MLB Prop Bets: Detroit Tigers vs Texas Rangers (May 1, 2026)
The Texas Rangers (15-16) face the Detroit Tigers (16-16) at Comerica Park on Friday at 6:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. MacKenzie Gore is the probable pitcher for the Rangers, while Jack Flaherty is the probable pitcher for the Tigers. The Tigers are favored to win at -118, while the Rangers are at -102. The total runs line is set at 8.0, with OVER at -118 and UNDER at -102.
- The Rangers (+154) have a 16-15 Run Line record this season, while the Tigers (-188) hold a record of 14-18.
- The Rangers have a 12-18-1 O/U record this season (meaning 12 games have gone over the total runs line, 18 have gone under and one has resulted in a push). The Tigers have a 15-16-1 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Rangers are averaging 3.9 runs per game this season (26th in the league). Comparatively, the Tigers are averaging +0.6 more at 4.4 runs (16th).
- In the field, the Rangers are allowing only 3.6 runs per game this season (4th in the league), while the Tigers are allowing an average of 4.2 runs (8th).
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 Rangers are at .236 (ranking 20th in the Major leagues), while the Tigers are batting .250 (8th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Tigers have hit 33 (T15th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Rangers have managed 29 (T22nd).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Rangers have recorded 114 RBIs to rank 28th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Tigers have recorded 135 RBIs to rank T13th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Tigers have an earned run average of 3.96 this season (T10th in the Majors), while The Rangers have an ERA of 3.47 (4th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Rangers have recorded 272 this season, ranking 10th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Tigers rank 15th for total strikeouts, recording 263.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .240 against the Tigers this season (14th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Rangers' opponents are at .229 (9th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rangers | 4-13-14 | 0-7-8 | 4-6-6 | 2-4-7 | 2-9-7 | 0-0-0 | 0-6-4 |
| Tigers | 7-5-20 | 4-0-8 | 3-5-12 | 7-4-11 | 0-1-9 | 0-0-0 | 2-2-6 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rangers | 12-13-6 | 3-7-5 | 9-6-1 | 5-5-3 | 7-8-3 | 0-0-0 | 3-6-1 |
| Tigers | 14-12-6 | 8-3-1 | 6-9-5 | 13-6-3 | 1-6-3 | 0-0-0 | 4-6-0 |
NRFI/YRFI
- The NRFI is 12-19 in Rangers games this season. The Tigers have a 19-13 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Tigers recorded an upset 2-1 victory over the Rangers at Globe Life Field when these teams last met on July 20, 2025. Gleyber Torres led the way to that victory, hitting a home run. That result snapped the Rangers' four-game winning streak against the Tigers.
