MLB Prop Bets: Texas Rangers vs Boston Red Sox (September 17, 2026)
The Boston Red Sox (82-70) face the Texas Rangers (76-76) at Globe Life Field on Thursday at 8:05pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Sonny Gray is the probable pitcher for the Red Sox, while Tyler Alexander is the probable pitcher for the Rangers. The Red Sox are favored to win at -142, while the Rangers are at +118. The total runs line is set at 8.0, with OVER at -115 and UNDER at -105.
- These teams share a 72-80 Run Line record this season. The Red Sox are +123 to cover the run line while the Rangers are -149.
- The Red Sox have a 70-78-4 O/U record this season (meaning 70 games have gone over the total runs line, 78 have gone under and four have resulted in a push). The Rangers have a 77-68-7 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Red Sox are averaging 4.4 runs per game this season (19th in the league). Comparatively, the Rangers are averaging 4.2 (25th).
- In the field, the Red Sox are allowing only 3.9 runs per game this season (3rd in the league), while the Rangers are allowing an average of 4.4 runs (14th).
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 Red Sox are at .247 (ranking 12th in the Major leagues), while the Rangers are batting .244 (15th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Rangers have hit 173 (17th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Red Sox have managed 157 (T24th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Red Sox have recorded 638 RBIs to rank 19th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Rangers have recorded 614 RBIs to rank 24th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Rangers have an earned run average of 4.30 this season (22nd in the Majors), while The Red Sox have an ERA of 3.61 (3rd).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Red Sox have recorded 1317 this season, ranking 11th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Rangers rank 14th for total strikeouts, recording 1275.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .249 against the Rangers this season (21st in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Red Sox's opponents are at .243 (16th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Sox | 32-41-79 | 18-18-39 | 14-23-40 | 23-27-57 | 9-14-22 | 0-0-0 | 1-2-7 |
| Rangers | 39-48-65 | 20-24-30 | 19-24-35 | 19-26-33 | 20-22-32 | 0-0-0 | 2-2-6 |
Lead After Three Innings
The Red Sox are -140 to lead after three innings, while the Rangers are +110.
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Sox | 63-57-32 | 36-27-12 | 27-30-20 | 49-36-22 | 14-21-10 | 0-0-0 | 4-4-2 |
| Rangers | 56-64-32 | 31-28-15 | 25-36-17 | 28-36-14 | 28-28-18 | 0-0-0 | 4-4-2 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -115 and the YRFI is paying -115.
- The NRFI is 74-78 in Red Sox games this season. The Rangers have a 63-89 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Rangers recorded a 7-3 victory over the Red Sox at Globe Life Field yesterday. Despite being on the wrong side of that result, Willson Contreras went yard in that matchup, hitting a home run to go with 2 RBIs. The Rangers have now won five straight at Globe Life Field against the Red Sox.
