In this article we will formulate a Guardians vs Rangers prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, July 1st 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 44-42 this year after they lost the first two games in this series by scores of 3-6 and 2-4. In game two, Cleveland led 2-0 in the first inning, but failed to score in the last eight innings for the loss. The Guardians recorded five hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Manzardo, who went 1-3 with one home run and two RBIs. Bibee allowed five hits and two earned runs over 7.0 innings for the loss, while Armstrong allowed one earned run in relief. Prior to this series, Cleveland won two out of three against the Mariners, but lost two out of three against the White Sox before that.
This season, Cleveland has a 3.77 ERA with a 1.26 WHIP and a .238 opponent batting average, while they have scored 336 runs with a .228 batting average and a .310 on base percentage. Chase DeLauter has led the Guardians with seven home runs and 37 RBIs, while Angel Martinez has added 11 home runs and 33 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Cleveland is Joey Cantillo, who is 6-3 with a 3.87 ERA and a 1.35 WHIP over 86.0 innings pitched this year.
Texas Rangers Betting Preview
The Texas Rangers are 44-42 this season after they won game two by a score of 4-2 on Tuesday night. Texas tied the game at two in the third inning and they scored in the seventh and eighth to get the win. The Rangers recorded six hits in the game and they were led by Pederson, who went 1-4 with one home run and two RBIs. deGrom allowed four hits and two earned runs over 7.0 innings for the win, while Latz got the save. Prior to this series, Texas swept the Blue Jays in four games, but lost two out of three against the Marlins before that.
This season, Texas has a 3.93 ERA with a 1.23 WHIP and a .237 opponent batting average, while they have scored 350 runs with a .244 batting average and a .319 on base percentage. Jake Burger has led the Rangers with 14 home runs and 52 RBIs, while Ezequiel Duran has added six home runs and 41 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Texas is MacKenzie Gore, who is 5-6 with a 4.05 ERA and a 1.25 WHIP over 91.0 innings pitched this season.
Why the Cleveland Guardians will win
- The Rangers have lost each of their last eight Wednesday games at Progressive Field.
- The Guardians have won each of their last four day games against the Rangers at Progressive Field following a loss.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last eight Wednesday games at Progressive Field.
- The Guardians have covered the run line in each of their last eight Wednesday games as favorites against the Rangers.
- The Rangers have trailed after 5 innings in five of their last six games as underdogs against AL Central opponents.
- The Rangers have lost the first inning in four of their last five games against AL Central opponents.
Why the Texas Rangers will win
- The Rangers have won each of their last six games as road underdogs against American League opponents.
- The Guardians have lost five of their last six games as home favorites after playing the previous day.
- The Guardians have failed to cover the run line in each of their last 16 games as favorites.
- The underdogs have covered the run line in 15 of the Guardians’ last 16 games at Progressive Field.
- The Rangers have won the first inning in five of their last six games as road underdogs against American League opponents.
- The Guardians have trailed after 3 innings in six of their last seven day games against AL West opponents.
- The Rangers have led after 5 innings in five of their last six games as road underdogs against American League opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Eight of the Rangers’ last nine games as underdogs against American League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Four of the Guardians’ last five day games as favorites have gone OVER the total runs line.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the Rangers’ last seven day games against AL Central opponents.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of Joey Cantillo’s last four appearances as a starter.
Cleveland Guardians Player Prop Facts
- Joey Cantillo has recorded seven or more strikeouts in each of his last three appearances against AL West opponents.
- Kyle Manzardo has hit a home run in four of the Guardians’ last eight home games against AL West opponents that held a winning record.
- Chase DeLauter has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine appearances.
Texas Rangers Player Prop Facts
- MacKenzie Gore has recorded five or more strikeouts in eight of his last nine appearances in day games.
- Joc Pederson has hit a home run in each of his last four appearances after playing the previous day.
- Brandon Nimmo has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 10 appearances in day games against AL teams that held a winning record.
- Josh Jung ranks 8th in the league in Hits (93) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Guardians rank 30th in the league for slugging percentage this season (.363).
- The Guardians rank 29th in the league for RBIs this season (321).
- The Rangers rank T5th in the league for walks allowed this season (248).
- The Rangers rank 24th in the league for runs scored this season (350).
Guardians vs Rangers Prediction
Texas comes into this matchup looking to complete the series sweep and they have won six games in a row. The Rangers are 25-24 on the road this year, while the Guardians are 21-20 at home. Cleveland has split their last four games and they have allowed 15 runs in their last three. The Guardians are starting Cantillo, who has allowed one earned run in three straight starts, while Gore has allowed 3, 1, 4, 2, and 4 earned runs in his last five outings. Take Cleveland to get the win at home.