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The Texas Rangers (48-61) will visit the Houston Astros (71-40), in the second game of a three-game series, Wednesday at 8:10 PM ET. The Astros will hand the ball to Justin Verlander (15-3), and the Rangers will turn to Glenn Otto (4-8).
Bookmakers have made the Astros heavy favorites at home (-325). The Rangers are +261 as the road underdogs. The game has an over/under of 7.5 runs.
Astros vs. Rangers Odds
Run Line
Houston Astros (-1.5)
Moneyline
Astros (-325)
Total
7.5 Runs (Over: +100, Under: -121)
When, Where, at What Time is Astros vs. Rangers
- Game Day: Wednesday, August 10, 2022
- Game Time: 8:10 PM ET
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Stadium: Minute Maid Park
Astros Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Brantley | 10 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Josh James | 60 Day Injury List | Back |
| Jason Castro | 60 Day Injury List | Knee |
| Blake Taylor | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | 60 Day Injury List | Forearm |
| Kyle Tucker | Day-to-day | Illness |
Rangers Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Kole Calhoun | 10 Day Injury List | Heel |
| Dennis Santana | 15 Day Injury List | Ankle |
| Jon Gray | 15 Day Injury List | Upper Body |
| Joe Barlow | 15 Day Injury List | Finger |
| Eli White | 60 Day Injury List | Wrist |
| Mitch Garver | 60 Day Injury List | Forearm |
Last Time Out: Astros and Rangers
The Astros took down the Rangers 7-5 yesterday, with Jose Urquidy getting the win (5.00 IP, 5 R, 5 H, 4 K) and Aledmys Diaz leading the way offensively (going 1-for-4 with a home run and four RBI). Martin Perez (5.00 IP, 7 R, 6 H, 2 K) took the loss for the Rangers.
Betting Trends
Astros Betting Records and Team Stats
The Astros have entered the game as favorites 95 times this season and won 64, or 67.4%, of those games. Houston has played as a favorite of -325 or more twice this season and won both games. The implied probability of a win from the Astros, based on the moneyline, is 76.5%. Houston’s games have gone over the total in 40 of their 111 chances. In 111 games with a spread this season, the Astros are 57-54-0 ATS.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | 94 | .298 (17) | .404 (3) | .632 (2) | 7.7% (3) | 18.7% (67) | 14.8% (6) |
| Alex Bregman | 107 | .251 (85) | .358 (31) | .422 (78) | 2.9% (83) | 12.9% (16) | 13.1% (10) |
| Jose Altuve | 94 | .286 (32) | .368 (16) | .513 (13) | 4.7% (23) | 14.8% (25) | 9.9% (47) |
| Kyle Tucker | 103 | .242 (103) | .332 (69) | .449 (53) | 4.7% (23) | 16.0% (42) | 12.0% (15) |
| Trey Mancini | 98 | .266 (56) | .341 (57) | .419 (82) | 3.1% (71) | 22.0% (95) | 8.4% (75) |
Rangers Betting Records and Team Stats
The Rangers have been underdogs in 67 games this season and have come away with the win 32 times (47.8%) in those contests. Oddsmakers have given Texas the worst odds of winning they have seen this season with a +261 moneyline listed for this contest. The Rangers have an implied victory probability of 27.7% according to the moneyline set for this matchup. Texas and their opponents have hit the over in 52 of their 109 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season. In 109 games with a line this season, the Rangers have a mark of 61-48-0 against the spread.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | 103 | .250 (89) | .329 (79) | .475 (29) | 5.5% (13) | 15.2% (32) | 9.7% (50) |
| Marcus Semien | 108 | .239 (108) | .298 (124) | .401 (94) | 3.3% (63) | 15.8% (40) | 7.6% (88) |
| Adolis García | 105 | .248 (92) | .298 (124) | .456 (47) | 4.3% (34) | 28.2% (140) | 6.0% (117) |
| Nate Lowe | 104 | .282 (36) | .332 (69) | .461 (42) | 3.8% (46) | 23.7% (109) | 6.6% (104) |
| Jonah Heim | 86 | .249 (-) | .321 (-) | .442 (-) | 4.1% (-) | 20.1% (-) | 9.7% (-) |
Astros vs. Rangers Picks and Predictions
We predict that the Astros will pick up the victory in this game, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (-325). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we see the final scoring winding up over the total (7.5 runs).