The Houston Astros will visit the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on Saturday, May 17, 2025. The game is set to begin at 7:05 PM, under the night sky. Fans can expect an exciting evening of baseball action.

Astros vs. Rangers Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Astros MoneyLine 118. The Astros have a strong pitching record and a solid recent win against the Rangers. Betting on them as underdogs offers good value.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.0 (-110). Both teams have top pitching stats, suggesting a lower-scoring game is likely.

Team Trends

• The Houston Astros have a home record of 15-9 this season.
• The Texas Rangers have a division record of 7-11.
• On May 16th, 2025, the Astros won against the Rangers with a score of 6-3.
• Hunter Brown of the Astros struck out 9 batters in a game against the Rangers on May 15th, 2025.
• Josh Jung hit 2 home runs for the Rangers in their game against the Rockies on May 13th, 2025.

Astros vs Rangers Preview

The Houston Astros are set to take on the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Ronel Blanco will be on the mound for the Astros. Blanco has a record of 3-3 with an ERA of 4.04 over 42 1/3 innings this season. He has struck out 43 batters while walking 17, showing a solid performance in his starts.

For the Rangers, Tyler Mahle will start. Mahle has been impressive with a 4-1 record and a low ERA of 1.47. Over 49 innings, he has maintained a WHIP of .96. His control has been strong, allowing only 16 walks this season. Fans can expect a competitive game between these two pitchers.

Texas Rangers: Key Players and Pitching Strength

Wyatt Langford leads the Rangers in home runs with 8. He also has 18 runs and 18 RBIs, ranking second in both categories for the team. His batting average stands at .241, with an on-base percentage of .327 and a slugging percentage of .466. Adolis García has played 45 games this season. He has a batting average of .225, with 6 home runs and 24 RBIs. García leads the team in RBIs and ranks third in runs with 15. Josh Jung is another key player for the Rangers. He has a batting average of .291 and has hit 7 home runs. Jung has also contributed 18 RBIs and scored 15 runs this season.

Astros’ Standout Batters and Pitching Edge

Jeremy Peña leads the Astros with a batting average of .306. He has hit 6 home runs and has 23 RBIs. Peña also scored 23 runs, topping the team in all these categories. Isaac Paredes follows closely with a .259 batting average. He has matched Peña with 6 home runs and added 21 RBIs. Paredes has also crossed the plate 20 times this season. Christian Walker, the team’s first baseman, has hit 5 home runs. His batting average is .210, and he has driven in 18 runs. Walker also scored 19 runs, ranking third on the team.

Final Betting Pick

The Astros MoneyLine pick at 118 is appealing due to their recent performance. They won against the Rangers 6-3 in their last game, showing strong hitting and pitching. With a solid pitching record and a WHIP of 1.12, the Astros have an edge as underdogs.

Choosing the Under 8.0 (-110) is reasonable given both teams’ pitching strengths. The Astros have a 3.35 ERA, while the Rangers have a 3.27 ERA. These stats suggest a game with fewer runs, making the Under a sensible choice.

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