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The Texas Rangers (49-61) will visit the Houston Astros (71-41), in the final game of a three-game series, Thursday at 2:10 PM ET. Framber Valdez (10-4) will start for the Astros, and Cole Ragans for the Rangers.
The Rangers are a big underdog (+255) on the road at the Astros (-313). The game has an over/under set at 8 runs.
Astros vs. Rangers Odds
Run Line
Houston Astros (-1.5)
Moneyline
Astros (-313)
Total
8 Runs (Over: -119, Under: -102)
When, Where, at What Time is Astros vs. Rangers
- Game Day: Thursday, August 11, 2022
- Game Time: 2:10 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 |
| Spencer Howard | 15 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Eli White | 60 Day Injury List | Wrist |
| Mitch Garver | 60 Day Injury List | Forearm |
Last Time Out: Astros and Rangers
Yesterday, the Rangers picked up an 8-4 victory over the Astros, with Taylor Hearn (1.00 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 K) registering the win for the Rangers. Leody Taveras finished 2-for-4 with a double, a triple and five RBI to lead the offensive attack. Phil Maton (0.00 IP, 4 R, 3 H, 0 K) took the loss for the Astros.
Betting Trends
Astros Betting Records and Team Stats
The Astros have been favorites in 96 games this season and won 64 (66.7%) of those contests. This season, Houston has won two of its three games when favored by at least -313 on the moneyline. The bookmakers’ moneyline implies a 75.8% chance of a victory for the Astros. Houston and its opponents have hit the over in 41 of their 112 games with a total this season. The Astros are 57-55-0 against the spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | 95 | .296 (23) | .402 (3) | .634 (2) | 7.8% (3) | 19.2% (70) | 14.6% (7) |
| Kyle Tucker | 104 | .247 (96) | .335 (67) | .460 (41) | 4.9% (20) | 16.0% (42) | 11.9% (17) |
| Alex Bregman | 108 | .251 (87) | .358 (31) | .420 (81) | 2.9% (82) | 12.7% (14) | 13.2% (10) |
| Jose Altuve | 95 | .283 (33) | .368 (16) | .508 (15) | 4.6% (27) | 14.6% (24) | 10.2% (43) |
| Trey Mancini | 99 | .268 (51) | .343 (50) | .421 (77) | 3.1% (71) | 21.9% (94) | 8.3% (75) |
Rangers Betting Records and Team Stats
The Rangers have been underdogs in 68 games this season and have come away with the win 33 times (48.5%) in those contests. Texas has played as an underdog of +255 or more just one time this year and came away with a win in that game. The Rangers have an implied victory probability of 28.2% according to the moneyline set for this matchup. Contests with Texas have gone over the total set by bookmakers in 53 of 110 chances this season. The Rangers are 62-48-0 against the spread in their 110 games that had a posted line this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | 104 | .254 (78) | .332 (71) | .477 (30) | 5.5% (14) | 15.3% (33) | 9.6% (50) |
| Marcus Semien | 109 | .239 (110) | .297 (125) | .400 (95) | 3.3% (64) | 15.7% (36) | 7.5% (88) |
| Adolis García | 106 | .252 (84) | .303 (120) | .459 (42) | 4.2% (35) | 28.1% (140) | 6.2% (114) |
| Nate Lowe | 105 | .281 (37) | .330 (77) | .457 (46) | 3.7% (48) | 23.9% (109) | 6.6% (103) |
| Jonah Heim | 87 | .249 (-) | .323 (-) | .442 (-) | 4.1% (-) | 20.1% (-) | 10.0% (-) |
Astros vs. Rangers Picks and Predictions
Our prediction for this matchup is the Astros to win (-313 on the moneyline), while we predict the scoring will go over the total (8 runs).