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The Houston Astros (87-48) face the Texas Rangers (58-76), who will be attempting to halt a nine-game losing skid, Tuesday at 8:10 PM ET, at Minute Maid Park. The scheduled starters are Framber Valdez (13-4) for the Astros, and Glenn Otto (6-8) for the Rangers.
Sportsbooks have made the Astros a strong favorite at home (-275) to defeat the Rangers (+225). The contest has an over/under set at 7.5.
Astros vs. Rangers Odds
Run Line
Houston Astros (-1.5)
Moneyline
Astros (-275)
Total
7.5 Runs (Over: -109, Under: -111)
When, Where, at What Time is Astros vs. Rangers
- Game Day: Tuesday, September 6, 2022
- Game Time: 8:10 PM ET
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Stadium: Minute Maid Park
Astros Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Aledmys Díaz | 10 Day Injury List | Groin |
| Justin Verlander | 15 Day Injury List | Calf |
| Ryan Pressly | 15 Day Injury List | Neck |
| Jason Castro | 60 Day Injury List | Knee |
| Blake Taylor | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Michael Brantley | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Josh James | 60 Day Injury List | Back |
Rangers Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Cole Ragans | 15 Day Injury List | Calf |
| Joe Barlow | 15 Day Injury List | Finger |
| Spencer Howard | 15 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Jon Gray | 15 Day Injury List | Upper Body |
| Eli White | 60 Day Injury List | Wrist |
| Mitch Garver | 60 Day Injury List | Forearm |
| Josh Sborz | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
Last Time Out: Astros and Rangers
These teams meet again after the Astros took down the Rangers 1-0 yesterday. Hunter Brown earned the win for the Astros (6.00 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 5 K), and Chas McCormick led the way offensively (2-for-3). Martin Perez (7.00 IP, 1 R, 6 H, 5 K) was credited with the loss for the Rangers.
Betting Trends
Astros Betting Records and Team Stats
The Astros have been favorites in 115 games this season and won 79 (68.7%) of those contests. Houston has a record of 8-5 in games where bookmakers favor them by at least -275 on the moneyline. Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Astros have a 73.3% chance to win. So far this season, Houston and its opponents have hit the over in 50 of their 135 games with a total. The Astros have an ATS record of 73-62-0 in 135 games with a spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | 130 | .265 (55) | .370 (13) | .470 (30) | 3.6% (46) | 12.6% (15) | 13.3% (8) |
| Yordan Alvarez | 112 | .294 (16) | .398 (4) | .594 (3) | 6.7% (2) | 19.6% (75) | 14.1% (5) |
| Jose Altuve | 117 | .289 (24) | .374 (11) | .519 (11) | 4.6% (23) | 14.9% (26) | 10.5% (37) |
| Kyle Tucker | 126 | .258 (69) | .334 (61) | .470 (30) | 4.6% (23) | 15.7% (33) | 10.3% (39) |
| Yuli Gurriel | 124 | .240 (107) | .291 (125) | .363 (125) | 1.4% (127) | 12.6% (15) | 5.7% (125) |
Rangers Betting Records and Team Stats
The Rangers have been underdogs in 83 games this season and have come away with the win 37 times (44.6%) in those contests. Texas has played as an underdog of +225 or more just one time this year and came away with a win in that game. The Rangers have an implied victory probability of 30.8% according to the moneyline set for this matchup. Texas and their opponents have hit the over in 65 of their 134 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season. The Rangers are 72-62-0 against the spread in their 134 games that had a posted line this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | 128 | .250 (82) | .326 (78) | .464 (36) | 5.1% (14) | 14.9% (26) | 9.4% (56) |
| Marcus Semien | 133 | .243 (97) | .302 (117) | .415 (78) | 3.5% (53) | 16.2% (37) | 7.8% (82) |
| Nate Lowe | 129 | .302 (8) | .355 (28) | .500 (14) | 4.3% (34) | 22.3% (92) | 7.2% (96) |
| Adolis García | 130 | .250 (82) | .295 (123) | .444 (51) | 4.0% (41) | 28.1% (136) | 5.6% (126) |
| Jonah Heim | 109 | .233 (-) | .311 (-) | .406 (-) | 3.3% (-) | 19.2% (-) | 10.1% (-) |
Astros vs. Rangers Picks and Predictions
We predict that the Astros will pick up the win in this contest, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (-275). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we predict the final scoring winding up over the total (7.5 runs).