Miami Marlins vs Texas Rangers Preview, 9/21/2025 MLB Predictions, Top Picks & Odds

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• Matchup: Miami Marlins vs Texas Rangers
• Date: Sunday, September 21, 2025
• Venue: Globe Life Field, Arlington, TX
• Broadcast: Rangers Sports Network
• Betting Odds: Miami (+162) Texas (-196)

The Texas Rangers (79-74) will host the Miami Marlins (73-80) at Globe Life Field this Sunday. The moneyline odds show Miami at +162, while Texas stands at -196. The over/under total is set at 8.5 runs. Pitchers scheduled to start are Adam Mazur and Patrick Corbin.

This season, the Marlins have achieved 258 doubles and hit 148 home runs. Their slugging percentage sits at .395, with 1,177 strikeouts and 462 walks recorded. Collectively, the Miami Marlins generate an average of 4.4 runs per game, ranking 15th in the league. They have amassed 647 RBIs and 1,313 hits, showcasing a batting average of .251 along with a total of 678 runs and a team OBP of .316.

The Marlins maintain a K/BB ratio of 2.54 and their pitching staff holds a WHIP of 1.31. Miami’s pitchers have allowed 184 home runs and a total of 765 runs scored (26th in the league). They have given up 1,312 hits (8.7 per 9 innings) and 708 earned runs. Over the season, the Marlins average a team ERA of 4.69, ranking 26th in MLB, with a total of 1,207 strikeouts. They have issued 475 walks and a team FIP of 4.33 for the season.

This season, 479 Marlins relievers have taken the mound. They have dealt with 174 inherited runners, with 31.0% of those cross home plate. The Marlins have achieved 37 saves this year, missing 20 out of 57 save opportunities. Their bullpen has a save percentage of 64.9% with 140 save situations, earning 81 holds (17th in MLB). Relief pitchers have faced opponents on base 119 times and have entered 158 high-stress situations.

The Marlins convert 69.8% of balls in play into outs, ranking 16th in baseball with 12,153 innings played. The Los Angeles Dodgers have recorded 4,051 putouts this season, alongside 1,297 assists and 80 errors. Their fielding percentage stands at .985, placing them 17th in MLB, with a total of 98 double plays completed.

Mazur has logged 59 innings and achieved 39 strikeouts during his career. He currently holds an ERA of 6.39 (42 earned runs) and a WHIP of 1.672, having allowed 68 hits (10.3 hits per nine innings) and issuing 31 walks. With a career record of 1-7, Mazur’s FIP stands at 6.29 after facing 279 hitters in the majors.

The Texas Rangers hold an on-base percentage of .307 and a batting average of .238 this year. They have recorded 1,242 strikeouts (21st in MLB) and achieved a total of 1,221 hits, along with 167 home runs and 629 RBIs. The Rangers have a team slugging percentage of .387 and average 4.27 runs per game (20th in the league). They’ve registered 235 doubles with 470 walks, tallying 653 runs.

This season, the Rangers maintain a team WHIP of 1.172 and a FIP of 3.91. Their K/BB ratio stands at an impressive 8.40 (1,263 strikeouts vs. 439 walks). They rank second in the league in total hits allowed, with 1,154, having surrendered 162 home runs. Their pitching staff allows an impressive 3.75 runs per nine innings (1st in the league), yielding a total of 566 runs and a season ERA of 3.45 (521 earned runs).

The Texas bullpen holds an inherited score rate of 30.4% from 237 inherited runners. Their relievers have taken the mound 167 times in high-pressure situations and have faced runners on base 168 times. With 145 save situations, the Rangers have earned 77 holds but have also recorded 27 blown saves. They rank 25th in the league with a save percentage of 57.1%, dispatching 486 relievers to the mound this season. The bullpen has successfully saved 36 out of 63 save opportunities.

The Rangers have executed 118 double plays and maintain an impressive fielding percentage of .991 (1st in professional baseball). They have accumulated 1,294 assists, 51 errors, and completed 4,078 putouts this season. Their defensive efficiency stands at 72.2%, ranking them 1st in the league over 12,234 innings.

Corbin, holding a career record of 110-140, has an ERA of 4.49 allowing 9.6 hits per nine innings pitched. He possesses a K/BB ratio of 2.96, having faced 8,766 hitters throughout his career. He has given up 1,018 earned runs, with a WHIP of 1.370 and a FIP of 4.40. Over his career, Corbin has yielded 2,167 hits while recording 1,853 strikeouts over 2,038 innings.

Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s MLB faceoff against the spread or moneyline?

Pick: Choose Texas (-196)