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On Tuesday, a matchup of AL West rivals is on the docket, with the Houston Astros (82-47) visiting the Texas Rangers (58-69) at 8:05 PM ET. Framber Valdez (12-4) is the starter for the Astros, and Dane Dunning (3-6) for the Rangers.
Oddsmakers have set the Astros as the moderate moneyline favorites (-170) on the road versus the Rangers (+142). The game’s over/under is set at 7.5.
Astros vs. Rangers Odds
Run Line
Houston Astros (-1.5)
Moneyline
Astros (-170)
Total
7.5 Runs (Over: +100, Under: -120)
When, Where, at What Time is Astros vs. Rangers
- Game Day: Tuesday, August 30, 2022
- Game Time: 8:05 PM ET
- Location: Arlington, Texas
- Stadium: Globe Life Field
Astros Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Aledmys Díaz | 10 Day Injury List | Groin |
| Ryan Pressly | 15 Day Injury List | Neck |
| Blake Taylor | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Michael Brantley | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Josh James | 60 Day Injury List | Back |
| Jason Castro | 60 Day Injury List | Knee |
| Chas McCormick | Day-to-day | Finger |
| Justin Verlander | Day-to-day | Calf |
| Yordan Alvarez | Day-to-day | Hand |
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 |
Last Time Out: Astros and Rangers
The Astros won their last contest versus the Orioles by a 3-1 score Tuesday, with Ryne Stanek picking up the win pitching going one inning without giving up a hit or an earned run while striking out one. Alex Bregman went 1-for-2 with a home run and an RBI to lead them offensively.
The Rangers lost to the Tigers Tuesday, with Kohei Arihara getting the loss while throwing three innings, giving up six earned runs on eight hits while striking out three. Corey Seager went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI to lead the Rangers’ offense.
Betting Trends
Astros Betting Records and Team Stats
This season, the Astros have been favored 110 times and won 74, or 67.3%, of those games. Houston has a record of 35-21 in games where sportsbooks favor them by at least -170 on the moneyline. The sportsbooks’ moneyline implies a 63% chance of a victory for the Astros. Houston’s games have gone over the total in 48 of their 129 chances. The Astros are 68-61-0 ATS in their 129 games with a spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | 125 | .269 (49) | .373 (12) | .481 (24) | 3.8% (44) | 12.2% (11) | 13.1% (8) |
| Yordan Alvarez | 109 | .295 (16) | .399 (3) | .598 (3) | 6.9% (2) | 19.5% (74) | 14.2% (5) |
| Kyle Tucker | 120 | .261 (67) | .338 (56) | .478 (26) | 4.6% (24) | 15.7% (34) | 10.5% (35) |
| Jose Altuve | 111 | .280 (32) | .367 (20) | .500 (13) | 4.4% (31) | 14.9% (27) | 10.5% (35) |
| Yuli Gurriel | 118 | .244 (95) | .293 (124) | .371 (119) | 1.5% (120) | 12.8% (16) | 5.3% (131) |
Rangers Betting Records and Team Stats
The Rangers have been victorious in 37, or 48.7%, of the 76 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season. This season, Texas has been victorious 11 times in 25 chances when named as an underdog of at least +142 or worse on the moneyline. The Rangers have an implied victory probability of 41.3% according to the moneyline set by sportsbooks for this matchup. Contests with Texas have gone over the total set by bookmakers in 62 of 127 chances this season. The Rangers are 70-57-0 against the spread in their 127 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | 121 | .257 (75) | .334 (65) | .476 (28) | 5.3% (14) | 15.0% (30) | 9.6% (50) |
| Marcus Semien | 126 | .238 (108) | .298 (118) | .408 (83) | 3.5% (53) | 16.0% (38) | 7.7% (83) |
| Nate Lowe | 122 | .300 (13) | .349 (37) | .498 (14) | 4.4% (31) | 23.0% (97) | 6.6% (103) |
| Adolis García | 123 | .256 (76) | .304 (116) | .453 (45) | 4.0% (38) | 28.3% (135) | 5.9% (120) |
| Jonah Heim | 102 | .241 (-) | .319 (-) | .425 (-) | 3.5% (-) | 19.6% (-) | 10.2% (-) |
Astros vs. Rangers Picks and Predictions
We predict that the Astros will pick up the victory in this contest, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (-170). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we see the final scoring winding up over the total (7.5 runs).