The Houston Astros (6-8) and Texas Rangers (8-5) clash on Saturday at 7:10 PM ET.
The Rangers (+154 underdog on the moneyline to win) are away versus the Astros (-182). The matchup has an over/under set at 8 total runs.
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Astros vs Rangers Betting Lines
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astros | -182 | +154 | 8 |
Astros Betting Insights
- The Astros have won six, or 50%, of the 12 games they’ve played as favorites this season.
- Houston has a record of 2-2 when favored by -182 or more by bookmakers this season.
- The implied probability of a win from the Astros, based on the moneyline, is 64.5%.
- So far this season, Houston and its opponents have hit the over in nine of 14 games with a total.
- The Astros are 7-7-0 against the spread in their 14 chances this season.
Astros Last 10 Games Trend
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 4-6 |
| Runs Per Game | 5.1 |
| HR | 14 |
| ERA | 4.10 |
| K/9 | 9.2 |
Rangers Betting Insights
- The Rangers have been chosen as underdogs in five games this year and have walked away with the win three times (60%) in those games.
- Oddsmakers have given Texas the worst odds of winning it has seen this season with a +154 moneyline listed for this contest.
- The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Rangers have a 39.4% chance of walking away with the win.
- Texas and its opponents have gone over the total this season in eight of its 13 opportunities.
- The Rangers are 7-6-0 against the spread in their 13 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.
Rangers Last 10 Games Trend
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 5-5 |
| Runs Per Game | 4.4 |
| HR | 9 |
| ERA | 4.11 |
| K/9 | 11.2 |
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Astros Probable Pitcher – Hunter Brown
- Brown has a record of 1-1-0 ATS in two starts with a spread this season.
- The right-hander’s last appearance was on Sunday, when he threw seven innings, giving up no earned runs while allowing two hits against the Minnesota Twins.
- Brown’s team is 1-1 this season when he starts and they’re favored on the moneyline.
- Brown’s team is 1-1 when he starts this season.
- In the two games with a total started by Brown this season, the teams hit the over once.
Astros Relief Pitchers
| Name | Relief App. | IP | Ks | ERA | Holds | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Abreu | 7 | 6.2 | 12 | 1.35 | 1 | 0 |
| Seth Martinez | 6 | 7 | 5 | 6.43 | 0 | 0 |
| Phil Maton | 6 | 6.1 | 6 | 2.84 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryne Stanek | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4.50 | 0 | 0 |
| Rafael Montero | 6 | 6 | 8 | 3.00 | 0 | 0 |
Rangers Probable Pitcher – Jon Gray
- Gray (0-1) makes the start for the Rangers, his third of the season.
- His last time out came on Sunday against the Chicago Cubs, when the right-hander tossed 5 2/3 innings, surrendering two earned runs while giving up six hits.
- Gray will look to extend a three-game streak of going five or more innings (he’s averaging 6.0 innings per outing).
- The Rangers were the moneyline underdog for one Gray start this season — they won.
- His team split the two matchups he’s made an appearance in this season.
- Gray’s two starts with a total this season finished 1-1-0 against the total.
Rangers Relief Pitchers
| Name | Relief App. | IP | Ks | ERA | Holds | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane Dunning | 5 | 11 | 4 | 0.00 | 1 | 0 |
| Will Smith | 4 | 6 | 9 | 1.50 | 1 | 1 |
| Brock Burke | 4 | 5.1 | 5 | 3.38 | 2 | 0 |
| José Leclerc | 4 | 5.1 | 4 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Hernández | 4 | 5.1 | 6 | 3.38 | 1 | 0 |
Astros Hitting Trends
- The Astros have a 2-3 record in games this season when they belt two or more home runs.
- Houston is 22nd in baseball with a .393 slugging percentage.
- The club has notched at least eight hits in eight games this season, and is 5-3 in those contests.
- Houston has a 6-2 record in games this season when it scored at least five runs.
- The Astros are 3-2 in games this season when they have drawn five or more walks.
Rangers Hitting Trends
- They’ve hit two or more homers in four games this season and are 3-1 in those matchups.
- Texas has won each of its four games this season in which it has connected for five or more extra-base hits.
- They are undefeated this season in eight games with eight or more base hits.
- Texas has scored five or more runs seven times this season and won all of those games.
- They have a 4-1 record this season when drawing five or more walks in a game.
Astros vs. Rangers Prediction
Moneyline Pick: Rangers (+154)
Over/Under Pick: Over (8)
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm derived from offensive performance metrics and probable starting pitchers.
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