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On Wednesday, the Houston Astros (83-47) are visiting the Texas Rangers (58-70), at 2:05 PM ET. The Rangers have dropped three in a row. Cristian Javier (7-9) will start for the Astros, and Martin Perez (10-4) for the Rangers.
Bookmakers have set the Astros as the moderate moneyline favorites (-141) on the road versus the Rangers (+120). The over/under for the Astros-Rangers game is set at 7.5.
Astros vs. Rangers Odds
Run Line
Houston Astros (-1.5)
Moneyline
Astros (-141)
Total
7.5 Runs (Over: -110, Under: -110)
When, Where, at What Time is Astros vs. Rangers
- Game Day: Wednesday, August 31, 2022
- Game Time: 2:05 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 |
| Justin Verlander | 15 Day Injury List | Calf |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Josh Sborz | 15 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| 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
These teams meet again after the Astros defeated the Rangers 4-2 yesterday. Framber Valdez picked up the win for the Astros (8.00 IP, 2 R, 7 H, 8 K), and Jose Altuve led the way offensively (2-for-5 with a double, a home run and an RBI). Dane Dunning (5.00 IP, 2 R, 7 H, 5 K) was credited with the loss for the Rangers.
Betting Trends
Astros Betting Records and Team Stats
This season, the Astros have won 75 out of the 111 games, or 67.6%, in which they’ve been favored. Houston has entered 83 games this season favored by -141 or more and is 57-26 in those contests. Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Astros have a 58.5% chance to win. Games involving Houston have gone over the total set by oddsmakers in 48 of 130 chances this season. The Astros are 69-61-0 against the spread in their 130 chances this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | 126 | .267 (53) | .373 (13) | .479 (23) | 3.8% (43) | 12.1% (10) | 13.4% (8) |
| Yordan Alvarez | 109 | .295 (17) | .399 (3) | .598 (3) | 6.9% (2) | 19.5% (75) | 14.2% (5) |
| Kyle Tucker | 121 | .261 (66) | .338 (55) | .476 (28) | 4.6% (23) | 15.6% (34) | 10.6% (36) |
| Jose Altuve | 112 | .281 (35) | .367 (21) | .508 (13) | 4.6% (23) | 14.9% (28) | 10.4% (37) |
| Yuli Gurriel | 119 | .243 (99) | .292 (125) | .368 (120) | 1.5% (120) | 12.7% (16) | 5.5% (128) |
Rangers Betting Records and Team Stats
The Rangers have won in 37, or 48.1%, of the 77 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year. Texas has a mark of 22-23 in contests where oddsmakers favor them by +120 or worse on the moneyline. The Rangers have an implied victory probability of 45.5% according to the moneyline set by oddsmakers for this matchup. Texas and their opponents have gone over in 62 of their 128 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season. In 128 games with a line this season, the Rangers have a mark of 70-58-0 against the spread.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | 122 | .255 (79) | .331 (72) | .472 (30) | 5.2% (14) | 14.9% (28) | 9.5% (52) |
| Marcus Semien | 127 | .238 (112) | .297 (122) | .407 (82) | 3.5% (53) | 16.1% (37) | 7.7% (84) |
| Adolis García | 124 | .258 (72) | .305 (115) | .453 (45) | 4.0% (38) | 28.2% (136) | 5.8% (124) |
| Nate Lowe | 123 | .298 (13) | .347 (39) | .494 (16) | 4.4% (32) | 23.0% (97) | 6.5% (105) |
| Jonah Heim | 103 | .238 (-) | .316 (-) | .420 (-) | 3.4% (-) | 19.4% (-) | 10.1% (-) |
Astros vs. Rangers Picks and Predictions
We pick that the Astros will pick up the win in this contest, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (-141). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we predict the final scoring winding up over the total (7.5 runs).