Cleveland Guardians vs Texas Rangers Preview
At Progressive Field in Cleveland, the Guardians will host the Rangers in an AL matchup. The Guardians are 74-55 and are starting Matthew Boyd, while the Rangers have Cody Bradford on the mound and they are 60-70.
The over/under line is currently at 8.5 runs, and the Guardians are favored on the money line, with their odds sitting at -127 compared to the Rangers at +108. This one will be televised on MLBN.
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Cleveland Guardians vs. Texas Rangers Trends and Key Stats
- 2-3 is the record of Rangers in their last five road games. They have also gone 3-2 vs. the runline.
- In the Guardians’ five most recent home games, their record stands at 1-4 (SU) with 2-3 against the spread.
- Over their last ten games when playing as the favorite, the Guardians have won 7-3 straight-up, and have a 5-5 record vs. the runline.
- Looking at the Rangers’ previous ten games as the underdog they are 4-6 straight-up and 7-3 vs. the runline.
Cleveland cruised to a 13-5 win over the Rangers in the most recent game of this series. The Guardians had a huge 3rd inning, scoring four of their thirteen runs. As for the Rangers, they scored their final two runs in the 9th. Heading into the game, the Guardians were favored at -134 on the money line.
Ben Lively got the win for the Guardians, going 6 2/3 innings and giving up two earned runs. He finished the game with four strikeouts and allowed just one home run. Jon Gray had a rough outing for the Rangers, taking the loss after going just two innings and giving up six earned runs.
Jhonkensy Noel had a big game at the plate for the Guardians, going 3/5 with a home run and three RBIs. Jose Ramirez and Bo Naylor each drove in two for Cleveland’s offense.
Cleveland Guardians vs Texas Rangers Prediction
Texas is 60-70 overall and 3rd in the AL West, trailing the Astros by 9.5 games. So far, they have gone 14-18 in divisional matchups. The Rangers are on the road today, taking on the Guardians and are 26-39 on the road this year.
As the favorite, the Rangers have put together a record of 39-31 this year and are 21-39 as the underdog. Texas’ overall series record is 16-24-1, and they are 5-5 across their last ten games. The Rangers have an overall record of 34-31 at home.
When it comes to betting the run line on the Texas Rangers, it’s been a losing proposition overall this season, as they are just 54-76 against the run line. They have been slightly better on the road, going 29-36, compared to 25-40 at home. They have been a better bet as the underdog, going 32-28 against the run line, compared to 22-48 as the favorite. Their average run margin in winning games is +3.6, while it drops to -3.7 in losses.
The Texas Rangers have played 41 games this season with over/under lines higher than 8.5 runs, and their over/under record in those games is 20-25. The Rangers have gone over the total in two straight games, and their combined run average for the season is 8.7 runs per game.
Texas is sending left-hander Cody Bradford to the mound today vs. the Guardians. He has made seven starts this year and has a record of 4-1 with an ERA of 3.56. Bradford’s WHIP for the season is .95, and opponents are batting .208 this year. In his last outing, he took the loss, giving up three earned runs in seven innings of work. Before that, he had turned in four straight quality starts. Bradford’s ERA on the road is 12.15 compared to 3.17 at home.
Corey Seager has been the Rangers’ top power threat this season, as his 28 home runs are the best mark on the team and 8th best in the league. However, he is batting just .270 for the season and has gone 7/31 in his last eight games. Marcus Semien has gone 11/39 in his last nine games and is batting .243 for the season with 18 homers.
As a team, the Rangers are 21st in scoring at 4.2 runs per game. They have been a bit better on the road, averaging 4.4 runs per game. Overall, they are batting .238 and have the 16th ranked on-base percentage in the league. Currently, Adolis García is on a three-game hitting streak and is 2nd on the team with 21 homers.
Cleveland is 74-55 overall this season, and they lead the AL Central by two games over the Royals. The Guardians are 21-17 against other teams in the division. At home, the Guardians are 39-21 this season and 35-34 on the road.
So far, the Guardians have been good as the favorite, going 51-27, and they are 34-15 as the favorite at home. Cleveland’s overall series record is 23-13-5, but they have dropped two straight series. Looking at their most recent games, the Guardians are 4-6 over their last 10.
The Guardians have been a solid run line team this season, going 63-66 overall. They have been slightly better on the road, going 35-34, compared to 28-32 at home. They have been a better run line bet as the underdog, going 29-22, compared to 34-44 as the favorite. Their average run margin in winning games is +3.4, compared to -3.2 in losing games.
The Cleveland Guardians are playing at home today against the Texas Rangers. The over/under line for the game is set at 8.5 runs, which is slightly below the teams’ combined run average of 8.6. The Guardians have a 62-58 over/under record on the season, and their games have averaged a combined 8 runs per game. The over has hit in 19 of their 35 games with an over/under line of 8.5 runs, and their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs per game. The over has hit in their last two games.
Matthew Boyd will be making his 3rd start of the season for the Guardians, and he will be at home against the Rangers. Boyd has gone 5 1/3 innings in each of his first two starts, and he has yet to pick up a decision. He has 10 strikeouts in those two starts, and he has given up 2 home runs.
So far this season, the Guardians offense is averaging 4.6 runs per game, which is 12th in the league. They have been a better offensive team at home this season, averaging 5 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting just .238, but they do have the league’s 11th ranked home run total. One area of concern for the team is their collective batting average on balls in play, which is the worst in the league.
José Ramírez has been one of the league’s top run producers this season, as his 102 RBIs are 2nd in the league. He also leads the team with 33 home runs and is batting .273. Over his last eight games, however, he is just 4/28. Josh Naylor is also looking to get back on track, as he has gone just 3/29 in his last eight games. Jhonkensy Noel has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 7/22 in his last seven games.
Our prediction for this Rangers vs. Guardians matchup is to take the Guardians on the money line at -127. We have the Guardians winning this one by a score of 6-5. If you’re looking for a parlay, you could look to pair the Guardians with an over pick, as we have the total runs at 11 and the line is currently sitting at 8.5.
Looking at the starting pitchers, Matthew Boyd is projected to finish with six strikeouts, and he is a good option if you’re looking to place a bet on a starting pitcher. Cody Bradford is projected to finish with just four strikeouts, and we have him finishing with the seventh most earned runs among today’s starters.
Cleveland Guardians vs Texas Rangers Betting Tips
- Take the Guardians on the moneyline
- On the run line we like the Rangers (+1.5)
- Projecting a combined 11 runs, we like the over
Cleveland Guardians Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | Out | Hip |
| Alex Cobb | Out | Finger |
| Sam Hentges | Out | Shoulder |
| Shane Bieber | Out | Elbow |
| Trevor Stephan | Out | Elbow |
| James Karinchak | Out | Shoulder |
Texas Rangers Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | Out | Shoulder |
| Jacob deGrom | Out | Elbow |
| Tyler Mahle | Out | Shoulder |
| Josh Sborz | Out | Shoulder |
| Cole Winn | Out | Shoulder |
| Evan Carter | Out | Back |
| Carson Coleman | Out | Elbow |
| Jacob Latz | Out | Forearm |
