Astros vs. Rangers Predictions
The Astros are slowly climbing back up the AL West standings but can they take down the first-place Rangers today at 2:05PM ET?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book BetDSI, the Astros are -120 money line favorites to beat the Rangers, who have odds of +110 to pull off the upset today at home. With Collin McHugh set to face Martin Perez in the pitching matchup, the over/under is sitting at 9.5 runs.
Bet Tonight’s Astros vs. Rangers Game
HOUSTON: The Astros have now won 12 of their last 16 games and are 6-2 in their last eight games coming off a win. They’ve also won five of seven on the road, are 6-2 in their last eight games versus American League West rivals, and are 6-2 in McHugh’s last eight starts.
TEXAS: The Rangers are also hot, winning five of their last six games overall and going 7-1 in their last eight games versus the AL West. They’re 8-2 in their last 10 games versus a right-handed starter, 4-1 in their last five games versus a team with a losing record, and are 6-1 in their last seven home games versus a right-handed starter.
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OUR PREDICTION: Take the Astros, who have been profitable for bettors when McHugh faces the Rangers. Houston is 4-1 in McHugh’s last five starts against the Rangers and is 17-6 in his last 23 starts versus a team with a winning record. The Rangers, meanwhile, are just 2-5 in Perez’s last seven starts versus fellow AL West opponents.
THURSDAY MLB PREDICTION: HOUSTON ASTROS -120
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