Texas has climbed within a game of first place in the bunched-up AL Central by winning five of eight, including Sunday's 8-0 victory over Houston. Jake Burger hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the fifth and a two-run double in a five-run seventh for the Rangers, who won all three meetings with Colorado last year. The Rockies are in their accustomed spot in last place in the NL West, and they have lost 12 of 16 overall, eight of 10 at home. MacKenzie Gore had one of his best outings of the season as Texas won 7-4 on Tuesday. He allowed one run on three hits in eight innings as the Rangers defeated Arizona for their third win in Gore's past four starts. The Texas bullpen is #2 in the American League with a 1.23 WHIP. Jose Quintana has a 4.82 ERA and a .284 opponent batting average in night games in 2026. Take the Rangers on the runline.
This Pro Pick was released to clients on May 18, 2026 at 11:53AM ET.
Texas at Colorado
May 18, 2026
2 units on Texas -1.5 runs +111 (runline) (risk 2 to return 4.22)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
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