The Texas Rangers own the best record in the American League, and their play at home is a major reason for that. The Rangers play host to AL Central-leading Cleveland Indians on Sunday.
- The Indians are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
- The OVER is 6-0 in Salazar's last 6 starts.
- The OVER is 5-1-1 in the last 7 meetings.
Danny Salazar and Derek Holland will get the start for both teams. Salazar (11-5, 3.90 ERA) is struggling to find his form lately. The 26-year-old has won once in his last seven outings and owns a bloated 19.29 ERA in three August starts after losing to Oakland on Tuesday.
Holland (5-6, 4.92) was great in his first major league start in more than two months last week, holding Cincinnati to one run over six innings. The Ohio native is 3-1 in six starts at home this season with a 3.73 ERA.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Cleveland Indians were -120 moneyline favorites in this one earlier in the day at most online sportsbooks including Sportsbook. The total was 9.5 at Sportsbook for those preferring over under betting.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 3.7-3.2 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
Texas (76-54) will face the 73-55 Indians in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Texas vs Cleveland injuries news.
The Texas Rangers vs Cleveland Indians odds would favor the Rangers if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. Texas is rated No. 15 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Cleveland is at No. 17.
Statistical Matchup
On offense, it's a battle between the Texas Rangers and its No. 10-rated batting order, averaging 4.65 runs per nine innings, against the No. 5 line up of the Cleveland Indians at 4.93 runs per outing.
Cleveland brings the No. 10-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Rangers's No. 19-ranked defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
A Griffin shut down the Indians in their last game, striking out 6 in a 7-0 shutout over Cleveland in baseball action at Globe Life Park.
- Cleveland is 1-10 ATS in its last 11 games
- Cleveland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
- Cleveland is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
- Cleveland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- Texas is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
- Texas is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
- Texas is 7-15 ATS in its last 22 games at home
- Texas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Cleveland home to Minnesota, Monday, August 29th
Texas home to Seattle, Monday, August 29th
