MLB Prop Bets: Texas Rangers vs Minnesota Twins (June 18, 2026)
The Minnesota Twins (35-40) face the Texas Rangers (35-38) at Globe Life Field on Thursday at 2:35pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Joe Ryan is the probable pitcher for the Twins, while Jack Leiter is the probable pitcher for the Rangers. The Twins are favored to win at -125, while the Rangers are at +104. The total runs line is set at 7.5, with OVER at -119 and UNDER at -102.
- The Twins (+130) have a 41-34 Run Line record this season, while the Rangers (-157) hold a record of 34-39.
- The Twins have a 44-26-5 O/U record this season (meaning 44 games have gone over the total runs line, 26 have gone under and five have resulted in a push). The Rangers have a 31-39-3 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Twins are averaging 4.7 runs per game this season (8th in the league). Comparatively, the Rangers are averaging only 4.0 (28th).
- In the field, the Twins are allowing a whopping 5.1 runs per game this season (27th in the league), while the Rangers are allowing an average of 4.0 runs (7th).
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 Twins are at .241 (ranking 18th in the Major leagues), while the Rangers are batting .238 (21st).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Rangers have hit 72 (T22nd in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Twins have managed 90 (12th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Twins have recorded 335 RBIs to rank 8th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Rangers have recorded 277 RBIs to rank 28th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Rangers have an earned run average of 3.85 this season (7th in the Majors), while The Twins have an ERA of 4.78 (27th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Twins have recorded 607 this season, ranking 15th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Rangers rank T16th for total strikeouts, recording 601.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .234 against the Rangers this season (7th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Twins' 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twins | 17-20-38 | 10-8-21 | 7-12-17 | 3-5-8 | 14-15-30 | 0-0-0 | 2-3-5 |
| Rangers | 17-29-27 | 7-14-12 | 10-15-15 | 9-14-15 | 8-15-12 | 0-0-0 | 3-3-4 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twins | 29-30-16 | 16-13-10 | 13-17-6 | 6-6-4 | 23-24-12 | 0-0-0 | 3-5-2 |
| Rangers | 26-32-15 | 11-14-8 | 15-18-7 | 13-18-7 | 13-14-8 | 0-0-0 | 4-5-1 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -120 and the YRFI is paying -105.
- The NRFI is 34-41 in Twins games this season. The Rangers have a 25-48 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Twins recorded a 12-2 extra innings victory over the Rangers at Globe Life Field on Tuesday. Kody Clemens was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a double and recording 3 RBIs. The Twins have now won three straight against the Rangers.
