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The Houston Astros (6-8) and Texas Rangers (8-5) will clash on Saturday at Minute Maid Park, with first pitch at 7:10 PM ET. The Astros will give the start to Hunter Brown, and the Rangers will counter with Jon Gray (0-1).
At home, the Astros are favored to win on the moneyline (-180) over the Rangers (+151). The over/under for the Astros-Rangers game is set at 8.
Astros vs. Rangers Odds
Run Line
Houston Astros (-1.5)
Moneyline
Astros (-180)
Total
8 Runs (Over: -109, Under: -111)
When, Where, at What Time is Astros vs. Rangers
- Game Day: Saturday, April 15, 2023
- Game Time: 7:10 PM ET
- TV Channel: MLBN
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Stadium: Minute Maid Park
Astros Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | 10-Day Injured List | Thumb |
| Michael Brantley | 10-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Parker Mushinski | 15-Day Injured List | Back |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
Rangers Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | 10-Day Injured List | Knee |
| Corey Seager | 10-Day Injured List | Hamstring |
| Jake Odorizzi | 60-Day Injured List | Arm |
| Glenn Otto | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Spencer Howard | 60-Day Injured List | Arm |
| Brett Martin | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
Last Time Out: Astros and Rangers
Yesterday, the Rangers picked up a 6-2 win over the Astros, with Martin Perez (5.0 IP, 2 R, 5 H, 4 K) registering the win for the Rangers. Nate Lowe went 2-for-4 with a double and three RBI to lead the offensive attack. Luis Garcia (5.0 IP, 5 R, 6 H, 7 K) picked up the loss for the Astros.
Betting Trends
Astros Betting Records and Team Stats
The Astros have entered the game as favorites 12 times this season and won six, or 50%, of those games. Houston has a record of 2-2 in games where bookmakers favor them by at least -180 on the moneyline. The implied probability of a win from the Astros, based on the moneyline, is 64.3%. Houston and its opponents have gone over the total this season in nine of their 14 opportunities. The Astros are 7-7-0 against the spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Tucker | 14 | .306 (48) | .426 (21) | .592 (28) | 6.7% (21) | 15.0% (40) | 18.3% (15) |
| Yordan Alvarez | 14 | .295 (54) | .418 (29) | .614 (23) | 7.4% (18) | 25.9% (135) | 14.8% (35) |
| Alex Bregman | 14 | .200 (158) | .333 (95) | .327 (151) | 3.0% (95) | 15.2% (42) | 15.2% (32) |
| Chas McCormick | 13 | .275 (74) | .383 (55) | .500 (55) | 4.3% (60) | 25.5% (132) | 12.8% (54) |
| Mauricio Dubon | 14 | .350 (-) | .381 (-) | .425 (-) | 0.0% (-) | 2.4% (-) | 4.8% (-) |
Rangers Betting Records and Team Stats
The Rangers have been victorious in three of the five contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season. Oddsmakers have given Texas the worst odds of winning they have seen this season with a +151 moneyline listed for this contest. The Rangers have an implied victory probability of 39.8% according to the moneyline set for this matchup. Contests with Texas have gone over the total set by bookmakers in eight of 13 chances this season. The Rangers have posted a record of 7-6-0 against the spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Lowe | 13 | .280 (70) | .333 (95) | .520 (49) | 3.7% (77) | 13.0% (27) | 7.4% (119) |
| Adolis García | 13 | .229 (137) | .269 (162) | .438 (87) | 5.8% (38) | 23.1% (103) | 5.8% (148) |
| Marcus Semien | 13 | .255 (101) | .291 (141) | .392 (115) | 1.8% (131) | 18.2% (61) | 5.5% (152) |
| Josh Jung | 13 | .302 (50) | .362 (76) | .488 (62) | 4.3% (60) | 23.4% (107) | 8.5% (101) |
| Jonah Heim | 13 | .294 (-) | .314 (-) | .500 (-) | 5.7% (-) | 31.4% (-) | 2.9% (-) |
Astros vs. Rangers Picks and Predictions
Our pick for this matchup is the Rangers to pick up the win (+151 on the moneyline), while we project the total score will go over the total (8 runs).