Tigers vs Rangers Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug 26

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  • The Rangers (57-67) are -165 favorites vs the Tigers (48-77)
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The Detroit Tigers (+135) visit Globe Life Field to take on the Texas Rangers (-165) on Friday, August 26, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05pm EDT in Arlington.

The Rangers are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+120).

The Tigers vs Rangers Over/Under is 8 total runs for the game.

So far this season, the Tigers are 46-77 against the spread (ATS), while the Rangers are 69-52 ATS.

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Tigers+1.5 -145O 8 +100+135
Rangers -1.5 +120U 8 -120-165

Tigers vs Rangers Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Rangers will win Friday‘s matchup with 60.1% confidence.

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


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Best Tigers Player Prop Bets Today

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

  • Miguel Cabrera has hit the Hits Under in 9 of his last 10 away games (+11.15 Units / 81% ROI)
  • Harold Castro has hit the Runs Under in 18 of his last 22 away games (+9.50 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Javier Baez has hit the Hits Over in 11 of his last 12 away games (+9.45 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Akil Baddoo has hit the Singles Over in 10 of his last 15 games (+9.30 Units / 62% ROI)
  • Miguel Cabrera has hit the Total Bases Under in his last 8 away games (+9.10 Units / 69% ROI)
  • Best Rangers Player Prop Best Bets Today

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

  • Adolis Garcia has hit the Hits Over in 30 of his last 35 games (+23.15 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Martin Perez has hit the Strikeouts Over in 21 of his last 24 games (+19.10 Units / 66% ROI)
  • Adolis Garcia has hit the Singles Over in 23 of his last 36 games at home (+15.80 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Nate Lowe has hit the Total Bases Over in 51 of his last 85 games (+15.30 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Marcus Semien has hit the Hits Under in 31 of his last 60 games at home (+13.75 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Rangers vs Tigers Home Run Prop Bets Today

    Over Under
    Adolis Garcia 0.5 +240 0.5 -350
    Corey Seager 0.5 +310 0.5 -550
    Jonah Heim 0.5 +290 0.5 -500
    Marcus Semien 0.5 +250 0.5 -400
    Nate Lowe 0.5 +525 0.5 -1200

    Rangers vs Tigers Total Hits Prop Bets Today

    Over Under
    Adolis Garcia 0.5 -275 0.5 +180
    Corey Seager 1.5 +180 1.5 -275
    Jonah Heim 0.5 -250 0.5 +170
    Marcus Semien 1.5 +185 1.5 -275
    Nate Lowe 0.5 -275 0.5 +185

    Rangers vs Tigers RBI Prop Bets Today

    Over Under
    Adolis Garcia 0.5 +110 0.5 -155
    Corey Seager 0.5 +130 0.5 -185
    Jonah Heim 0.5 +135 0.5 -190
    Marcus Semien 0.5 +125 0.5 -175
    Nate Lowe 0.5 +175 0.5 -250

    Rangers vs Tigers Strikeout Prop Bets Today

    Over Under
    Glenn Otto 5.5 +105 5.5 -150
    Tyler Alexander 3.5 -140 3.5 +100
  • The Detroit Tigers have hit the Game Total Under in 38 of their last 62 away games (+17.35 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Detroit Tigers have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 22 of their last 38 away games (+8.45 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Detroit Tigers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Over in 39 of their last 71 games (+7.35 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Detroit Tigers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 5 of their last 7 games (+5.70 Units / 81% ROI)
  • The Detroit Tigers have hit the Moneyline in 2 of their last 5 away games (+0.60 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Over in 44 of their last 85 games (+7.05 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in their last 5 games (+5.25 Units / 98% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 3 of their last 5 games (+1.65 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Tigers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

    Against the spread this MLB season, the Tigers have gone 55-68 against the Run Line (-22.7 Units / -14.75% ROI).

    • 46-77 when betting on the Moneyline for -15.5 Units / -11.96% ROI
    • 42-70 when betting on the total runs Over for -34.25 Units / -25.33% ROI
    • 70-42 when betting on the total runs Under for +24.25 Units / 17.82% ROI

    Rangers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

    Against the spread this MLB season, the Tigers have gone 69-52 against the Run Line (+12.6 Units / 8% ROI).

    • 54-67 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.5 Units / -8.3% ROI
    • 59-52 when betting on the total runs Over for +2.4 Units / 1.8% ROI
    • 52-59 when betting on the total runs Under for -12.4 Units / -9.31% ROI

    Tyler Alexander has struck out just 6% (4/73) of right-handed batters he faced this month (4 games) — lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 22% — first Percentile.

    Tyler Alexander has a strikeout rate of just 24% (11 SO in 46 PAs) with two-strikes this month (4 games) — lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 42% — first Percentile.

    Tyler Alexander has allowed a slugging percentage of .475 (19 Total Bases / 40 ABs) with two-strikes this month (4 games) — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .249 — first Percentile.

    Tyler Alexander has allowed an OPS of .801 (46 PA’s) with two-strikes this month (4 games) — 2nd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .478 — second Percentile.

    : Rangers Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

    Glenn Otto has walked 18 of 98 batters (18%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 61 total IP; League Avg: 6% — 0 Percentile.

    Glenn Otto has walked 52 of 414 batters (13%) this season — tied for 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 61 total IP; League Avg: 7% — first Percentile.

    Glenn Otto has walked 8 of 59 right-handed batters (14%) this month (4 games) — 4th highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 6% — fourth Percentile.

    Opponents are hitting just .220 (9-for-41) against Glenn Otto on the first pitch of at-bats this season — 4th best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 61 total IP; League Avg: .333 — 97th Percentile.

    Tigers Keys to the Game vs. the Rangers

    The Tigers are just 4-22 (.154) when allowing 2 or more home runs this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .289.

    The Tigers are just 6-61 (.090) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — 9th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .113.

    The Tigers are just 5-35 (.125) when allowing 10 or more hits this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .275.

    The Tigers are just 12-33 (.267) when their opponents score in the first inning this season — tied for 7th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .335.

    Rangers Keys to the Game vs. the Tigers

    The Rangers are just 45-8 (.849) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .916.

    The Rangers are 9-8 (.529) when tied entering the 7th inning this season — 9th best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

    The Rangers are just 42-8 (.840) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — 6th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .887.

    The Rangers are 17-3 (.850) when totaling 5 or more extra base hits this season — 9th best in MLB; League Avg: .795.

    Tigers hitters have an OPS of just .588 (3,339 PA’s) against RHP this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .705.

    Tigers hitters are slugging just .315 against RHP this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .394.

    Tigers hitters have an OPS of just .589 (1,412 PA’s) in innings 7-9 this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .684.

    Tigers hitters have an OBP of just .289 (7,570 PA’s) against RHP since the start of last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .313.

    Rangers hitters have an OBP of just .299 (7,427 PA’s) against RHP since the start of last season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .313.

    Rangers hitters have an OPS of just .643 (3,517 PA’s) in the first 3 innings since the start of last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .725.

    Rangers hitters have an OBP of just .300 (3,174 PA’s) against LHP since the start of last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .318.

    The Rangers have a winning percentage of just 41% since the start of last season — tied for 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

    Tigers pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 38% with two-strikes this season — tied for 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

    Tigers pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 20% since the start of last season — tied for 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

    Tigers pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 39% with two-strikes since the start of last season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

    Tigers pitchers have walked 99 of 1,093 batters (9%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: 7%.

    Rangers pitchers have walked 105 of 1,106 batters (10%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 7%.

    Opponents have a groundball rate of 46% against Rangers pitchers this season — 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

    Opponents have a miss rate of just 24% against Rangers pitchers since the start of 2020 — tied for 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

    Rangers pitchers have walked 435 of 4,705 batters (9%) this season — 4th highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

    Rangers vs. Tigers Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Elijah White (Rangers): Wrist, D60
  • Spencer Howard (Rangers): Shoulder, D15
  • Mitchell Garver (Rangers): Forearm, D60
  • Jonathan Gray (Rangers): Side, D15
  • Joseph Barlow (Rangers): Finger, D15
  • Casey Mize (Tigers): Elbow, D60
  • Ednel Báez (Tigers): Back, Day-to-Day
  • Jacob Rogers (Tigers): Elbow, D60
  • Jonathan Schoop (Tigers): Ankle, D10
  • Rony García (Tigers): Bicep, D15
  • Tarik Skubal (Tigers): Arm, D60
  • Spencer Turnbull (Tigers): Elbow, D60
  • Austin Meadows (Tigers): Achilles , D10
  • Beau Brieske (Tigers): Forearm, D60
  • Michael Pineda (Tigers): Triceps, D15
  • Kyle Funkhouser (Tigers): Shoulder, D60

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