Texas Rangers vs Houston Astros Betting Picks & Predictions
The second chapter of the Lone Star Rivalry sees the Texas Rangers facing off against the Houston Astros in a three-game series. Both teams are coming off recent losses, with
Game outlook
The second chapter of the Lone Star Rivalry sees the Texas Rangers facing off against the Houston Astros in a three-game series. Both teams are coming off recent losses, with the Rangers falling to Oakland and the Astros being swept by Kansas City. The article was written ahead of the series opener at Minute Maid Park, with Andrew Heaney set to pitch for the Rangers and Ronel Blanco for the Astros. Houston is favored to win, opening at -144.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Rangers +126 | Astros -144
Spread: Rangers +1.5 (-163) | Astros -1.5 (+140)
Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 59%.
Texas Rangers
The Texas Rangers lost for the fourth time in five games against the A's. They managed just one hit in the game and were unable to capitalize with runners in scoring position. Jon Gray took the loss on the mound, while Andrew Heaney is expected to start the next game. Heaney has struggled in his first two starts this season. Texas is ranked 7th in offense and defense, with a 80-82 record this season.
Houston Astros Analysis
The Houston Astros struggled in a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals, being outscored 28-7 and falling to a 81-81 record. The Astros are currently in last place in the AL West, trailing the Texas Rangers by 3.5 games. In their recent loss to the Royals, Jose Altuve had three hits, while Yainer Diaz and Mauricio Dubon each contributed two hits. Hunter Brown suffered a tough outing, giving up nine runs in less than an inning. Ronel Blanco will take the mound for the Astros in his third start of the season. He holds a 2-0 record with a 0.00 ERA and 11 strikeouts over 15 innings. Blanco's last start resulted in a win against the Rangers, where he pitched six shutout innings. In his career, Blanco has a 2-1 record at Minute Maid Park. The Astros currently have a power ranking of 17 and rank 19th in offense, scoring an average of 4.00 runs per game. The Texas Rangers have won 2 out of their last 3 matchups against Houston. To improve your MLB betting picks, consider staying informed with our top selections.