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2024 MLB Handicapping – Texas Rangers vs Cleveland Guardians
(59-69) Texas Rangers vs. Cleveland Guardians (73-54)
Date: Friday, August 23rd
Time: 7:10 ET
Venue: Progressive Field Cleveland, OH
Projected Starting Pitchers: Nathan Eovaldi vs. Tanner Bibee
MLB Moneyline Odds: Rangers +118 | Guardians -139 (Bet Now!)
Today’s MLB Run Line Betting Odds: Rangers +1.5 | Guardians -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 7.5
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Rangers vs. Guardians Gameday
It’s a matchup of AL teams tonight in Cleveland, as the Guardians host the Rangers at Progressive Field. First pitch is set for 7:10 PM ET. The Guardians are the favorites in this one, with a money line of -139 compared to the Rangers at +118.
On the mound for the Rangers is Nathan Eovaldi, while the Guardians will counter with Tanner Bibee. The over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, with the over and under both sitting at -110.
Texas Rangers
Texas will be on the road today vs. the Guardians, and they are 59-69 overall, putting them 3rd in the AL West. Currently, they trail the Astros by 10.5 games. So far, they have gone just 14-18 in AL West matchups.
The Rangers have been better than .500 at home this year, going 34-31, but they have been just 25-38 on the road. As the favorite, the Rangers are 39-31 and 20-38 as the underdog. Texas’ overall series record is 16-24-1, and they won their most recent series vs. the Pirates. Looking at their most recent games, the Rangers are 4-6 over their last 10.
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Heading into their last game vs. the Pirates, the Rangers closed out the series with a 1-0 win. Leading up to the game, they were the heavy favorite at -153. Offensively, the Rangers only scored one run on six hits and didn’t hit a home run.
Andrew Heaney got the start for the Rangers, going five innings, and didn’t give up a run. He also issued just one walk and struck out eight Pirates batters. Kirby Yates picked up the save out of the bullpen, and the Rangers’s offense scored their only run in the 3rd inning.
Rangers Gambling
Despite the Texas Rangers’ combined run average of 8.7, the over/under line for their game against the Cleveland Guardians is set at just 7.5 runs. The Rangers have played to the under in three straight games, and their over/under record for the season is 56-67. The average over/under line for their games this season has been 9 runs, and 85.2% of their games have had higher lines than the 7.5 runs set for today’s game.
When the Rangers win, they win big, with an average run margin of 3.7 runs per game. When they lose, they lose by an average of 3.7 runs per game. Their run line record is 53-75, and they are 28-35 vs. the run line on the road. They are 31-27 vs. the run line as an underdog, and they have covered the run line in two straight games as an underdog.
Rangers Stats
The Texas Rangers offense has been below average this season, ranking 21st in runs per game at 4.2. Their home and road splits are not too different, with 4.0 runs per game at home (26th) and 4.4 on the road (14th). Their batting average of .238 is 17th in the league, and their total of 138 home runs is 15th. They have been striking out 7 times per game, which is 8th best in the league. Marcus Semien and Corey Seager have been the top hitters for the Rangers this season, with Adolis García also contributing with 21 home runs. García has been hot lately, hitting .323 with 3 home runs in his last 8 games.
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Cleveland Guardians
Cleveland is hosting the Rangers today with an overall record of 73-54, good for 1st place in the AL Central. The Guardians hold a two-game lead over the Royals in the division. So far, they have gone 21-17 in divisional games. The Guardians dropped the final two games of their series vs. the Yankees.
At home, the Guardians are 38-20 this season and have gone 35-34 on the road. As the favorite, Cleveland is 50-26 this season and 23-28 as the underdog. Currently, the Guardians have won three straight games at home, and their overall series record is 23-13-5.
The Guardians will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Yankees with a 6-0 loss. Cleveland was the +164 underdog on the money line going into this matchup. Things really got away from the Guardians in the 4th inning, as the Yankees scored four runs in the inning. Cleveland’s offense scored their only run in the 2nd.
Gavin Williams got the start for the Guardians and took the loss. He only lasted 4 1/3 innings, giving up three earned runs. Cleveland’s offense was held to just one hit and struck out a total of six times.
Guardians Gambling
With an over/under line of 7.5 runs, the Cleveland Guardians have played 33 games with that line this season, going 16-17 in those contests. Overall, the Guardians have played 87 games with over/under lines higher than 7.5 runs, which accounts for 68.5% of their games this season. Their games have averaged 8.5 runs per game, and their over/under record for the season is 60-58.
When the Guardians win, they win big, with an average run margin of 3.3 runs per game. When they lose, they lose big, with an average run margin of -3.2 runs per game. Overall, they have a run line record of 62-65, and their average run margin for the season is +0.5 runs per game.
Guardians Stats
The Cleveland Guardians have been a middle-of-the-pack offensive team this season, averaging 4.5 runs per game, which ranks 13th in the league. Their batting average of .236 is 18th in the league, but they have been solid at home, scoring 4.9 runs per game. José Ramírez has been the team’s top hitter this season, with a .273 batting average, 32 home runs, and 101 RBIs. However, he has struggled in his last 7 games, hitting just .087. Josh Naylor has also been a key contributor, hitting .239 with 27 home runs and 89 RBIs this season.
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Rangers Guardians Pitching
Right-hander Nathan Eovaldi gets the start for the Rangers today as he faces the Guardians on the road. Eovaldi has made 22 starts this season and has a record of 8-7 with a 3.76 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, Eovaldi has a WHIP of 1.09 and has turned in 11 quality starts. In his last outing, Eovaldi took the loss, giving up three earned runs in seven innings of work. Before that, he had lost two straight starts, giving up a combined 10 earned runs in 11 innings of work. So far, he has been much better at home, coming in with a 3.43 ERA compared to 5.72 on the road.
Tanner Bibee gets the start for the Guardians today and comes in with a record of 10-5 and an ERA of 3.33. So far this season, he has made 24 starts and eight of them have been quality starts. Looking back at his last outing, Bibee took the loss, going five innings and giving up two earned runs on seven hits. Before that, he had won two straight starts. One of those wins came against the Tigers, where he gave up two earned runs in six innings of work. Opponents are batting .220 off Bibee this season.
Texas Rangers vs. Cleveland Guardians MLB Baseball Betting Trends
- The Rangers head into the game having gone 3-7 straight-up in their last ten games on the road.
- The Rangers they are 5-5 vs. the runline in their previous ten games on the road.
- Conversely, the Guardians are 3-7 over their last ten home games (straight-up).
- Furthermore, the Guardians have a 3-7 mark vs. the runline across their last ten home games.
- Also, the Rangers are 2-1 in their last three games as the favorite. On the other hand, they are 2-1 as the underdog (last 3).
- The Guardians have a record of 2-1 across their last three games when favored. As the underdog, they are 1-2 in their last three games.
Texas Rangers vs. Cleveland Guardians 4* Free MLB Betting Pick:
Our pick for this Rangers vs. Guardians matchup is to take the Rangers on the money line at +118. We have the Rangers winning this one by a final score of 2-1. If you’re looking for a parlay, you could also look to add the under, as the line is sitting at 7.5 runs, and we have this one going way under.
Looking at the starting pitchers, Nathan Eovaldi is projected to finish with seven strikeouts, which is the third-best among all starters today. As for Tanner Bibee, he is projected to finish with six K’s, and we have him going 5 1/3 innings.
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