The Texas Rangers came into Tampa Bay on the back of a three game sweep against the Astros and managed to win the opener of a three game set against the Rays 5-4 last night. I think they're winning streak ends tonight though and we're getting a great price on the hosts to tie this series up.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Pitching - The Rangers will hand the ball to Yovani Gallardo (2-4, 4.05 ERA) who's off three consecutive losses allowing a total of 12 runs, nine earned, on 16 hits over 17 2/3 innings of work. He has walked seven over his last two starts alone and can't expect much back-up from a bullpen that ranks among the worst in the majors. The Tampa Bay Rays will counter with Nathan Karns (1-1, 4.05 ERA) who's coming off his best outing on the year as he hurled five scoreless innings at Baltimore on May 3. He gave up just two hits in that contest and is looking good to record another solid start here as Texas .224 batting average is the second worst mark in baseball.

2. Home Cookin' - The Rays are 4-1 in their last five home games versus a team with a winning road record and they swept the Blue Jays over three games in their last series at home.

3. X-Factor - David DeJesus is 7-for-14 over his last four games and has four hits over 14 at bats with three walks against Gallardo lifetime.

Selection: This is a play on the Tampa Bay Rays (10*)