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On Tuesday, a matchup of AL West rivals is on the schedule, with the Houston Astros (70-40) hosting the Texas Rangers (48-60) at 8:10 PM ET. The Astros will hand the ball to Jose Urquidy (10-4), and the Rangers will counter with Martin Perez (9-2).
With the Rangers (+157) visiting, the Astros (-188) are a solid favorite on the moneyline. The game has an over/under set at 8 runs.
Astros vs. Rangers Odds
Run Line
Houston Astros (-1.5)
Moneyline
Astros (-188)
Total
8 Runs (Over: -101, Under: -120)
When, Where, at What Time is Astros vs. Rangers
- Game Day: Tuesday, August 9, 2022
- Game Time: 8:10 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 |
| Eli White | 60 Day Injury List | Wrist |
| Mitch Garver | 60 Day Injury List | Forearm |
Last Time Out: Astros and Rangers
The Astros lost 1-0 to the Guardians Tuesday, with Cristian Javier (six innings, giving up one earned run on six hits while striking out four) on the line for the loss.
The Rangers were defeated by the White Sox 8-2 Tuesday. Nate Lowe went 3-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in the defeat, while Spencer Howard took the loss on the mound, throwing three innings, giving up five earned runs on eight hits while striking out three.
Betting Trends
Astros Betting Records and Team Stats
The Astros have won 63, or 67%, of the 94 games they’ve played as favorites this season. Houston has a record of 20-12, a 62.5% win rate, when favored by -188 or more by oddsmakers this season. The moneyline for this contest implies a 65.3% chance of a victory for the Astros. Houston and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 39 of their 110 opportunities. In 110 games with a spread this season, the Astros are 56-54-0 ATS.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | 93 | .301 (13) | .408 (3) | .640 (2) | 7.8% (2) | 18.6% (66) | 15.0% (5) |
| Alex Bregman | 106 | .247 (95) | .354 (35) | .420 (79) | 2.9% (84) | 13.0% (16) | 13.0% (10) |
| Jose Altuve | 93 | .283 (35) | .367 (19) | .510 (13) | 4.7% (24) | 14.7% (26) | 10.0% (47) |
| Kyle Tucker | 102 | .241 (106) | .330 (75) | .448 (56) | 4.7% (24) | 16.1% (45) | 11.9% (19) |
| Trey Mancini | 98 | .266 (55) | .341 (56) | .419 (83) | 3.1% (69) | 22.0% (96) | 8.4% (75) |
Rangers Betting Records and Team Stats
The Rangers have won in 32, or 48.5%, of the 66 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year. This season, Texas has come away with a win five times in 12 chances when named as an underdog of at least +157 or longer on the moneyline. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Rangers have a 38.9% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest. Texas’ games have gone over the total in 51 of their 108 opportunities. In 108 games with a line this season, the Rangers have a mark of 61-47-0 against the spread.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | 102 | .248 (91) | .328 (80) | .468 (33) | 5.4% (13) | 15.2% (33) | 9.8% (51) |
| Marcus Semien | 107 | .239 (112) | .297 (126) | .395 (100) | 3.1% (69) | 15.8% (41) | 7.5% (91) |
| Adolis García | 104 | .247 (95) | .296 (127) | .450 (51) | 4.1% (37) | 28.2% (141) | 6.1% (118) |
| Nate Lowe | 103 | .285 (33) | .333 (70) | .464 (36) | 3.8% (48) | 23.9% (110) | 6.7% (104) |
| Jonah Heim | 85 | .252 (-) | .322 (-) | .447 (-) | 4.1% (-) | 20.1% (-) | 9.6% (-) |
Astros vs. Rangers Picks and Predictions
Our pick for Astros vs. Rangers sees the Astros (-188 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. For the over/under, we recommend betting on the over on 8 runs.