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At Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, the Texas Rangers (59-76) meet the Houston Astros (87-49), with first pitch at 8:10 PM ET. The Astros will give the start to Cristian Javier (8-9), and the Rangers will turn to Cole Ragans (0-2).
The Astros’ home-field advantage shows today in terms of their moneyline advantage (-294), compared to Texas’ (+244). The game has an over/under of 8 runs.
Astros vs. Rangers Odds
Run Line
Houston Astros (-1.5)
Moneyline
Astros (-294)
Total
8 Runs (Over: -115, Under: -106)
When, Where, at What Time is Astros vs. Rangers
- Game Day: Wednesday, September 7, 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 clubs meet again after the Rangers’ 4-3 victory over the Astros yesterday. Taylor Hearn (2.00 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 2 K) registered the win for the Rangers. Nate Lowe went 2-for-4 to lead the team on offense. Framber Valdez (6.00 IP, 2 R, 6 H, 11 K) took the loss on the mound for the Astros.
Betting Trends
Astros Betting Records and Team Stats
This season, the Astros have been favored 116 times and won 79, or 68.1%, of those games. Houston is 4-2 this season when entering a game favored by -294 or more on the moneyline. The bookmakers’ moneyline implies a 74.6% chance of a victory for the Astros. Houston’s games have gone over the total in 50 of their 136 chances. The Astros are 73-63-0 ATS in their 136 games with a spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | 131 | .266 (52) | .371 (12) | .469 (29) | 3.6% (48) | 12.7% (16) | 13.4% (8) |
| Yordan Alvarez | 113 | .293 (16) | .396 (4) | .589 (3) | 6.7% (2) | 19.8% (76) | 14.0% (5) |
| Jose Altuve | 118 | .289 (22) | .375 (11) | .523 (11) | 4.7% (19) | 14.7% (25) | 10.6% (34) |
| Kyle Tucker | 127 | .260 (70) | .335 (58) | .470 (27) | 4.5% (27) | 15.6% (32) | 10.3% (39) |
| Yuli Gurriel | 125 | .237 (111) | .288 (128) | .359 (125) | 1.4% (124) | 12.5% (13) | 5.6% (126) |
Rangers Betting Records and Team Stats
The Rangers have come away with 38 wins in the 84 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season. Texas has played as an underdog of +244 or more just one time this year and came away with a win in that game. The Rangers have an implied victory probability of 29.1% according to the moneyline set for this matchup. Texas and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 65 of their 135 opportunities. The Rangers have an against the spread record of 73-62-0 in 135 games with a line this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | 129 | .248 (81) | .323 (81) | .459 (39) | 5.1% (14) | 15.1% (29) | 9.3% (58) |
| Marcus Semien | 134 | .242 (100) | .301 (116) | .415 (77) | 3.5% (53) | 16.2% (39) | 7.8% (83) |
| Nate Lowe | 130 | .304 (8) | .357 (26) | .500 (13) | 4.3% (34) | 22.2% (94) | 7.3% (90) |
| Adolis García | 131 | .248 (81) | .293 (123) | .440 (54) | 3.9% (41) | 27.9% (135) | 5.5% (127) |
| 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 (-294). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we predict the final scoring winding up over the total (8 runs).