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At Minute Maid Park on Friday, the Houston Astros (6-7) face the Texas Rangers (7-5), fellow members of the AL West, at 8:10 PM ET. On the mound for the Astros will be Luis Garcia, opposed by the Rangers’ Martin Perez (1-0).
The Astros are moderate favorites on the moneyline (-163) at home over the Rangers (+138). The game’s over/under is 8.5.
Astros vs. Rangers Odds
Run Line
Houston Astros (-1.5)
Moneyline
Astros (-163)
Total
8.5 Runs (Over: -120, Under: +100)
When, Where, at What Time is Astros vs. Rangers
- Game Day: Friday, April 14, 2023
- Game Time: 8:10 PM ET
- TV Channel: MLBN
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Stadium: Minute Maid Park
Astros Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Brantley | 10-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Jose Altuve | 10-Day Injured List | Thumb |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Parker Mushinski | 15-Day Injured List | Back |
Rangers Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | 10-Day Injured List | Knee |
| Corey Seager | 10-Day Injured List | Hamstring |
| Josh Sborz | 15-Day Injured List | Ankle |
| 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 |
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Betting Trends
Astros Betting Records and Team Stats
This season, the Astros have been favored 11 times and won six, or 54.5%, of those games. This season, Houston has won two of its five games when favored by at least -163 on the moneyline. The sportsbooks’ moneyline implies a 62% chance of a victory for the Astros. Houston’s games have gone over the total in nine of their 13 chances. In 13 games with a spread this season, the Astros are 7-6-0 ATS.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Tucker | 13 | .311 (42) | .439 (18) | .622 (17) | 7.1% (15) | 16.1% (48) | 19.6% (12) |
| Yordan Alvarez | 13 | .300 (48) | .431 (23) | .575 (27) | 6.0% (34) | 22.0% (95) | 16.0% (28) |
| Alex Bregman | 13 | .196 (161) | .339 (98) | .333 (148) | 3.2% (90) | 16.1% (48) | 16.1% (27) |
| Chas McCormick | 12 | .275 (75) | .370 (67) | .500 (51) | 4.3% (58) | 26.1% (137) | 10.9% (76) |
| Mauricio Dubon | 13 | .361 (-) | .395 (-) | .444 (-) | 0.0% (-) | 2.6% (-) | 5.3% (-) |
Rangers Betting Records and Team Stats
The Rangers have been victorious in two of the four contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season. This is the worst odds of a win that sportsbooks have given Texas this season with a +138 moneyline set for this game. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Rangers have a 42% chance of walking away with the win. Texas’ games have gone over the total in eight of their 12 opportunities. The Rangers are 6-6-0 against the spread in their 12 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Lowe | 12 | .261 (91) | .306 (122) | .500 (51) | 4.1% (64) | 14.3% (31) | 6.1% (136) |
| Adolis García | 12 | .227 (132) | .255 (166) | .386 (113) | 4.3% (58) | 23.4% (106) | 4.3% (158) |
| Josh Jung | 12 | .316 (38) | .381 (55) | .526 (45) | 4.8% (51) | 21.4% (84) | 9.5% (90) |
| Marcus Semien | 12 | .229 (127) | .240 (172) | .354 (136) | 2.0% (121) | 18.0% (60) | 2.0% (173) |
| Jonah Heim | 12 | .276 (-) | .300 (-) | .517 (-) | 6.7% (-) | 30.0% (-) | 3.3% (-) |
Astros vs. Rangers Picks and Predictions
Our prediction for this matchup is the Astros to earn the win (-163 on the moneyline), while we project the scoring will go over the total (8.5 runs).