MLB Prop Bets: Atlanta Braves vs Texas Rangers (July 18, 2026)
The Texas Rangers (49-48) face the Atlanta Braves (56-40) at Truist Park on Saturday at 4:10pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. MacKenzie Gore is the probable pitcher for the Rangers, while Owen Murphy is the probable pitcher for the Braves. The Braves are favored to win at -117, while the Rangers are at -103. The total runs line is set at 9.0, with OVER at -112 and UNDER at -108.
- The Rangers (+157) have a 45-52 Run Line record this season, while the Braves (-191) hold a record of 55-41.
- The Rangers have a 49-45-3 O/U record this season (meaning 49 games have gone over the total runs line, 45 have gone under and three have resulted in a push). The Braves have a 45-43-8 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Rangers are averaging 4.1 runs per game this season (25th in the league). Comparatively, the Braves are averaging +0.8 more at 4.9 runs (6th).
- In the field, the Rangers are allowing 4.4 runs per game this season (T12th in the league), while the Braves are allowing an average of 3.8 runs (4th).
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 .244 (ranking 13th in the Major leagues), while the Braves are batting .249 (9th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Braves have hit 124 (8th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Rangers have managed 109 (19th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Rangers have recorded 385 RBIs to rank 23rd in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Braves have recorded 458 RBIs to rank 5th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Braves have an earned run average of 3.58 this season (5th in the Majors), while The Rangers have an ERA of 4.25 (18th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Rangers have recorded 822 this season, ranking 14th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Braves rank T17th for total strikeouts, recording 811.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .227 against the Braves this season (3rd in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Rangers' opponents are at .244 (17th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rangers | 24-35-38 | 10-19-17 | 14-16-21 | 11-18-18 | 13-17-20 | 0-0-0 | 2-4-4 |
| Braves | 24-23-49 | 14-6-26 | 10-17-23 | 20-17-32 | 4-6-17 | 0-0-0 | 2-3-5 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rangers | 37-39-21 | 18-19-9 | 19-20-12 | 16-21-10 | 21-18-11 | 0-0-0 | 5-4-1 |
| Braves | 40-33-23 | 23-13-10 | 17-20-13 | 34-19-16 | 6-14-7 | 0-0-0 | 4-3-3 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying +100 and the YRFI is paying -130.
- The NRFI is 36-61 in Rangers games this season. The Braves have a 45-51 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Braves recorded a lopsided 15-1 victory against the Rangers at Truist Park yesterday. Drake Baldwin dominated at the plate in that matchup, notching 1 home run, 2 singles and 5 RBIs. That result snapped the Rangers' four-game winning streak against the Braves.
