MLB Prop Bets: Texas Rangers vs Kansas City Royals (May 31, 2026)
The Kansas City Royals (22-36) face the Texas Rangers (27-31) at Globe Life Field on Sunday at 2:35pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Michael Wacha is the probable pitcher for the Royals, while Jack Leiter is the probable pitcher for the Rangers. The Rangers are favored to win at -117, while the Royals are at -103. The total runs line is set at 7.5, with OVER at -114 and UNDER at -105.
- The Royals (+157) have a 25-33 Run Line record this season, while the Rangers (-191) hold a record of 27-31.
- The Royals have a 26-30-2 O/U record this season (meaning 26 games have gone over the total runs line, 30 have gone under and two have resulted in a push). The Rangers have a 23-32-3 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Royals are averaging 3.8 runs per game this season (29th in the league). Comparatively, the Rangers are averaging 4.0 (23rd).
- In the field, the Royals are allowing 4.7 runs per game this season (T22nd in the league), while the Rangers are allowing an average of 3.9 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 Royals are at .234 (ranking 21st in the Major leagues), while the Rangers are batting .234 (22nd).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Rangers have hit 60 (T17th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Royals have managed 52 (23rd).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Royals have recorded 211 RBIs to rank 28th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Rangers have recorded 220 RBIs to rank 24th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Rangers have an earned run average of 3.75 this season (7th in the Majors), while The Royals have an ERA of 4.51 (24th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Royals have recorded 469 this season, ranking 21st in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Rangers rank 17th for total strikeouts, recording 475.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .226 against the Rangers this season (5th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Royals' opponents are at .252 (24th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royals | 9-15-34 | 5-7-20 | 4-8-14 | 4-6-18 | 5-9-16 | 0-0-0 | 2-4-4 |
| Rangers | 13-24-21 | 5-11-11 | 8-13-10 | 7-12-10 | 6-12-11 | 0-0-0 | 4-5-1 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royals | 16-29-13 | 10-14-8 | 6-15-5 | 7-15-6 | 9-14-7 | 0-0-0 | 1-7-2 |
| Rangers | 21-24-13 | 9-11-7 | 12-13-6 | 10-14-5 | 11-10-8 | 0-0-0 | 4-5-1 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -115 and the YRFI is paying -115.
- The NRFI is 32-26 in Royals games this season. The Rangers have a 19-39 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Rangers recorded a 7-6 victory over the Royals at Globe Life Field yesterday. Carter Jensen was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a single and recording 3 RBIs.
