MLB Prop Bets: Texas Rangers vs Boston Red Sox - September 4, 2022
2022-09-04 13:35:00 EDT
The Texas Rangers (58-73) face the Boston Red Sox (65-68) at Fenway Park on Sunday at 1:35pm (ET). Let’s take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Dane Dunning is the probable pitcher for the Rangers, while the Red Sox’s probable pitcher remains unclear. The Red Sox are favored to win at -125, while the Rangers are at +105. The total runs line is set at 9.5, with OVER at -106 and UNDER at -115.
- The Rangers (-190) have a 71-60 Run Line record this season, while the Red Sox (+160) hold a record of 66-67.
- The Rangers have a 66-59-6 O/U record this season (meaning 66 games have gone over the total runs line, 59 have gone under and six have resulted in a push). The Red Sox have a 62-62-9 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Rangers are averaging 4.5 runs per game this season (9th in the league). Comparatively, the Red Sox are averaging 4.6 (8th).
- In the field, the Rangers are allowing 4.6 runs per game this season (23rd in the league), while the Red Sox are allowing an average of 4.9 runs (25th).
Let’s take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Rangers are at .244 (ranking 14th in the Major leagues), while the Red Sox are batting .259 (5th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Red Sox have hit 126 (T19th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Rangers have managed 160 (8th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Rangers have recorded 564 RBIs to rank 12th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Red Sox have recorded 581 RBIs to rank T8th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Red Sox have an earned run average of 4.55 this season (25th in the Majors), while The Rangers have an ERA of 4.18 (21st).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Rangers have recorded 1076 this season, ranking 21st in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Red Sox rank 17th for total strikeouts, recording 1115.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .253 against the Red Sox this season (25th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Rangers’ opponents are at .244 (17th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2022.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rangers | 25-34-72 | 14-16-36 | 11-18-36 | 12-11-28 | 13-23-44 | 0-0-0 | 4-3-3 |
| Red Sox | 26-35-72 | 12-19-36 | 14-15-36 | 13-18-35 | 13-17-37 | 0-1-0 | 2-3-5 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2022.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rangers | 41-56-34 | 22-28-16 | 19-28-18 | 16-22-13 | 25-34-21 | 0-0-0 | 3-4-3 |
| Red Sox | 44-55-34 | 20-30-17 | 24-24-17 | 23-26-17 | 21-29-17 | 0-1-0 | 5-4-1 |
NRFI/YRFI
- The NRFI is 68-63 in Rangers games this season. The Red Sox have a 68-65 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Red Sox recorded an upset 5-3 victory over the Rangers at Fenway Park yesterday. Despite being on the wrong side of that result, Marcus Semien went yard in that matchup, hitting a home run to go with 2 RBIs. The Red Sox have now won four straight at Fenway Park against the Rangers.
