MLB Prop Bets: Texas Rangers vs Tampa Bay Rays (September 4, 2026)
The Tampa Bay Rays (83-57) face the Texas Rangers (70-71) at Globe Life Field on Friday at 8:05pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Nick Martinez is the probable pitcher for the Rays, while Kumar Rocker is the probable pitcher for the Rangers. The Rays are favored to win at -115, while the Rangers are at -105. The total runs line is set at 8.0, with OVER at -108 and UNDER at -112.
- The Rays (+144) have a 76-64 Run Line record this season, while the Rangers (-175) hold a record of 64-77.
- The Rays have a 64-72-4 O/U record this season (meaning 64 games have gone over the total runs line, 72 have gone under and four have resulted in a push). The Rangers have a 70-65-6 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Rays are averaging 4.5 runs per game this season (16th 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 (T13th).
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 .260 (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 158 (16th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Rays have managed 144 (T24th).
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 558 RBIs to rank 24th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Rangers have an earned run average of 4.27 this season (21st in the Majors), while The Rays have an ERA of 3.79 (8th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Rays have recorded 1144 this season, ranking 18th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Rangers rank 12th for total strikeouts, recording 1190.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .249 against the Rangers this season (20th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Rays' opponents are at .232 (4th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rays | 33-28-79 | 17-13-42 | 16-15-37 | 25-21-50 | 8-7-29 | 0-0-0 | 2-1-7 |
| Rangers | 37-46-58 | 20-22-27 | 17-24-31 | 19-25-31 | 18-21-27 | 0-0-0 | 3-4-3 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rays | 56-42-42 | 28-22-22 | 28-20-20 | 43-30-23 | 13-12-19 | 0-0-0 | 5-1-4 |
| Rangers | 52-60-29 | 30-25-14 | 22-35-15 | 27-35-13 | 25-25-16 | 0-0-0 | 3-4-3 |
NRFI/YRFI
- The NRFI is 74-66 in Rays games this season. The Rangers have a 56-85 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Rangers recorded a 6-0 victory over the Rays at Globe Life Field yesterday. Corey Seager went yard en route to that victory, hitting a home run to go with 2 RBIs. The Rangers have now won 10 straight at Globe Life Field against the Rays.
