Predictions for Astros vs. Rangers: Score Projection, Over/Under Pick & Odds – Aug. 7

By Lineups Staff | Aug 06, 2024, 10:46pm | Updated: 3 weeks ago

Wednesday’s game between the Texas Rangers (54-60) and the Houston Astros (58-55) at Globe Life Field should be a tight matchup, as our computer prediction projects a final score of 6-5, with the Rangers coming out on top. First pitch is at 2:35 PM ET on August 7.

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Astros vs. Rangers Matchup Info

When: Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 2:35 PM ET
Where: Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas
How to Watch on TV: MLB Network
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Astros vs. Rangers Predictions

Score Prediction: Rangers 6, Astros 5
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 43 wins in the 80 contests it has been listed as the favorite in this season.
The Astros have a win-loss record of 36-26 when favored by -130 or better by sportsbooks this year.
Houston and its opponents have hit the over in 44 of 113 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season.
The Astros were the moneyline favorite in 12 of their past 15 games, and they finished 6-6 in those matchups.
In its past 15 matchups (all 15 of them had set totals), Houston and its opponents combined to go over the run total six times.

Rangers Betting Insights

Texas has won 16 of the 45 games it was the underdog on the moneyline this season (35.6%).
In games they have played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +110 or longer, the Rangers have a record of 7-16 (30.4%).
Texas has combined with opponents to hit the over on the total 49 times this season for a 49-60-5 record against the over/under.
The Rangers have played as underdogs three times in their past 15 games and lost each of those contests.
In its past 15 games with a total, Texas and its opponents are 10-5-0 when it comes to hitting the over.

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Astros vs. Rangers Probable Pitchers

Astros’ Starting Pitcher: Yusei Kikuchi

The 33-year-old has pitched in 23 games this season with an ERA of 4.67, a 4.27 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.327.
Yusei Kikuchi’s team has won 40% of his starts when they are favored on the moneyline (6-9).
In games Kikuchi has started, his team is 8-15.
Out of Kikuchi’s 23 starts with a total this season, 12 have hit the over.

Rangers’ Starting Pitcher: José Ureña

The 32-year-old has put together a 3.70 ERA and 6.2 strikeouts per nine innings during 26 games this season, while giving up a batting average of .248 to opposing hitters.
The Rangers were the moneyline underdog for one Jose Urena start this season — they lost.
Urena’s team has a 3-4 record in his starts this season.
Urena has had seven starts with a set total this season, and the teams combined to hit the over in four of those games.

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Astros’ 2024 Performance

Split	Record
Overall	58-55
Home	32-26
Road	26-29
One-Run Games	10-19
Scoring 5+ Runs	43-5

Rangers’ 2024 Performance

Split	Record
Overall	54-60
Home	31-26
Road	23-34
One-Run Games	17-12
Scoring 5+ Runs	32-9

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