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Cleveland Guardians Favored to Secure Victory Against Texas Rangers in Saturday Matchup - Betting Odds and Stats Preview

The Texas Rangers will face off against the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday at 7:10 p.m. ET, with Jon Gray starting on the mound for the Rangers and Ben Lively starting for the Guardians. Cleveland is the betting favorite for the matchup, opening at -107 and currently listed at Cleveland -126. The outcome of Friday's game has not yet been determined.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rangers +114 | Guardians -126
• Spread: Rangers +1.5 (-193) | Guardians -1.5 (+165)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cleveland will win straight-up is 56%.

Texas vs Cleveland Stats

Texas Rangers

Texas enters their upcoming series against the Guardians with a record of 59-69 after a recent series win over the Pirates. The Rangers offense is currently ranked 20th in the majors with a slash line of .238/.306/.369. In past matchups against Lively, several Rangers hitters have had success at the plate. The team will be starting right-hander Jon Gray, who has a 5-4 record with a 4.40 ERA this season. Gray is 1-2 with a 4.19 ERA on the road. Overall, Texas has a team ERA of 4.38, ranking 23rd in the league. In terms of power rankings, the Rangers are currently ranked 29 with their offense ranked 21st, defense 19th, and holding a 59-69 record for the season.

Cleveland Guardians Analysis

Cleveland enters the series with the Guardians with a 73-54 record, despite coming off a series loss to the New York Yankees. They will be starting right-hander Ben Lively, who holds a 10-8 record with a 3.68 ERA. In his last start, Lively went six innings allowing two runs against Milwaukee. At home this season, Lively has a record of 6-2 with a 3.42 ERA. Cleveland has a team ERA of 3.78, ranking 8th in the league. The Guardians' offense has been league average, slashing .236/.308/.393, which ranks 21st, 18th, and 17th in the majors. At home this season, Cleveland is slashing .243/.316/.413. Against Gray, Freeman is 1-for-3, Naylor hits .333 in 15 ABs, Gimenez hits .250 in 8 ABs, Hedges hits .208 in 24 ABs, while Ramirez is hitting just .091 in 11 ABs. The Guardians have a power ranking of 11 and rank 13th for offense, scoring an average of 4.51 runs per game. They also rank 4th for defense, giving up an average of 3.97 runs per game. In their last three matchups, Texas went 2-1 against Cleveland.

Cleveland Guardians Favored to Secure Victory Against Texas Rangers in Saturday Matchup

The Texas Rangers have faced challenges this season following their previous World Series win. Saturday's match against the Cleveland Guardians presents a favorable opportunity for the Guardians to secure a victory. Lively, who has demonstrated strong pitching performance throughout the season, is anticipated to effectively contain the Rangers' lineup. In contrast, Gray has encountered difficulties amid his return from injury. Additionally, the Rangers' bullpen is expected to face challenges against the formidable offense of the Guardians. Statistically, Texas holds a road record of 25-38, while Cleveland boasts an impressive home record of 38-20 this season. Therefore, it is recommended to consider placing a wager on the Cleveland Guardians to win on the money line in this matchup.

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