MLB Prop Bets: Texas Rangers vs Tampa Bay Rays (September 3, 2026)
The Tampa Bay Rays (83-56) face the Texas Rangers (69-71) at Globe Life Field on Thursday at 8:05pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Shane McClanahan is the probable pitcher for the Rays, while Cal Quantrill is the probable pitcher for the Rangers. The Rays are favored to win at -130, while the Rangers are at +108. The total runs line is set at 7.5, with OVER at -119 and UNDER at -101.
- The Rays (+134) have a 76-63 Run Line record this season, while the Rangers (-162) hold a record of 63-77.
- The Rays have a 64-71-4 O/U record this season (meaning 64 games have gone over the total runs line, 71 have gone under and four have resulted in a push). The Rangers have a 70-64-6 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Rays are averaging 4.5 runs per game this season (13th in the league). Comparatively, the Rangers are averaging only 4.1 (26th).
- In the field, the Rays are allowing 4.2 runs per game this season (8th in the league), while the Rangers are allowing an average of 4.4 runs (T14th).
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 Rays are at .261 (ranking 1st in the Major leagues), while the Rangers are batting .243 (16th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Rangers have hit 157 (T16th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Rays have managed 144 (23rd).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Rays have recorded 596 RBIs to rank 17th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Rangers have recorded 552 RBIs to rank 25th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Rangers have an earned run average of 4.30 this season (22nd in the Majors), while The Rays have an ERA of 3.78 (8th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Rays have recorded 1139 this season, ranking 18th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Rangers rank 13th for total strikeouts, recording 1184.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .250 against the Rangers this season (21st in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Rays' opponents are at .231 (5th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rays | 33-28-78 | 17-13-42 | 16-15-36 | 25-21-49 | 8-7-29 | 0-0-0 | 2-1-7 |
| Rangers | 37-46-57 | 20-22-26 | 17-24-31 | 19-25-31 | 18-21-26 | 0-0-0 | 3-4-3 |
Lead After Three Innings
The Rays are -130 to lead after three innings, while the Rangers are +100.
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rays | 56-42-41 | 28-22-22 | 28-20-19 | 43-30-22 | 13-12-19 | 0-0-0 | 5-1-4 |
| Rangers | 52-60-28 | 30-25-13 | 22-35-15 | 27-35-13 | 25-25-15 | 0-0-0 | 4-4-2 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -115 and the YRFI is paying -110.
- The NRFI is 73-66 in Rays games this season. The Rangers have a 55-85 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Rays recorded a 3-2 victory over the Rangers at Tropicana Field when these teams last met on July 30. Jonny Deluca was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a single and recording an RBI.
