MLB Prop Bets: Texas Rangers vs Cleveland Guardians (June 5, 2026)
The Cleveland Guardians (36-28) face the Texas Rangers (30-32) at Globe Life Field on Friday at 8:15pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Parker Messick is the probable pitcher for the Guardians, while Kumar Rocker is the probable pitcher for the Rangers. The Guardians are favored to win at -143, while the Rangers are at +119. The total runs line is set at 7.5, with OVER at -105 and UNDER at -114.
- The Guardians (+124) have a 32-32 Run Line record this season, while the Rangers (-149) hold a record of 29-33.
- The Guardians have a 32-32-0 O/U record this season (meaning 32 games have gone over the total runs line and 32 have gone under). The Rangers have a 26-33-3 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Guardians are averaging 4.1 runs per game this season (21st in the league). Comparatively, the Rangers are averaging 4.0 (24th).
- In the field, the Guardians are allowing 4.0 runs per game this season (8th 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 Guardians are at .232 (ranking 26th in the Major leagues), while the Rangers are batting .235 (22nd).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Rangers have hit 60 (T20th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Guardians have managed 60 (T20th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Guardians have recorded 253 RBIs to rank 19th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Rangers have recorded 238 RBIs to rank T24th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Rangers have an earned run average of 3.72 this season (6th in the Majors), while The Guardians have an ERA of 3.73 (7th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Guardians have recorded 595 this season, ranking 1st in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Rangers rank 15th for total strikeouts, recording 519.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .229 against the Rangers this season (6th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Guardians' opponents are at .237 (12th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guardians | 13-10-41 | 8-5-18 | 5-5-23 | 8-7-21 | 5-3-20 | 0-0-0 | 2-2-6 |
| Rangers | 14-25-23 | 6-11-11 | 8-14-12 | 8-12-12 | 6-13-11 | 0-0-0 | 5-3-2 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guardians | 25-20-19 | 15-9-7 | 10-11-12 | 15-10-11 | 10-10-8 | 0-0-0 | 3-4-3 |
| Rangers | 22-26-14 | 10-11-7 | 12-15-7 | 11-15-6 | 11-11-8 | 0-0-0 | 5-4-1 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -145 and the YRFI is paying +110.
- The NRFI is 38-26 in Guardians games this season. The Rangers have a 21-41 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Guardians recorded a 9-8 extra innings victory over the Rangers at Progressive Field when these teams last met on September 28, 2025. Jose Ramirez led the way to that victory, hitting a home run.
