Houston Astros (57-53) vs. Texas Rangers (53-58)
August 5, 2024 8:05 pm EDT
The Line: Texas Rangers +110 / Houston Astros -120; Over/Under: +8.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Texas Rangers vs Houston Astros Prediction for this MLB game on Monday, August 5th, at Globe Life Field.
Astros Offense Looks to Bounce Back
The Astros offense failed to score any runs on Sunday against the Texas Rangers, and that led to the defeat. The Astros finished with only three hits. Spencer Arrighetti went six innings giving up five hits and one run, and he had 12 strikeouts. The Astros are averaging 4.6 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.22 runs per game.
The offense is ranked 13th in the league, while the pitching is ranked 11th. Yordan Alverez has hit 20 home runs and driven in 55 RBis so far this season. Getting the start for the Astros will be Hunter Brown, who sits with a 9-7 record and an ERA of 4.11. In his last start against the Pittsburgh Pirates, he went 5.2 innings giving up nine hits and five runs. The Astros will take on the Red Sox after this series.
What a Disappointing Season for the Rangers
The Rangers have really struggled this season, and they sit with a 53-59 record overall. On Sunday against the Boston Red Sox, the Rangers scored two runs, and they ended up losing by five runs. The Rangers are averaging 4.26 runs per game, while their pitching is giving up 4.39 runs per game.
The offense is ranked 16th in the league, while the pitching is ranked 17th. Corey Seager has hit 22 home runs and driven in 54 RBIs. Andrew Heaney, who has a 4-11 record and an ERA of 4.12, will get the start for the Rangers. In his last start against the St. Louis Cardinals, he went 4.1 innings, giving up six hits and six runs.
Texas Rangers vs Houston Astros Prediction
I really don’t trust either of these offenses, and that is going to be the difference here. Brown, in his last start, gave up five runs, and Heaney, in his last start, gave up six runs. I especially expect the Astros’ offense to get out to a fast start, and that is going to be the difference here. Look for both teams to score at least seven runs, and this game is going to end up well over the total.
