaga
Strikeouts Thrown
TEX at CUB 4/09/25 1:20pm CDT | 5.5 o -1255.5 u -105Bet |
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Tyler Mahle
Strikeouts Thrown
TEX at CUB 4/09/25 1:20pm CDT | 4.5 o -1454.5 u +110Bet |
Texas Rangers & Chicago Cubs Futures Odds
Latest World Series odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the tournament. See past Championship results and learn how to bet World Series teasers, props and parlays.
Texas Rangers World Series Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
 BetRivers |
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| Rangers | +1600 Bet | +1700 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
BetRivers |
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| Cubs | +2500 Bet | +2500 Bet |
Texas Rangers & Chicago Cubs Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | RS | RA | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Chicago Cubs | 16 | 10 | 0.615 | +2.5 | 8-5 | 8-5 | 163 | 120 | +43 | W2 | 7-3 |
| Texas Rangers | 14 | 10 | 0.583 | +3.5 | 10-3 | 4-7 | 77 | 91 | -14 | L1 | 5-5 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Texas Rangers vs Chicago Cubs MLB Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Wednesday, April 9th, 2025 at 1:20 pm CDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's MLB page, look for the Texas Rangers vs Chicago Cubs Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's MLB page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Texas Rangers vs Chicago Cubs Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
Other April 9, 2025 MLB Games
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- New York Yankees vs Detroit Tigers - 4/09/25 12:10pm CDT
- Miami Marlins vs New York Mets - 4/09/25 12:11pm CDT
- San Diego Padres vs Oakland Athletics - 4/09/25 2:35pm CDT
- Baltimore Orioles vs Arizona Diamondbacks - 4/09/25 2:40pm CDT
- Cincinnati Reds vs San Francisco Giants - 4/09/25 2:45pm CDT
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs Washington Nationals - 4/09/25 3:05pm CDT
- Houston Astros vs Seattle Mariners - 4/09/25 3:10pm CDT
- Chicago White Sox vs Cleveland Guardians - 4/09/25 5:10pm CDT
- Toronto Blue Jays vs Boston Red Sox - 4/09/25 5:45pm CDT
- Los Angeles Angels vs Tampa Bay Rays - 4/09/25 6:05pm CDT
- Philadelphia Phillies vs Atlanta Braves - 4/09/25 6:15pm CDT
- Minnesota Twins vs Kansas City Royals - 4/09/25 6:40pm CDT
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