Texas Rangers vs Cleveland Guardians Prediction MLB Picks 8/23/24

In this article, we will formulate a Texas Rangers vs Cleveland Guardians prediction for this MLB game on Friday, August 23rd, at Progressive Field.  To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Rangers recent form and recent player performance 

-The Guardians recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving New York

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Cleveland

-Recent betting trends in games played between Texas and Cleveland.

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Rangers and Guardians. 

Guardians are Suddenly Struggling

The Guardians are suddenly struggling, and they have lost two games in a row against the New York Yankees. Over the last two games, the Guardians’ offense has managed only one run total, and they need to find a way to turn it around quickly. All of a sudden, the American League Central is getting more competitive. The Guardians are averaging 4.55 runs, while their pitching is giving up 3.95 runs per game. The offense is ranked 13th in the league, while the pitching is ranked 3rd. Getting the start for the Guardians will be Tanner Bibee who sits with a 10-5 record and an ERA of 3.33. In his last start against the Milwaukee Brewers, he five innings, giving up three hits and one run. 

Why the Guardians Will Beat the Rangers

• The Guardians have won each of their last nine games against the Rangers at Progressive Field following a loss.
• The Rangers have lost each of their last nine Friday night road games.
• The Guardians have covered the run line in each of their last nine games against the Rangers at Progressive Field following a loss.
• The Rangers have failed to cover the run line in nine of their last 10 night games against the Guardians following a win.

An Awful Season for the Rangers

It’s been an awful season for the Rangers, but they are coming off a win in the last game. The Rangers faced off against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday, and they were able to secure the 1-0 victory. Andrew Heaney ha a strong start, going five innings, giving up five hits and zero runs. He had eight strikeouts. The Rangers are averaging 4.19 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.48 runs per game. The offense is ranked 19th in the league, while the pitching is ranked 19th. Corey Seager has hit 28 home runs and driven in 68 RBIs so far this season. Getting the start for the Rangers will be Nathan Eovaldi who sits with an 8-7 record and an ERA of 3.76. In his last start against the Minnesota Twins he went seven innings giving up six hits and four runs. 

Texas Rangers vs Cleveland Guardians Prediction 

The Guardians struggled the last couple of games against the Yankees, but this is a much easier matchup going against the Rangers. Bibee is on the mound for Cleveland, and he sits with an ERA of 3.33. Bibee is going to have a strong start, and the Rangers’ offense is going to have zero answer. The Guardians are going to come out on top here. Back the Guardians.