Houston Astros vs Texas Rangers Betting Picks & Predictions
This Sunday Night Baseball matchup features the Houston Astros facing off against the Texas Rangers in the third game of their series. The Rangers have taken the first two
Game outlook
This Sunday Night Baseball matchup features the Houston Astros facing off against the Texas Rangers in the third game of their series. The Rangers have taken the first two games decisively, with scores of 10-2 and 7-2, putting them in first place in the AL West. The Astros are currently 4.5 games back in fourth place. Ronel Blanco will start on the mound for Houston, while Dane Dunning will start for Texas. The game is set to begin at 7:00 EST at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, and will be broadcast on ESPN. Currently, Texas is favored to win with the opening betting line at -110 and the current line at Texas -111.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Astros -105 | Rangers -111
Spread: Astros +1.5 (-192) | Rangers -1.5 (+167)
Total: Over/Under 10.25 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Texas will win straight-up is 53%.
Houston Astros
The Houston Astros have had a slow start in the 2024 season with a 81-81 record, facing tough opponents in their opening schedule. Despite this, the team has time to climb back up in the AL West standings. Jose Altuve has been a standout player, with three home runs and a .378 batting average so far. Yainer Diaz and Kyle Tucker have also been strong contributors, while Blanco delivered a stellar performance with a no-hitter in his first game. The team is currently ranked 21st in offense with an average of 4.00 runs per game and 13th in defense allowing 4.13 runs per game. For more sports betting opportunities, consider using BetMGM Sportsbook with the code "WAWBET" for potential bonus bets.