Guardians vs Rangers Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jul 14

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  • The Rangers are -135 favorites vs the Guardians
  • Guardians starting pitcher: Aaron Civale
  • Rangers starting pitcher: Jonathan Gray
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The Cleveland Guardians (+115) visit Globe Life Field to take on the Texas Rangers (-135) on Friday, July 14, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05pm EDT in Arlington.

The Rangers are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+145).

The Guardians vs Rangers Over/Under is 8.5 total runs for the game.

This season, the Guardians are 45-45 against the spread (ATS), while the Rangers are 53-38 ATS.

Guardians vs. Rangers Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Guardians+1.5 -175O 8.5 +100+115
Rangers -1.5 +145U 8.5 -120-135

Guardians vs Rangers Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Rangers will win Friday‘s MLB matchup with 60.5% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Guardians and Rangers and up-to-date player injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Guardians players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Guardians Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Will Brennan has hit the Hits Over in 20 of his last 23 away games (+17.60 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Cal Quantrill has hit the Strikeouts Under in 12 of his last 13 games (+10.60 Units / 51% ROI)
  • Will Brennan has hit the Total Bases Over in 16 of his last 23 away games (+10.30 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Jose Ramirez has hit the Runs Over in 17 of his last 25 away games (+10.05 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Oscar Gonzalez has hit the Runs Under in 11 of his last 12 games (+9.45 Units / 39% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Rangers players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Rangers Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Corey Seager has hit the Total Bases Over in 18 of his last 23 games at home (+13.40 Units / 54% ROI)
  • Corey Seager has hit the RBIs Over in 15 of his last 24 games at home (+12.70 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Corey Seager has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 16 of his last 23 games at home (+7.95 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Adolis Garcia has hit the Runs Over in 16 of his last 25 games at home (+7.40 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Marcus Semien has hit the Total Bases Over in 15 of his last 23 games at home (+7.10 Units / 30% ROI)

Rangers vs Guardians Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Will Brennan 0.5 +850 0.5 -5000
Nate Lowe 0.5 +550 0.5 -1200
Steven Kwan 0.5 +1000 0.5
Amed Rosario 0.5 +675 0.5 -2000
Myles Straw 0.5 +1200 0.5

Rangers vs Guardians Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Will Brennan 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Nate Lowe 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Steven Kwan 1.5 +180 1.5 -250
Amed Rosario 1.5 +185 1.5 -250
Myles Straw 0.5 -190 0.5 +145

Rangers vs Guardians RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Will Brennan 0.5 +185 0.5 -250
Nate Lowe 0.5 +195 0.5 -275
Steven Kwan 0.5 +250 0.5 -350
Amed Rosario 0.5 +190 0.5 -250
Myles Straw 0.5 +230 0.5 -350

Rangers vs Guardians Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Aaron Civale 4.5 -135 4.5 +105
Jon Gray 4.5 +120 4.5 -155
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the Game Total Under in 46 of their last 74 games (+18.75 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have covered the Run Line in 28 of their last 48 games (+10.50 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the Moneyline in 23 of their last 39 games (+5.40 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Guardians have hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 34 away games (+4.15 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have covered the Run Line in 50 of their last 83 games (+19.30 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 26 of their last 39 games at home (+14.15 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 27 of their last 39 games at home (+13.75 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 27 of their last 39 games at home (+13.40 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have hit the Game Total Over in 23 of their last 39 games at home (+11.20 Units / 26% ROI)

Guardians Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Guardians have gone 44-46 against the Run Line (-1.75 Units / -1.55% ROI).

  • 45-45 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.15 Units / -7.87% ROI
  • 34-52 when betting on the total runs Over for -23.5 Units / -23.69% ROI
  • 52-34 when betting on the total runs Under for +14.9 Units / 15.06% ROI

Rangers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Rangers have gone 53-38 against the Run Line (+15.85 Units / 14.09% ROI).

  • 52-39 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.25 Units / 1.71% ROI
  • 47-38 when betting on the total runs Over for +5.55 Units / 5.55% ROI
  • 38-47 when betting on the total runs Under for -13.9 Units / -13.84% ROI

Carlos Rodon elevated 49% of his pitches (296/606) when ahead in the count in 2022 — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 29% — 100th Percentile.

Carlos Rodon had a strikeout rate of 39% (56/142) with runners in scoring position in 2022 — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: 21% — 100th Percentile.

Carlos Rodon elevated 50% of his pitches (357/711) on the first pitch of at-bats in 2022 — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 30% — 100th Percentile.

Carlos Rodon had a strikeout rate of 33% (237/710) in 2022 — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 23% — 100th Percentile.

Rangers Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Opponents are hitting .381 (8-for-21) against Jon Gray with two-strikes — highest in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: .167 — first Percentile.

Opponents are hitting .457 (21-for-46) against Jon Gray on the first pitch of at-bats this season — 4th highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .341 — sixth Percentile.

Right-handed batters are hitting .419 (13-for-31) against Jon Gray — 3rd highest in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: .234 — third Percentile.

Opponents are hitting just .168 (31-for-184) against Jon Gray’s non-fastballs this season — 6th best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .222 — 90th Percentile.

Guardians Keys to the Game vs. the Rangers

The Guardians are 27-84 (.243) when trailing entering the 7th inning since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .127.

The Guardians are 28-65 (.301) when allowing 5 or more runs since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .202.

The Guardians are 18-90 (.167) when trailing entering the 8th inning since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .092.

The Guardians are 11-27 (.289) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .143.

Rangers Keys to the Game vs. the Guardians

The Rangers are just 0-27 (.000) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .104.

The Rangers are just 53-42 (.558) when they’ve hit 2 or more home runs since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .699.

The Rangers are just 4-102 (.038) when trailing entering the 8th inning since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .092.

The Rangers are just 103-17 (.858) when leading entering the 8th inning since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .908.

Guardians hitters have just 1,255 strikeouts in 7,025 PA’s (18%) against RHP since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Guardians hitters have just 1,760 strikeouts in 9,562 PA’s (18%) since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Guardians hitters have missed on just 21% of swings since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Guardians hitters are slugging just .356 against LHP since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .405.

Rangers hitters have an OPS of .836 (942 PA’s) against LHP this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .741.

Rangers hitters are slugging .318 with two-strikes this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .269.

Rangers hitters are slugging .500 at home this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .417.

Rangers hitters have an OBP of .356 (1,751 PA’s) at home this season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: .324.

Guardians pitchers have walked 142 of 2,274 batters (6%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Guardians pitchers have walked 54 of 814 batters (7%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Guardians pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 39% with two-strikes this season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Opponents have a groundball batting average of just .227 against Guardians pitchers this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .248.

Rangers pitchers have walked 206 of 2,249 batters (9%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since last season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 45% against Rangers pitchers since last season — 5th highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

The Rangers have won 55% of home games in which their opponents scored first this season — 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: 36%.

The Rangers pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in 54% of their games on the road since last season — 5th highest in MLB; League Avg: 46%.

Rangers vs. Guardians Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Jacob Odorizzi (Rangers): Shoulder, D60
  • Brett Martin (Rangers): Shoulder, D60
  • Jacob deGrom (Rangers): Elbow, D60
  • Cal Quantrill (Guardians): Shoulder, D15
  • Triston McKenzie (Guardians): Elbow, D60
  • Peyton Battenfield (Guardians): Shoulder, D60

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