The Texas Rangers will go for their fourth consecutive win as they play host to the Houston Astros at Globe Life Park. The matchup will get underway at 8:05 p.m. ET and fans looking to watch it can tune in to ATTSN Southwest.
Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers Odds
Texas (receiving +120 odds) is the home-team underdog against Houston and Vegas has set the Over/Under for this night game at 10 runs. Odds for wagering on the game’s total currently sit at -105 for the over and -115 for the under. The game’s current runline odds sit at +115 for taking the Astros -1.5 runs and -135 for the Rangers +1.5.
The Astros are 57-35 SU and are 47-44 against the spread (ATS). They’ve gained 2.1 units for moneyline gamblers, despite having lost 0.7 units ATS. Houston has covered the spread four times in its last seven games and the total has gone under in four of those seven. The Rangers, on the other hand, are 50-42 SU and 54-37 ATS. The team has gained 16.9 units for moneyline bettors and 13.2 units ATS. Texas has a 3-4 ATS mark over its last seven games and the over has cashed in four of those seven.
Rangers games have an over/under record of 43-47-1 so far in 2019. Houston has been a decent under bet with a total record of 40-48-3.
Left-hander Wade Miley will get the nod for Houston. Miley (7-4, 3.28 ERA) has racked up 86 strikeouts in 101.2 innings so far. He’s 1-0 with seven strikeouts and a 3.00 ERA against Texas this year.
The Rangers are putting the ball in the hands of lefty Mike Minor (8-4, 2.54 ERA), who’s got 114 strikeouts and 41 walks, along with a 1.13 WHIP. Minor is 1-1 with 12 strikeouts and a 2.25 ERA over two starts against Houston this year.
Texas’ pitchers have given up 5.1 runs per game overall this year as a unit. The club’s starting pitching staff has an ERA of 4.88, a WHIP of 1.41 and a strikeouts-per-nine of 8.6. The bullpen has a 4.73 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 8.4 K/9. In 44 games against AL West opponents, Rangers starters have an ERA of 5.06 and the bullpen’s ERA is 5.36.
The Texas hitters are putting up 5.4 runs per contest, including 5.5 per game against divisional foes and 5.6 per game over their last five. The team’s hit .269/.332/.484 over its last five matchups and is 3-2 SU during that span.
The Rangers’ hitters have been led by Elvis Andrus and Shin-soo Choo. Andrus is slashing .304/.342/.451 with eight home runs, 47 RBIs, 50 runs and 21 stolen bases, and Choo is hitting .294 with 14 homers, 37 RBIs, 59 runs and eight steals.
In the other dugout, Houston’s pitching staff allowed 4.1 runs per game and its starters own a 3.94 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 10.30 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 3.90, along with a WHIP of 1.11.
The Astros offense has slashed .268/.347/.471 on its way to 5.1 runs scored per game this year, including 5.9 runs per game against divisional foes and 5.4 per game over the team’s last five outings (2-3 SU).
Outfielder Michael Brantley and first baseman Yuli Gurriel continue to lead Houston’s hitters. Brantley is slashing .321/.380/.503 with 12 home runs, 46 RBIs and 48 runs scored, while Gurriel (.277/.313/.485) is up to 15 homers, 52 RBIs and 50 runs scored.
The Astros have gained 11.7 units and are 16-11 ATS when facing a left-handed starting pitcher this season. The over has hit in 10 of those games, as opposed to 16 that’ve hit the under in such games. On the other hand, the Rangers have netted 1.1 units and are 18-12 ATS when facing a lefty starter. The over has hit in 15 of those games, compared to 14 that’ve gone under.
Astros at Rangers Free Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Astros, ATS Winner – Astros, O/U – OVER
Betting Notes
- Houston has recorded 20 extra-base hits over its last five contests. Texas has 19 XBH over its last five.
- Each team has hit 15 home runs over its last 10 games.
- The Astros have a team OPS of .818 this season, including an OPS of .880 when facing left-handed pitchers. The Rangers’ OPS stands at .779 overall and .721 against lefties.
- Houston has posted 25.2 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 games and 25.8 over its last five.
