The Texas Rangers (45-50) travel to face off against the Houston Astros (50-45) on Sunday, July 14th. This game will be played at Minute Maid Park in Houston and televised on None. The Rangers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Astros are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Rangers. First pitch is set for 1:10 CT.
Rangers vs. Astros Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Astros (-130)
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 8 Runs
- Astros have won 10 out of their last 15 games.
- Astros have a 7-3 record in their last 10 games.
- Astros have scored an average of 6.2 runs per game in their last 15 games.
- Astros have a 28-20 home record compared to the Rangers’ 21-29 away record.
- Astros have won 3 out of 4 head-to-head games against the Rangers in the last 15 games.
Rangers vs Astros
Thanks to a late rally by the Rangers’ offense, they picked up a 2-1 win over the Astros in the most recent game of this series. Heading into the game, the Rangers were favored at -120 on the money line.
The Astros had a chance to tie or win the game in the 9th inning, but Kirby Yates closed things out for the Rangers. Tayler Scott took the loss for Houston out of the bullpen.
Nathan Eovaldi pitched well for the Rangers in this one, going seven innings and giving up just one run. He picked up a win in the game, while Spencer Arrighetti had a good outing for the Astros, taking the loss.
As the underdog, the Rangers have a 24-20 run line record, but as the favorite, they are 19-32. Their overall run line record is 43-52, and their scoring margin is +0.1 runs per game. Texas is 45-50 overall and is six games behind the Mariners in the AL West.
When the Rangers play, the average total runs scored is 8.6, and their over/under record is 38-53. The O/U line for today’s game is 8 runs, which is lower than usual, as 66.3% of their games have had higher over/under lines. Texas is looking to take the series lead against the Astros, as they are 6-4 in their last 10 games.
Max Scherzer Gets The Start For The Rangers
Max Scherzer and the Rangers are on the road to take on the Astros. Scherzer has started 3 games so far this season, and he is coming off a no-decision against the Angels, where he went 6 2/3 innings and struck out 6. He has a loss and a win in his other two starts.
Rangers Offense Breakdown
Corey Seager has been swinging a hot bat for the Rangers, going 11/31 in his last eight games with three homers and 10 RBIs. For the season, Seager is batting .272 with a team-high 18 homers. Shortstop Corey Seager is also among the league leaders in home runs, as his 17 homers are 2nd on the team and 11th in the MLB. Marcus Semien is on a five-game hitting streak and leads the team with 51 RBIs, but his batting average is just .241.
Overall, the Rangers are averaging 4.3 runs per game, which is 16th in the league. As a team, they are batting .242, which is 13th in the MLB. Their home run total of 99 is 14th in the league, and they are 17th in slugging percentage.
So far this season, the Astros have a 50-45 record, putting them just one game behind the Mariners in the AL West. They are 16-13 against divisional opponents and have won 12 straight games as the favorite. Houston’s overall series record is 16-12-1, and they are 7-3 in their last 10 games.
When it comes to the run line, the Astros have a 50-45 record, and their games have averaged 9 runs per game. In games with an over/under line of 8 runs, their record is 7-8-2, with 64.2% of their games having higher totals than 8 runs.
Ronel Blanco Gets The Start For The Astros
Ronel Blanco gets the start for the Astros today vs. the Rangers and comes in with a record of 9-3 and an ERA of 2.53. Blanco has made 17 starts this year and has pitched well, with opponents batting just .174. Blanco’s last outing came vs. the Marlins, where he picked up the win, going seven innings and giving up two earned runs. He has allowed just two earned runs in each of his last two outings. Blanco has one complete game shutout this year and 10 quality starts. Per nine innings, he is averaging 8.3 strikeouts and 3.5 walks.
Astros Offense Breakdown
Heading into today’s game, the Astros are the top-hitting team in the league, with a team batting average of .263. They also have the league’s best team on-base percentage and are 6th in slugging percentage. Overall, they are 9th in the league in scoring, averaging 4.8 runs per game. At home, they are even better, averaging 5.1 runs per contest.
Yordan Alvarez and Kyle Tucker are tied for the team lead with 19 home runs, which is 9th best in the league. Alvarez also leads the Astros with 52 RBIs, while Tucker is 6th on the team with 40 RBIs. Both players are hitting over .300 for the season. Jose Altuve is also having a strong season, hitting .306 with 14 homers and 44 RBIs.
Rangers vs Astros Prediction
The best way to play this Rangers vs. Astros matchup is to take the Astros on the money line, where the payout is -130. We have the Astros winning this one by a score of 5-4. If you’re looking for a parlay option, you could also take the over, as the line is sitting at 8 runs.
Looking at the starting pitchers, our projections have Max Scherzer finishing with seven strikeouts, which is good for fifth among all starters. As for the Astros starter, Ronel Blanco, we have him finishing with seven K’s as well, which is good for eighth.
Offensively, the Astros are predicted to finish with 10 hits, while the Rangers are projected to finish with eight.
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Last updated:July 14, 2024 Astros, Rangers