Rangers vs Padres MLB Player Prop Picks (Jul 5)

The Texas Rangers (43–45) look to even their interleague series against the San Diego Padres (47–40) tonight. First pitch is at 9:40 p.m. ET. Texas counters San Diego’s quick-strike offense with rookie Jack Leiter, while the Padres turn to Stephen Kolek, who aims to build on a strong start in Game 1.

• Rangers are +115 underdogs with Padres favored at –137.
• Leiter has 58 strikeouts in 59 innings and has improved control.
• Kolek has a 3.73 ERA and held his last opponent to one run in 5.2 innings.

Texas Rangers Player Prop Pick: Jack Leiter

Texas sports the best team ERA in the American League (3.22), anchored by solid starts from its young pitching staff. However, their offense ranks in the bottom third of MLB for power, making them dependent on quality starts.

• Averaging 4.14 K/game and 58 Ks in 14 starts.
• Padres rank in MLB’s top 10 for team strikeouts.
• A 5–6 inning outing gives him a clear path to 6+ Ks.

San Diego Padres Player Prop Pick: Stephen Kolek

The Padres have won three straight at home and boast a disciplined offense; Kolek’s 3.73 ERA and recent strong outing provide stability. The Padres combine a patient, contact-heavy lineup with reliable pitching. Kolek offers control and consistency, and San Diego’s bullpen excels in strikeout-to-walk rate. Their balanced approach gives them an edge at home.

• Limited his last start to 1 ER over 5.2 innings.
• Rangers rank low in slugging (.367).
• Control-focused Kolek matches the total’s projection for a grind-it-out game.