In this article we will formulate a Rangers vs Guardians prediction for this MLB game on Sunday, June 7th at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Texas Rangers Betting Preview
The Texas Rangers are 31-33 this year after they split the first two games in this series by scores of 3-2 and 0-6. In game two, Texas fell behind in the fourth inning and they never woke up at the plate for the shutout loss. The Rangers recorded three hits and they committed two errors, while they were led by Jung, who went 1-4 in the game. Leiter allowed six hits and five earned runs over 4.2 innings for the loss, while Quantrill threw 2.1 innings in relief. Prior to this series, Texas won two out of three against the Cardinals and swept the Royals in three games.
This season, Texas has a 3.72 ERA with a 1.22 WHIP and a .229 opponent batting average, while they have scored 252 runs with a .232 batting average and a .313 on base percentage. Jake Burger has led the Rangers with 10 home runs and 37 RBIs, while Ezequiel Duran has added four home runs and 32 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Texas is Jacob deGrom, who is 4-4 with a 3.48 ERA and a 1.01 WHIP over 64.2 innings pitched this year.
Cleveland Guardians Betting Preview
The Cleveland Guardians are 37-29 this season after they won game two by a score of 6-0 last night. Cleveland led 1-0 in the fourth inning and they added four more runs in the fifth to secure the win. The Guardians recorded nine hits in the game and they were led by Ramirez, who went 1-3 with one home run and one RBI. Bibee allowed three hits and zero earned runs over 8.0 innings for the win, while Herrin closed out the game. Prior to this series, Cleveland won two out of three against the Yankees, but lost two out of three against the Red Sox before that.
This season, Cleveland has a 3.67 ERA with a 1.24 WHIP and a .235 opponent batting average, while they have scored 272 runs with a .232 batting average and a .317 on base percentage. Chase DeLauter has led the Guardians with seven home runs and 33 RBIs, while Jose Ramirez has added 10 home runs and 33 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Cleveland is Joey Cantillo, who is 4-2 with a 3.92 ERA and a 1.45 WHIP over 62.0 innings pitched this season.
Why the Texas Rangers will win
- The Rangers have won each of their last seven Sunday day home games against AL Central opponents.
- The Guardians have lost five of their last six games at Globe Life Field.
- The Rangers have covered the run line in seven of their last eight day games against American League opponents following a loss.
- The Guardians have failed to cover the run line in five of their last six games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Rangers have led after 5 innings in each of their last four home day games.
- The Rangers have won the first inning in three of their last four games as home favorites.
- The Rangers have led after 3 innings in each of their last three day games against AL Central opponents.
Why the Cleveland Guardians will win
- The Guardians have won seven of their last eight games as underdogs against American League opponents.
- The Rangers have lost each of their last six day games against the Guardians following a loss.
- The underdogs have covered the run line in each of the Guardians’ last 11 games.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven day games against AL Central opponents following a home loss.
- The Guardians have won the first inning in three of their last four games against the Rangers.
- The Guardians have led after 3 innings in each of their last four day games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
- The Guardians have led after 5 innings in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against American League opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Nine of the Guardians’ last 10 road games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Five of the last six games between the Guardians and Rangers at Globe Life Field have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Guardians’ last seven games as underdogs.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in nine of the Rangers’ last 10 games as home favorites.
Texas Rangers Player Prop Facts
- Jake Burger has hit a home run in three of the Rangers’ last five day games.
- Jacob deGrom has recorded seven or more strikeouts in five of his last six appearances against opponents that held a winning record.
- Josh Jung has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 15 home appearances against AL opponents.
- Jacob deGrom has recorded a win in six of his last seven appearances in day games against teams that held a winning record.
- Josh Jung ranks 9th amongst qualified players for Batting Average (.310) this season.
Cleveland Guardians Player Prop Facts
- Brayan Rocchio has hit a home run in two of the Guardians’ last three games against the Rangers.
- Jose Ramirez has recorded at least one hit in each of the Guardians’ last seven games as underdogs against AL opponents.
- Jose Ramirez ranks T1st in the league in Steals (23) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Rangers rank 28th in the league for RBIs this season (241).
- The Rangers rank T27th in the league for runs scored this season (252).
- The Guardians rank 1st in the league for strikeouts this season (605).
- The Guardians rank T3rd in the league for steals this season (64).
Rangers vs Guardians Prediction
Cleveland was able to snap their mini losing streak with a win on Saturday night and they have scored at least five runs in three of their last five games. The Guardians are 20-15 on the road this year, while the Rangers are 16-14 at home. Texas has also won three of their last five games, but they have scored three runs or fewer in four of their last five. The Rangers are starting deGrom, who has allowed two earned runs or fewer in three of his last five starts, while Cantillo has allowed four earned runs in three of his last four. Take the Rangers to win at home here.