The Texas Rangers gave the Cleveland Indians a 9-0 shellacking when the two clubs kicked off their series Thursday, which is really nothing new. The Rangers have taken six of the past eight meetings with the Tribe while averaging 6.4 runs per game. The Rangers and Indians continue their weekend series Friday in Arlington.
After a subpar start to the season, Corey Kluber has rounded into Cy Young form. In his past eight starts, Kluber has a 1.78 ERA and has pitched into the seventh inning on six occasions.
There is no Rangers’ pitcher who has enjoyed playing in Arlington quite like Martin Perez. The lefty has a 2.36 ERA at home this season compared to a dreadful 6.23 ERA on the road.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Baseball betting odds makers, including Sportsbook, opened the Texas Rangers as 145 moneyline underdogs in this matchup. Over under total bettors saw the number open at 9 at shops such as Sportsbook.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 5.1-1.6 win for the Rangers. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Cleveland Indians vs Texas Rangers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
75-53 Texas battles the Indians, currently with a 72-54 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Texas vs Cleveland injuries news.
The Texas Rangers sit at No. 15 in the current MLB power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Cleveland Indians sit at No. 17 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Texas Rangers No. 11-rated offense, averaging 4.66 runs per game, against a Cleveland Indians defense that ranks No. 10 at 4.23 in runs allowed per game. The Texas Rangers have averaged 8.91 hits per game so far, less than Cleveland Indians batters have averaged on the year (9.06 hits per game).
Texas owns the No. 20 defense, allowing 4.66 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Cleveland's No. 10-rated defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Indians were shut out in their last start, struggling to get much going against the Texas staff and losing 9-0 to the Rangers on Thursday at Globe Life Park.
Next Betting Matchups
Cleveland at Texas, Saturday, August 27th