The Texas Rangers (59-69) travel to face off against the Cleveland Guardians (73-54) on Friday, August 23rd. This game will be played at Progressive Field in Cleveland and televised on BSGL. The Rangers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Guardians are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Yankees. First pitch is set for 6:10 CT.

Rangers vs. Guardians Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Rangers (+118)
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 7.5 Runs

• The Rangers have scored 7 or more runs in 4 of their last 15 games, indicating strong offensive potential.
• In their last 15 games, the Rangers have won 3 out of 4 games when scoring 6 or more runs.
• The Rangers have a recent away win against the Yankees, scoring 9 runs on August 11th, showing they can perform well on the road.
• In their last 15 games, the Rangers have had 5 games where they scored 4 or more runs and won 4 of those games.
• The Rangers have a recent head-to-head win against the Guardians, winning 4-0 on May 15th.

Rangers vs Guardians

The Rangers Are Coming Off A Win

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.

When Texas wins, they do so by an average of 3.7 runs per game, and when they lose, they lose by an average of 3.7 runs per game. Their run line record on the road is 28-35, and their overall run line record is 53-75. The under has hit in their last three games, and their over/under record for the season is 56-67.

The Rangers are 34-31 at home and 25-38 on the road this season. They are 39-31 as the favorite and 20-38 as the underdog. Texas is 16-24-1 in series this season and they are currently 3rd in the AL West, 10.5 games behind the Astros.

Nathan Eovaldi Gets The Start For The Rangers

The Rangers are sending Nathan Eovaldi to the mound today vs. the Guardians, and he comes in with a record of 8-7 and an ERA of 3.76. Eovaldi has made 22 starts this year and has pitched well, with 11 of his outings being quality starts. In his last outing, Eovaldi took the loss, giving up three earned runs in seven innings of work. Before that, he had given up at least five earned runs in three straight starts. Eovaldi’s ERA on the road is 5.72 compared to 3.43 at home.

Rangers Offense Breakdown

Corey Seager has been the Rangers’ top power threat this season, as his 28 home runs are the best mark on the team and 9th best in the league. However, Seager has struggled a bit of late, hitting just .217 over his last six games. Marcus Semien has hit the ball well of late, going 9/30 in his last seven games.

As a team, the Rangers are 21st in scoring at 4.2 runs per game. They have been a better offensive team on the road, averaging 4.4 runs per game. Overall, the Rangers are batting just .238 and have the 15th most home runs in the league. For the season, they are averaging 7 strikeouts per game, which is the 8th best mark in the league.

The Guardians Took The Last Game Of This Series

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 it was a single by Myles Straw. The Guardians also issued six walks.

Today, Cleveland is favored to win at home with a -200 moneyline, and the total is set at 7.5 runs. The Guardians have a 38-20 record at home this season and are currently leading the AL Central by 2.0 games over the Royals. They have a 73-54 overall record and are 5-5 in their last 10 games.

Against the run line, the Guardians have a 29-22 record as underdogs and a 33-43 record as favorites. Their average run margin is +0.5 runs per game, and the over/under record in games with a total of 7.5 runs is 16-17.

Tanner Bibee Gets The Start For The Guardians

Cleveland is starting right-hander Tanner Bibee today vs. the Rangers, and he comes into the game with a record of 10-5 and an ERA of 3.33. Bibee’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.08. Out of his 24 starts, Bibee has turned in eight quality starts and is averaging 9.79 strikeouts per nine innings. In 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. So far, he has been much better on the road, with an ERA of 2.89 compared to 4.47 at home.

Guardians Offense Breakdown

Over the last nine games, Jhonkensy Noel has been swinging a hot bat for the Guardians, going 8/28 (.286) with four homers and seven RBIs. For the season, José Ramírez has been the team’s top hitter, batting .273 with 32 homers and 101 RBIs, which is 2nd in the MLB. Josh Naylor has also been a big power threat for the Guardians, as his 27 homers is 10th in the league.

As a team, the Guardians are averaging 4.5 runs per game, which is 13th in the league. They have been a better offensive team at home this season, averaging 4.9 runs per contest. Overall, they are 12th in the league in home runs and have the 18th best team batting average in the league.

Rangers vs Guardians Prediction

Our predicted score for this one is 6-5 in favor of the Rangers, which means there is some good value in taking them on the money line, as they are currently sitting at +118.

Looking at some of the starting pitcher projections, Nathan Eovaldi is actually projected to finish with the third-most strikeouts among starters today, and we also have him finishing with a better line than Tanner Bibee.

Offensively, we have the Rangers finishing with 11 hits, which is the best in the league today, and they are also projected to finish with the most home runs. As for the Guardians, they are predicted to finish with just seven strikeouts, which is the fourth-fewest in the league.

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