MLB Prop Bets: Texas Rangers vs Chicago Cubs (May 10, 2026)
The Chicago Cubs (27-13) face the Texas Rangers (18-21) at Globe Life Field on Sunday at 2:35pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Jameson Taillon is the probable pitcher for the Cubs, while Jacob deGrom is the probable pitcher for the Rangers. The Rangers are favored to win at -131, while the Cubs are at +109. The total runs line is set at 8.0, with OVER at -108 and UNDER at -112.
- The Cubs (-194) have a 20-20 Run Line record this season, while the Rangers (+159) hold a record of 19-20.
- The Cubs have a 23-15-2 O/U record this season (meaning 23 games have gone over the total runs line, 15 have gone under and two have resulted in a push). The Rangers have a 15-23-1 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Cubs are averaging 5.4 runs per game this season (T2nd in the league). Comparatively, the Rangers are averaging only 3.7 (28th).
- In the field, the Cubs are allowing 4.1 runs per game this season (8th in the league), while the Rangers are allowing an average of 3.9 runs (5th).
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 Cubs are at .255 (ranking 4th in the Major leagues), while the Rangers are batting .233 (22nd).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Rangers have hit 36 (T22nd in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Cubs have managed 51 (6th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Cubs have been outstanding this season, recording 198 RBIs to rank 4th in the MLB. Comparatively, the Rangers have performed poorly in this area, recording only 139 RBIs to rank 28th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Rangers have an earned run average of 3.75 this season (7th in the Majors), while The Cubs have an ERA of 3.82 (9th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Cubs have recorded 330 this season, ranking 19th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Rangers rank T15th for total strikeouts, recording 334.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .233 against the Rangers this season (10th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Cubs' opponents are at .227 (7th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | 7-7-26 | 5-3-15 | 2-4-11 | 6-3-19 | 1-4-7 | 0-0-0 | 3-1-6 |
| Rangers | 7-16-16 | 0-8-9 | 7-8-7 | 2-4-7 | 5-12-9 | 0-0-0 | 3-4-3 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | 21-11-8 | 13-5-5 | 8-6-3 | 16-6-6 | 5-5-2 | 0-0-0 | 7-3-0 |
| Rangers | 15-15-9 | 4-8-5 | 11-7-4 | 5-5-3 | 10-10-6 | 0-0-0 | 3-3-4 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -140 and the YRFI is paying +105.
- The NRFI is 26-14 in Cubs games this season. The Rangers have a 14-25 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Rangers recorded a 6-0 victory over the Cubs at Globe Life Field yesterday. Josh Jung dominated at the plate in that matchup, notching 1 home run, 2 singles and an RBI.
