Rangers vs. Astros Prediction
Will tonight’s Rangers and Astros matchup at 7:10PM ET go over the total for bettors?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Astros are -146 money line favorites versus the Rangers, who have odds of +131 to pull off the upset in Houston tonight. With Lucas Harrell set to face Doug Fister in the pitching matchup, the over/under currently sits at 9 runs.
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TEXAS: The Rangers have lost 13 of 18 on the road and are just 1-6 in their last seven games versus American League West rivals. They’re also 3-14 in their last 17 games after allowing five runs or more in their previous game and are 3-13 in their last 16 games when their opponent scores five runs or more in their previous game.
HOUSTON: The Astros are 8-1 in Fister’s last nine starts versus American League West rivals and are 6-1 in his last seven starts coming off four days of rest. They’re also 10-2 in Fister’s last 12 starts following a quality start in his last appearance, are 9-2 in his last 11 starts versus a team with a winning record and are 13-4 in his last 17 starts overall.
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OUR PICK: The over is 7-3 in Alan Porter’s last 10 games behind home plate in Houston and is 12-7 in his 19 games behind home plate this MLB season. The over is also 9-3 in the Rangers’ last 12 games versus American League West rivals and is 5-0 in Fister’s last five starts after allowing two runs or less in their previous game.
SATURDAY MLB FREE PICK: RANGERS/ASTROS OVER 9