The Texas Rangers (60-69) travel to face off against the Cleveland Guardians (73-55) on Saturday, August 24th. 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 Rangers. First pitch is set for 6:10 CT.
Rangers vs. Guardians Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Guardians (-114)
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 8 Runs
- The Guardians have won 4 out of their last 6 home games.
- The Guardians have scored an average of 5.5 runs per game in their last 6 home games.
- The Guardians have a better overall home record (38-21) compared to the Rangers’ away record (26-38).
- The Guardians have won 3 out of their last 4 home games against teams with a losing record.
- The Guardians have a higher league rank (3rd in AL) compared to the Rangers (12th in AL).
Rangers vs Guardians
Thanks to a four-run 2nd inning for the Rangers’ offense, they cruised to a 5-3 win over the Guardians in the most recent game of this series. Heading into the game, the Rangers were at +124 on the money line.
The starting pitching matchup for this game featured Nathan Eovaldi for the Rangers, and he went six innings while giving up three runs and picked up a win. Tanner Bibee only went 5 2/3 innings for the Guardians, giving up four runs and took the loss.
Texas got a huge performance from Nathaniel Lowe, as he went 3/4 with a run scored and two RBIs. Corey Seager and Josh Smith each drove in two for the Rangers’ offense.
For the season, the Rangers are 54-75 against the run line, with a 32-27 record as underdogs and 22-48 as favorites. Their average run margin is -0.3, but it drops to -0.9 on the road. Texas is 60-69 overall, and they have a 5-5 record in their last 10 games, including two straight wins.
In the AL West, the Rangers are 9.5 games behind the Astros, and their series record is 16-24-1. Texas is currently leading their series against the Guardians. This season, the average total runs in Rangers games is 8.7, and their over/under record is 57-67. The O/U record for games with an 8-run line is 8-14-2, and 65.9% of their games have had higher total lines than today’s 8 runs.
Jon Gray Gets The Start For The Rangers
Texas is sending Jon Gray to the mound today vs. the Guardians, and he comes in with a record of 5-4 and an ERA of 3.75. So far, Gray has made 17 starts, and opponents are batting .253 this season. In his 17 starts, Gray has turned in seven quality starts and is averaging 7.5 strikeouts per nine innings. Looking back at his last outing, Gray went 2 innings out of the bullpen, giving up one earned run, one homer, and two hits. He didn’t give up a hit in the outing before that, where he went 7 2/3 innings.
Rangers Offense Breakdown
Corey Seager has been the Rangers’ top hitter so far this season, leading the team with a batting average of .273 and 28 home runs. He has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 7/27 in his last seven games with two homers and seven RBIs. Marcus Semien is batting just .242 for the season but does have 18 homers, which is 3rd in the lineup. Adolis Garcia is also a significant power threat in the lineup, as he has 21 homers and 63 RBIs, but is batting just .225 for the season.
Overall, the Rangers are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 20th in the league. They have been a slightly better offense on the road, averaging 4.4 runs per game. As a team, the Rangers are batting .238, which is 15th in the league, and are 15th in home runs. So far, they have been a good team at putting the ball in play, as they have the 8th fewest strikeouts in the league.
Cleveland is 4-6 in their last 10 games and have dropped three straight, coming into today’s game with a 73-55 record, leading the AL Central by one game over the Royals. As underdogs, they are 23-28, while they are 50-27 when favored. The Guardians have an overall series record of 23-13-5 this season.
On the run line, Cleveland is 62-66 overall and 35-34 on the road. Their games have averaged 8.5 runs, and their over/under record is 61-58. When the O/U line is 8 runs, they have gone 12-11-5. So far this season, 46.1% of their games have had O/U lines higher than 8 runs.
Ben Lively Gets The Start For The Guardians
Right-hander Ben Lively gets the start for the Guardians today as he faces the Rangers at home. Lively has made 22 starts this season and has a record of 10-8 with a 3.67 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, Lively has a WHIP of 1.21 and has issued 3 walks per nine innings compared to 7.35 strikeouts. This year, he has turned in eight quality starts and has allowed a total of 21 home runs. In his last outing, Lively took the loss, giving up two earned runs in six innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts.
Guardians Offense Breakdown
Over the last eight games, Jhonkensy Noel has gone 6/24 with two homers and three RBIs. This has pushed his season average to .250. Noel is also on a hitting streak heading into today’s game. José Ramírez comes into the game with a team-high 32 homers and is 2nd in the league with 101 RBIs. He is batting .271 for the season.
For the season, the Guardians are averaging 4.5 runs per game and are one of the best teams in the league at avoiding strikeouts. As a team, they are batting just .236, which is 16th in the league. Their team OBP, SLG, and OPS numbers are all just below the league average.
Rangers vs Guardians Prediction
The best way to play this Rangers vs. Guardians matchup is to take the Guardians on the money line, where they are currently listed at -114. We actually have the Guardians winning this one by a score of 5-4, so there is a bit of value on the money line.
Looking at the starting pitchers, Ben Lively is projected to finish with four strikeouts, which is actually the second-lowest among all starters today. As for Jon Gray, he is projected to finish with five, which is right in the middle of the pack.
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Last updated:August 24, 2024 Guardians, Rangers