MLB Prop Bets: Detroit Tigers vs Texas Rangers (May 2, 2026)
The Texas Rangers (16-16) face the Detroit Tigers (16-17) at Comerica Park on Saturday at 7:15pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Kumar Rocker is the probable pitcher for the Rangers, while Keider Montero is the probable pitcher for the Tigers. The Tigers are favored to win at -136, while the Rangers are at +113. The total runs line is set at 8.0, with OVER at -115 and UNDER at -105.
- The Rangers (-186) have a 17-15 Run Line record this season, while the Tigers (+153) hold a record of 14-19.
- The Rangers have a 13-18-1 O/U record this season (meaning 13 games have gone over the total runs line, 18 have gone under and one has resulted in a push). The Tigers have a 16-16-1 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Rangers are averaging 3.9 runs per game this season (27th in the league). Comparatively, the Tigers are averaging +0.5 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 (9th).
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 .237 (ranking 18th in the Major leagues), while the Tigers are batting .249 (9th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Tigers have hit 33 (T16th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Rangers have managed 30 (22nd).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Rangers have recorded 119 RBIs to rank 28th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Tigers have recorded 139 RBIs to rank 14th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Tigers have an earned run average of 3.99 this season (11th in the Majors), while The Rangers have an ERA of 3.48 (4th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Rangers have recorded 278 this season, ranking 11th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Tigers rank T14th for total strikeouts, recording 274.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .241 against the Tigers this season (14th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Rangers' opponents are at .228 (8th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rangers | 5-13-14 | 0-7-8 | 5-6-6 | 2-4-7 | 3-9-7 | 0-0-0 | 1-5-4 |
| Tigers | 7-6-20 | 4-1-8 | 3-5-12 | 7-5-11 | 0-1-9 | 0-0-0 | 2-3-5 |
Lead After Three Innings
The Rangers are +105 to lead after three innings, while the Tigers are -135.
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rangers | 13-13-6 | 3-7-5 | 10-6-1 | 5-5-3 | 8-8-3 | 0-0-0 | 4-5-1 |
| Tigers | 14-13-6 | 8-4-1 | 6-9-5 | 13-7-3 | 1-6-3 | 0-0-0 | 4-6-0 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -130 and the YRFI is paying +100.
- The NRFI is 12-20 in Rangers games this season. The Tigers have a 19-14 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Rangers recorded a 5-4 victory over the Tigers at Comerica Park yesterday. Danny Jansen went yard en route to that victory, hitting a home run to go with an RBI. The Rangers have now won three straight at Comerica Park against the Tigers.
