MLB Prop Bets: Texas Rangers vs Cincinnati Reds (April 3, 2026)
The Cincinnati Reds (3-3) face the Texas Rangers (4-2) at Globe Life Field on Friday at 4:05pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Brady Singer is the probable pitcher for the Reds, while MacKenzie Gore is the probable pitcher for the Rangers. The Rangers are favored to win at -168, while the Reds are at +139. The total runs line is set at 7.5, with OVER at -115 and UNDER at -105.
- The Reds (-156) have an 84-86 Run Line record since the beginning of last season, while the Rangers (+129) hold a record of 90-78 across the same span.
- The Reds have a 64-96-10 O/U record since the beginning of last season (meaning 64 games have gone over the total runs line, 96 have gone under and 10 have resulted in a push). The Rangers have a 75-89-4 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Reds have scored 4.4 runs per game since the beginning of last season (16th in the league). Comparatively, the Rangers have averaged 4.3 over the same span (22nd).
- In the field, the Reds have allowed 4.2 runs per game since the beginning of last season (13th in the league), while the Rangers have allowed an average of 3.8 runs over that span (1st).
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 since the beginning of last season, the Reds are at .243 (ranking 21st in the Major leagues), while the Rangers are batting .235 (25th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs since the beginning of last season, the Rangers have hit 184 (18th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Reds have managed 173 (T22nd).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Reds have recorded 693 RBIs to rank 17th in the MLB since the beginning of last season. Comparatively, the Rangers have recorded 689 RBIs to rank 20th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Rangers have an earned run average of 3.49 since the beginning of last season (1st in the Majors), while The Reds have an ERA of 3.88 (13th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Reds have recorded 1437 since the beginning of last season, ranking 13th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Rangers rank 19th for total strikeouts, recording 1404.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .230 against the Rangers since the beginning of last season (4th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Reds' opponents are at .233 (7th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records since the beginning of last season.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | 43-35-92 | 28-12-46 | 14-23-46 | 22-14-38 | 21-21-54 | 1-0-0 |
| Rangers | 36-32-100 | 15-15-51 | 21-17-49 | 21-14-47 | 15-18-53 | 0-0-0 |
Lead After Three Innings
The Reds are +120 to lead after three innings, while the Rangers are -154.
- Here are their records after the first three innings since the beginning of last season.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | 58-62-50 | 35-26-25 | 23-35-25 | 24-22-28 | 34-40-22 | 0-1-0 |
| Rangers | 81-55-32 | 42-21-18 | 39-34-14 | 44-24-14 | 37-31-18 | 0-0-0 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -135 and the YRFI is paying +105.
- The NRFI is 88-82 in Reds games since the beginning of last season. The Rangers have a 93-75 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Rangers recorded an 1-0 victory over the Reds at Great American Ball Park when these teams last met on April 2, 2025. Despite being on the wrong side of that result, Elly De La Cruz did what he could, hitting a home run.
