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Houston Astros poised for victory against struggling Texas Rangers as they near the top of the AL West

The Houston Astros have made a strong comeback in the 2024 season, rising near the top of the American League West and putting the rest of the AL on notice. They will face off against the struggling Texas Rangers, who are in danger of missing the playoffs. The expected pitching matchup for Tuesday's game is LHP Framber Valdez for the Astros and RHP Tyler Mahle for the Rangers. Houston is the betting favorite with a current line of -114.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Astros -114 | Rangers +103
• Spread: Astros -1.5 (+145) | Rangers +1.5 (-167)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 53%.

Houston vs Texas Stats

Houston Astros

The Houston Astros, historically one of baseball's top teams, have had a mixed season so far with both impressive winning streaks and disappointing losses. Despite a less powerful offense compared to past years, they still rank 13th in runs scored and their pitching staff is holding strong at 14th in team ERA despite injuries. With star pitcher Framber Valdez on a winning streak, there is optimism for the team's future performance. Despite a recent tough loss to the Rangers, Houston still holds a power ranking of 21, ranking 13th in offense and 10th in defense. They currently hold a record of 57-55 for the season.

Texas Rangers Analysis

Despite their surprise run to the World Series last year, the Texas Rangers have struggled this season with a 31-25 record at home. Their lineup has been struggling, ranking 18th in runs scored in the league, and their pitching staff ranks 21st. It looks like a new World Series winner will emerge in 2024. Veteran righty Tyler Mahle will take the mound for the Rangers in their upcoming game, coming off a recent come-from-behind victory. The team currently has a power ranking of 27, ranking 16th in offense and 18th in defense. The Rangers are currently 54-59 overall and have lost their last three matchups against the Houston Astros.

Struggling Astros and Rangers Face Off in Close Competition, Astros Have Pitching Edge for Victory

Both the Astros and Rangers have been struggling in their recent games. The Astros hold a 4-6 record in their last 10 games, while the Rangers have a slightly worse record of 3-7, including just one win in their four home games. Their head-to-head record in 2024 is tied at 5-5, with a 2-2 record in Texas. Despite the close competition, the Astros have the advantage of having Framber Valdez pitching in Game 2. This should give them the edge they need to secure a victory in this matchup.

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