The Houston Astros (57-54) travel to face off against the Texas Rangers (53-59) on Monday, August 5th. This game will be played at Globe Life Field in Arlington and televised on BSSW. Both the Astros and Rangers are looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. First pitch is set for 7:05 CT.

Astros vs. Rangers Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Astros (-125)
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 8.5 Runs

• Astros have scored 5 or more runs in 6 of their last 15 games.
• Astros have won 3 of their last 4 road games.
• Astros have a head-to-head win against the Rangers in their last series, winning 6-3 on July 12th.
• Astros have a better overall away record (25-28) compared to Rangers’ home record (30-25).
• Astros have a higher league rank (8th) compared to Rangers (10th).

Astros vs Rangers

The Rangers Took The Last Game Of This Series

Houston closed out their series vs. the Rays with a 1-0 loss. Heading into the game, the Astros were the heavy favorite at -160. Offensively, the Astros only had three fewer hits than the Rays but didn’t score a run. Yordan Alvarez was hot at the plate, going 2/3, but the Astros couldn’t get him home. The Astros also wasted a good start from Spencer Arrighetti, who took the loss, going six innings and giving up just one run while striking out 12.

Arrighetti was making just his second start of the season and was excellent, other than the fact that the Astros didn’t score a run. He only gave up one hit and issued just two walks. Despite pitching well, he took the loss and was out of the game after six innings.

Currently, the Astros are 2nd in the AL West, one game behind the Mariners. They have a 57-54 record and are looking to bounce back after losing their last two games.

When favored, the Astros are 43-39 straight up and 36-46 on the run line. Their games have averaged 8.7 runs, and their over/under record is 44-63. The under has hit in their last three games, and their over/under record for games with an 8.5 run total is 14-21.

Hunter Brown Gets The Start For The Astros

Hunter Brown gets the start for the Astros today as he faces the Rangers on the road. So far this season, he has made 21 starts and has a record of 9-7 with an ERA of 4.11. Brown’s WHIP for the season is 1.40. In his last outing, he took the loss, going 5 2/3 innings and giving up four earned runs on nine hits. Before that, he had won three straight starts. Brown has a total of 12 quality starts this year and is averaging 9.78 strikeouts per nine innings. Overall, he has given up 15 homers and is averaging 3.41 walks per nine innings.

Astros Offense Breakdown

Yainer Diaz has been one of the Astros’ top hitters this season, batting .296 with 10 home runs and a team-high 59 RBIs. Over his last eight games, he has gone 14/32 with two homers and five RBIs. Kyle Tucker and Yordan Alvarez are 2nd and 3rd on the team in RBIs, respectively, and have 19 and 20 homers, respectively. Alvarez’s 20 homers are the best mark on the team and 12th in the league.

As a team, the Astros are 3rd in batting average and are averaging 4.6 runs per game. They have been a better offensive team at home, averaging 4.8 runs per contest. Overall, they are 14th in home runs and have the league’s 2nd fewest strikeouts. Houston comes into the game with a team batting average of .259.

The Rangers Took The Last Game Of This Series

The Rangers will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Red Sox with a 7-2 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 4th inning before the Red Sox scored three runs in the 6th to take the lead. Texas was the -125 favorite at home going into the game.

Nathan Eovaldi got the start for the Rangers and took the loss. He only lasted five innings, giving up five earned runs on seven hits. The Rangers also wasted a big game from Josh Jung, who homered in the 1st inning, going 2/3.

As the underdog, the Rangers have struggled, going 18-31, but they are 35-28 as the favorite. Their overall record is 53-59, and they are 5.5 games behind the Mariners in the AL West. The Rangers have lost four straight games and three straight series.

This season, the Rangers’ games have averaged 8.7 runs, and their over/under record is 50-58. When the total has been set at 8.5 runs, they have a record of 18-20. The over/under line for today’s game is 8.5 runs.

Andrew Heaney Gets The Start For The Rangers

Left-hander Andrew Heaney gets the start for the Rangers today as he faces the Astros at home. He has made 21 starts this year and has a record of 4-11 with an ERA of 4.12. Looking at his overall numbers, Heaney has a WHIP of 1.27 and opponents are batting .246 this year. In his 22 appearances, Heaney has turned in five quality starts. Per nine innings, he is averaging 8.81 strikeouts compared to 2.55 walks. Heaney most recently faced the Cardinals, where he gave up six earned runs in 4 1/3 innings of work. Before that outing, he had not allowed a homer in three straight starts.

Rangers Offense Breakdown

Corey Seager has been swinging a hot bat for the Rangers of late, going 10/29 in his last seven games with three homers and five RBIs. His 22 homers this season is the best mark on the team and 10th best in the MLB. Overall, Seager is batting .277. Marcus Semien has also been a big power threat for the Rangers, as he has 16 homers and is batting .244.

As a team, the Rangers are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 16th in the league. They have been a below-average offensive team in terms of batting average, on-base percentage, and OPS. Overall, they are 15th in home runs and have done a good job of limiting strikeouts.

Astros vs Rangers Prediction

Our prediction for this Astros vs. Rangers matchup is that the Astros will pick up a 6-5 road win. With the payout on the money line sitting at -125, this is the way we recommend playing this one.

Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Hunter Brown finishing with seven strikeouts, and he has the second-best strikeout projection among today’s starters. As for Andrew Heaney, he is projected to finish with six K’s, which is good for second among starters.

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