The Cleveland Indians host Texas on Wednesday, looking to pick up a win and improve their 15-13 mark against the 12-19 Rangers in MLB betting odds action at Progressive Field.
The Cleveland Indians will turn to Corey Kluber and his 4-1 record as they look for a win in this one, while the Texas Rangers send Matt Moore (1-3) to the hill.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Baseball betting odds makers, including Sportsbook, opened the Cleveland Indians as -300 moneyline favorites in this matchup. Over under total bettors saw the number open at 8 at shops such as Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 6.8-1.6 victory for the Indians. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Texas Rangers vs Cleveland Indians Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Cleveland (15-13) will face the 12-19 Rangers in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Cleveland vs Texas injuries news.
The Cleveland Indians vs Texas Rangers odds would favor the Indians if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. Cleveland is rated No. 14 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Texas is at No. 26.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Cleveland Indians No. 25 ranked offense (3.86 runs per game) against a Texas Rangers defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 25 at 5.19 runs allowed per game. The Cleveland Indians have been averaging 7.96 hits per game, less than the Texas Rangers have managed so far this season (8.06 hits on average).
Cleveland owns the No. 7 defense, allowing 3.86 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Texas's No. 25-rated defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Texas won a close affair on Tuesday in their last outing, defeating Cleveland 8-6 in extra innings at Progressive Field.
Next Betting Matchups
Texas home to Boston, Thursday, May 3rd
Cleveland home to Toronto, Thursday, May 3rd