The Texas Rangers (44-49) travel to face off against the Houston Astros (49-44) on Friday, July 12th. This game will be played at Minute Maid Park in Houston and televised on None. The Astros are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Rangers are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Angels. First pitch is set for 7:10 CT.
Rangers vs. Astros Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Astros (-158)
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 7.5 Runs
- Astros have won 10 of their last 15 games.
- Astros have scored an average of 6.2 runs per game in their last 15 games.
- Astros have a 7-3 record in their last 10 games.
- Astros have a 27-19 home record compared to Rangers’ 20-28 away record.
- Astros have won 4 of the last 5 head-to-head games against the Rangers.
Rangers vs Astros
The Astros Took The Last Game Of This Series
Heading into their last game vs. the Angels, the Rangers closed out the series with a 7-2 loss. Texas was actually the slight favorite on the money line going into the game but fell behind big early, as the Angels scored four times in the second.
Offensively, the Rangers only had two fewer hits than the Angels but scored just two runs. Both of their runs came in the 5th inning. Leody Taveras hit a solo home run, and Jonah Heim had an RBI single. The Rangers also wasted a big game from Leody Taveras, who went 1/4 with a homer.
As underdogs, the Rangers are on a three-game winning streak heading into today’s game, and their overall series record for the season is 13-15-1. They have a run line record of 43-50, with an average run line of 8.6 runs per game. Their over/under record for the season is 37-52, and 78 out of their 93 games (83.9%) have had higher total lines than today’s 7.5-run line.
Overall, the Rangers are 44-49, and they are seven games behind the Mariners in the AL West. They have won two straight series and have an average margin of victory of 4.2 runs in their wins. Texas’ straight-up record is 27-23 as favorites and 17-26 as underdogs.
Andrew Heaney Gets The Start For The Rangers
Texas is sending left-hander Andrew Heaney to the mound today vs. the Astros. He has made 17 starts this year and has a record of 3-9 with a 3.80 ERA. Opponents have hit .244 off Heaney this year, and his WHIP is currently 1.24. Heaney’s last outing came on July 6th, where he finished with a no-decision. In that start, he went 5 1/3 innings and didn’t give up a run, finishing with seven strikeouts. Before that outing, he had given up two earned runs in three straight starts. Per nine innings, Heaney is averaging 9.2 strikeouts and just 2.4 walks.
Rangers Offense Breakdown
Adolis Garcia and Corey Seager are tied for the team lead in home runs, with both players having gone deep 17 times so far this season. Seager has been the better overall hitter, coming into the game with a batting average of .269, compared to just .215 for Garcia. Seager has also been hot of late, going 11/32 in his last eight games, including two homers and eight RBIs. Marcus Semien has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 14/38 in his last 10 games.
For the season, the Rangers are averaging 4.4 runs per game, which is 16th in the league. They have been a better offensive team on the road, averaging 4.5 runs per game. As a team, they are batting .243, which is 11th in the MLB, and are also near the top of the league in terms of fewest strikeouts per game.
The Astros Are Coming Off A Win
Houston closed out their series vs. the Marlins with a 6-3 win. Leading up to the game, they were the heavy favorite at -181. Offensively, the Astros scored their six runs on just five hits and didn’t hit a home run.
Jake Bloss got the start for the Astros, going four innings and giving up just two runs on four hits. He only had four strikeouts in the outing and got the win. Tayler Scott and Josh Hader closed things out, with Hader picking up the save.
Currently, the Astros are 49-44 overall and are 2nd in the AL West, two games behind the Mariners. They have won three straight games and are 15-12 in division games. As favorites, they have a 37-32 record straight up but are 33-36 against the run line.
For the season, Astros games have averaged 9.1 runs, and their over/under record is 37-52. The over has hit in their last two games, and today’s O/U line is 7.5 runs, which is lower than usual, as 81.7% of their games have had higher total lines.
Hunter Brown Gets The Start For The Astros
Hunter Brown will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Twins, as he gave up seven earned runs in six innings of work. In that outing, he gave up six hits and issued one walk. Before that start, he had picked up the win in three straight outings. Brown has made nine starts on the road, going 3-4 with a 17.62 ERA. At home, his ERA is 3.55, and he is 3-2. For the season, he is 6-6 with a 4.48 ERA. Opposing batters are hitting .247 off Brown this season.
Astros Offense Breakdown
For the season, the Astros are averaging 4.8 runs per game, which is 9th in the league. They have been especially good at home, averaging 5.2 runs per game. As a team, they are batting a collective .263, which is the best in the league, and also have the best slugging percentage in the league.
Over the team’s last eight games, Alex Bregman has gone 10/31, while Yainer Diaz has gone 13/34. Both players have been hot of late, but neither has hit a home run during this stretch. Kyle Tucker and Yordan Alvarez are tied for the team lead in home runs, with 19, and Alvarez has driven in a team-high 51 runs.
Rangers vs Astros Prediction
Getting the Astros at -158 on the money line is a great value, as we have them winning this game 5-4. If you’re looking to take this one to the over/under line, we would recommend taking the over at 7.5 runs.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Andrew Heaney finishing with six strikeouts compared to Hunter Brown with five. Offensively, we have the Astros finishing with nine hits compared to the Rangers with eight.
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Last updated:July 12, 2024 Astros, Rangers