In this article we will formulate a Guardians vs Rangers prediction for this MLB game on Monday, June 29th at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Cleveland Guardians Betting Preview
The Cleveland Guardians are 44-40 this season after they won two out of three against the Mariners by scores of 1-3, 4-3, and 6-5. In game three, Cleveland trailed 4-1 in the sixth inning, but they scored five runs in the eighth to get the win. The Guardians recorded 12 hits and they committed two errors in the game, while they were led by DeLauter, who went 2-5 with two RBIs. Williams allowed six hits and two earned runs over 5.0 innings, while Festa got the win and Smith picked up another save. Prior to that series, Cleveland lost two out of three against the White Sox and two out of three against the Astros.
This season, Cleveland has a 3.76 ERA with a 1.26 WHIP and a .237 opponent batting average, while they have scored 331 runs with a .228 batting average and a .312 on base percentage. Chase DeLauter has led the Guardians with seven home runs and 36 RBIs, while Angel Martinez has added 11 home runs and 33 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Cleveland is Parker Messick, who is 7-4 with a 2.67 ERA and a 1.05 WHIP over 94.1 innings pitched this season.
Texas Rangers Betting Preview
The Texas Rangers are 42-42 this year after they swept the Blue Jays in four games by scores of 6-5, 5-4, 7-4, and 3-2. In game four, Texas blew a 2-0 lead in the eighth inning, but they answered with one in the ninth for the win. The Rangers recorded eight hits and they committed two errors in the game, while they were led by Pederson, who went 1-5 with one home run and one RBI. Rocker allowed four hits and zero earned runs over 6.0 innings, while Winn got the win and Alexander picked up the save. Prior to that series, Texas lost two out of three against the Marlins, but did win two out of three against the Padres before that.
This season, Texas has a 3.96 ERA with a 1.24 WHIP and a .237 opponent batting average, while they have scored 340 runs with a .244 batting average and a .320 on base percentage. Jake Burger has led the Rangers with 14 home runs and 50 RBIs, while Ezequiel Duran has added six home runs and 41 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Texas is Tyler Alexander, who is 1-1 with a 2.62 ERA and a 1.31 WHIP over 34.1 innings pitched this year.
Why the Cleveland Guardians will win
- The Rangers have lost each of their last 10 road games against the Guardians following a road win.
- The Guardians have won five of their last six home games against AL West opponents.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the run line in nine of their last 10 road games against the Guardians following a road win.
- The Guardians have won the first inning in four of their last five games as favorites against the Rangers.
- The Guardians have led after 5 innings in eight of their last nine night games against AL West opponents.
- The Rangers have trailed after 3 innings in four of their last five games against AL Central opponents.
Why the Texas Rangers will win
- The underdogs have won each of the Rangers’ last five games.
- The Guardians have lost four of their last five games as home favorites after playing the previous day.
- The Guardians have failed to cover the run line in each of their last 15 games as favorites.
- The underdogs have covered the run line in each of the Guardians’ last 14 games at Progressive Field.
- The Rangers have won the first inning in each of their last five road games against American League opponents.
- The Rangers have led after 5 innings in each of their last five road games against American League opponents.
- The Rangers have led after 3 innings in each of their last five road games against American League opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Seven of the Rangers’ last eight games as underdogs against American League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Four of the Guardians’ last five games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the Rangers’ last eight games against American League opponents.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the last five games between the Rangers and Guardians at Progressive Field.
Cleveland Guardians Player Prop Facts
- Chase DeLauter has recorded at least one hit in each of his last seven appearances.
- Austin Hedges has hit a home run in five of his last 15 appearances with his team as a favorite against the Rangers.
- Parker Messick ranks 10th amongst qualified players for Earned Run Average (2.67) this season.
Texas Rangers Player Prop Facts
- Brandon Nimmo has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine road appearances against AL Central opponents.
- Joc Pederson has hit a home run in each of his last four appearances after playing the previous day.
- Josh Jung ranks T10th in the league in Hits (89) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Guardians rank 30th in the league for slugging percentage this season (.364).
- The Guardians rank 28th in the league for runs scored this season (331).
- The Rangers rank 26th in the league for RBIs this season (327).
- The Rangers rank 25th in the league for runs scored this season (340).
Guardians vs Rangers Prediction
Texas comes into this matchup on a four game winning streak, but three of those wins came by just one run. The Rangers are 23-24 on the road this year, while the Guardians are 21-18 at home. Cleveland has won three of their last four games and they are tied with the White Sox in the AL Central. The Guardians are starting Messick, who has allowed two earned runs or fewer in three of his last five starts, while Alexander is expected to be an opener. I really like how Messick has pitched this year, so I will back the Guardians in this one.