Predictions for Astros vs. Rangers: Score Projection, Over/Under Pick & Odds – Aug. 6

By Lineups Staff | Aug 23, 2024, 8:15am

Tuesday’s contest between the Texas Rangers (54-59) and Houston Astros (57-55) going head to head at Globe Life Field has a projected final score of 5-4 (according to our computer prediction) in favor of the Rangers, so it should be a tight matchup. The game will start at 8:05 PM ET on August 6.

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Astros vs. Rangers Matchup Info

When: Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 8:05 PM ET
Where: Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas
How to Watch on TV: BSSW
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Astros vs. Rangers Predictions

Score Prediction: Rangers 5, Astros 4
Total Prediction: Over 8.5 runs

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Astros vs. Rangers Betting Lines

Astros vs Rangers Betting Information
Favorite	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds
Astros	-130	+110	8.5	-110	-110

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Astros Betting Insights

Houston has come away with 42 wins in the 79 contests it has been listed as the favorite in this season.
This year, the Astros have won 35 of 61 games when listed as at least -130 or better on the moneyline.
Houston and its opponents have gone over in 44 of 112 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season.
The Astros had a 5-6 record over the 11 games they were a moneyline favorite in their past 15 matchups.
In its past 15 matchups, Houston and its opponents combined to go over the total six times (all 15 games had set totals).

Rangers Betting Insights

Texas is 16-28 in games it was listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 36.4% of those games).
The Rangers have a 7-16 record (winning just 30.4% of their games) when they have played as a moneyline underdog of +110 or longer.
Texas has had an over/under set by bookmakers 113 times, and it has combined with opponents to go over the total in 49 of those games (49-59-5).
In the past 15 games, the Rangers have been underdogs twice and lost both games.
Texas and its opponents have combined to hit the over 10 times in its past 15 games with a total.

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Astros vs. Rangers Probable Pitchers

Astros’ Starting Pitcher: Framber Valdez

The 30-year-old has an ERA of 3.56 and 8.4 strikeouts per nine innings, with a batting average against of .249 in 19 games this season.
Framber Valdez’s team has won 60% of his starts when they are favored on the moneyline (9-6).
In games Valdez has started, his team is 12-7.
Games Valdez has started this season hit the over six times in 19 chances.

Rangers’ Starting Pitcher: Tyler Mahle

In his five appearances last season he finished with a 3.16 ERA and a 1.052 WHIP, compiling a 1-2 record.
Tyler Mahle and his team fell in both of the two games he appeared in a season ago when they were the underdog on the moneyline.
His team finished with a 2-3 record when he pitched in last season.
The games he pitched finished over the total set by oddsmakers one time in five opportunities last season.

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Astros’ 2024 Performance

Split	Record
Overall	57-55
Home	32-26
Road	25-29
One-Run Games	10-19
Scoring 5+ Runs	43-5

Rangers’ 2024 Performance

Split	Record
Overall	54-59
Home	31-25
Road	23-34
One-Run Games	17-12
Scoring 5+ Runs	32-9

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