Friday’s contest features the Cleveland Guardians (73-54) and the Texas Rangers (59-69) facing off at Progressive Field in what is expected to be a competitive matchup, with a projected 4-3 victory for the Guardians according to our computer prediction. Game time is at 7:10 p.m. ET on August 23.

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Guardians vs. Rangers Matchup Info

• When: Friday, August 23, 2024 at 7:10 p.m. ET
• Where: Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio
• How to Watch on TV: BSGL
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Guardians vs. Rangers Predictions

• Score Prediction: Guardians 4, Rangers 3
• Total Prediction: Under 7.5 runs

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Guardians vs. Rangers Betting Lines

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Guardians Betting Insights

• Cleveland has come away with 50 wins in the 77 contests it has been listed as the favorite in this season.
• This year, the Guardians have won 20 of 32 games when listed as at least -143 or better on the moneyline.
• Contests involving Cleveland have gone over the total set by oddsmakers in 61 of 127 chances this season.
• The Guardians had a 2-4 record across the six games they were favored on the moneyline in their past 15 matchups.
• In its past 15 matchups — all had a set run total — Cleveland and its opponents combined to go over the total six times.

Rangers Betting Insights

• Texas has been the underdog on the moneyline 52 total times this season. It has finished 17-35 in those games.
• The Rangers are 6-14 (winning only 30% of their games) when they have played as a moneyline underdog of +120 or longer.
• Texas has played in 127 games with a set over/under, and it has combined with opponents to go over the total 54 times (54-67-6).
• In eight games as underdogs in their past 15 matchups, the Rangers had a record of 1-7.
• In its past 15 games with a total, Texas and its opponents have failed to hit the over 10 times.

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Guardians vs. Rangers Probable Pitchers

Guardians’ Starting Pitcher: Tanner Bibee

• The 25-year-old has an ERA of 3.33, a 4.5 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.081 in 24 games this season.
• Tanner Bibee’s team has won 76.5% of his starts when they are favored on the moneyline (13-4).
• Bibee’s team has won 18 of his 24 starts this season.
• In Bibee’s 24 starts with a total, the teams have hit the over 10 times.

Rangers’ Starting Pitcher: Nathan Eovaldi

• During 22 games this season, the 34-year-old has amassed a 3.76 ERA and 8.7 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .229 to his opponents.
• The Rangers are 2-5 in Eovaldi’s seven starts this season that they were the moneyline underdog.
• Eovaldi’s team has a 12-10 record in his 22 starts.
• Nathan Eovaldi has had 22 starts with a set total this season, and the teams combined to hit the over in nine of those games.

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Guardians’ 2024 Performance

Rangers’ 2024 Performance

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