The Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers meet Sunday in MLB action from Globe Life Field. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Rangers vs Astros Prediction.
Starting Pitching Matchup
The Houston Astros will send out Luis Garcia for the start here and Garcia is 1-0 with a 4.50 ERA and 6 strikeouts this season. In his career, Garcia is 3-1 with a 3.80 ERA and 23 strikeouts against Texas. Patrick Corbin will get the start for the Rangers here and is 7-9 with a 4.48 ERA and 114 strikeouts this season. In his last five starts against Houston, Corbin is 2-3 with a 5.40 ERA and 25 strikeouts.
Houston Astros Recap
The Houston Astros come into this game looking to add on to their 11-0 win over the Texas Rangers last time out to sit at 78-65 this season. After this series, the Astros will head on the road for a big series against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Astros Looking To Build Momentum
Jose Altuve has 141 hits including 21 doubles, 24 home runs and 69 RBIs. Jeremy Pena also has 133 hits with 26 doubles, 15 homers and 53 RBIs with 20 stolen bases as well. Jake Meyers has 15 doubles as well and Christian Walker has 21 home runs and 74 RBIs but has also accrued a team-high 152 strikeouts so far this season. Altuve also has 9 stolen bases while Jake Meyers has 14 stolen bases this season. Isaac Paredes also has 19 home runs with 50 RBIs of his own and Cam Smith has contributed 8 homers and 49 RBIs. Yainer Diaz has also chipped in 118 hits with 18 home runs, 56 RBIs and 19 doubles.
Why The Houston Astros Will Win
- The Astros have won seven of their last eight road games against the Rangers following a road win.
- The Rangers have lost each of their last seven games as home underdogs against the Astros following a home loss.
- The Astros have covered the run line in each of their last six road games.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the run line in nine of their last 10 home games against the Astros following a loss.
Houston Astros Player Prop Facts
- Yordan Alvarez has hit a home run in three of his last four appearances against the Rangers.
- Jose Altuve has recorded a Double in three of the Astros’ last four road games against AL West opponents.
- Jake Meyers has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 17 road appearances against AL opponents.
- Jeremy Pena ranks 5th amongst qualified players for Batting Average (.304) this season.
Texas Rangers Recap
The Texas Rangers come into this game looking to bounce back from their loss to the Astros in Saturday’s clash to sit at 73-70 this season. After this series, the Rangers will take on the Milwaukee Brewers in an interleague series at home.
Rangers Looking For Rebound Performance
Corey Seager has 103 hits including 21 home runs and 50 RBIs while Adolis Garcia has 112 hits with 28 doubles, 18 home runs, 73 RBIs and 13 stolen bases. Josh Jung has 102 hits with 16 doubles, 13 home runs and 53 RBIs while Wyatt Langford has 110 hits with 22 doubles, 21 home runs, 59 RBIs and 18 stolen bases and Jonah Heim has 10 homers and 41 RBIs. Josh Smith has chipped in 114 hits with 22 doubles, 9 home runs and 33 RBIs with 10 stolen bases and Marcus Semien’s added 108 hits with 16 doubles, 15 homers and 62 RBIs but has 93 strikeouts this season.
Why the Texas Rangers will win
- The Rangers have won each of their last six home games against AL West opponents following a loss.
- The Astros have lost nine of their last 11 games as favorites against American League opponents following a win.
- The Astros have failed to cover the run line in each of their last 10 Sunday games as favorites against American League opponents.
- The underdogs have covered the run line in each of the last six games between the Astros and Rangers.
Texas Rangers Player Prop Facts
- Corey Seager has hit a home run in four of his last five home appearances against AL West opponents.
- Adolis Garcia has recorded at least one Double in three of his last four home appearances.
- Patrick Corbin has recorded four or more strikeouts in seven of his last eight appearances against AL West opponents.
- Josh Jung has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 16 appearances against AL West opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Astros’ last four games as road favorites have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Four of the Rangers’ last five day games against AL West opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
Rangers vs Astros Prediction
I’m on the over in this one. I get the case to be made for either side in a rivalry matchup like this, but I think the pitching matchup screams for runs. The Rangers can still hit righties, and we’re only talking about Luis Garcia’s second start back at the major league level. On the other side, Texas is starting Corbin here and Patrick Corbin has not looked very good in recent outings and the Astros historically have been a solid lineup against lefties. I’ll roll with the over here.