MLB Prop Bets: Texas Rangers vs Pittsburgh Pirates (April 23, 2026)
The Pittsburgh Pirates (14-10) face the Texas Rangers (12-12) at Globe Life Field on Thursday at 8:05pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Bubba Chandler is the probable pitcher for the Pirates, while Jacob deGrom is the probable pitcher for the Rangers. The Rangers are favored to win at -163, while the Pirates are at +135. The total runs line is set at 8.0, with OVER at -112 and UNDER at -108.
- The Pirates (-156) have a 15-9 Run Line record this season, while the Rangers (+129) hold a record of 13-11.
- The Pirates have a 13-11-0 O/U record this season (meaning 13 games have gone over the total runs line and 11 have gone under). The Rangers have an 11-12-1 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Pirates are averaging 5.1 runs per game this season (7th in the league). Comparatively, the Rangers are averaging only 4.2 (18th).
- In the field, the Pirates are allowing 4.0 runs per game this season (T10th in the league), while the Rangers are allowing an average of 3.8 runs (6th).
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 Pirates are at .250 (ranking 11th in the Major leagues), while the Rangers are batting .239 (15th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Rangers have hit 25 (T16th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Pirates have managed 27 (T10th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Pirates have recorded 118 RBIs to rank 6th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Rangers have recorded 96 RBIs to rank 21st.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Rangers have an earned run average of 3.61 this season (9th in the Majors), while The Pirates have an ERA of 3.33 (3rd).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Pirates have recorded 227 this season, ranking 6th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Rangers rank 10th for total strikeouts, recording 219.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .234 against the Rangers this season (13th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Pirates' opponents are at .224 (5th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirates | 9-3-12 | 4-2-7 | 5-1-5 | 5-2-5 | 4-1-7 | 0-0-0 | 6-2-2 |
| Rangers | 4-10-10 | 0-4-4 | 4-6-6 | 2-2-5 | 2-8-5 | 0-0-0 | 3-6-1 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirates | 12-4-8 | 7-1-5 | 5-3-3 | 7-2-3 | 5-2-5 | 0-0-0 | 6-3-1 |
| Rangers | 11-8-5 | 2-2-4 | 9-6-1 | 4-2-3 | 7-6-2 | 0-0-0 | 6-3-1 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -130 and the YRFI is paying +100.
- The NRFI is 12-12 in Pirates games this season. The Rangers have an 8-16 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Pirates recorded an 8-4 victory over the Rangers at Globe Life Field yesterday. Josh Jung was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a single and recording 2 RBIs.
