The Houston Astros (37-23) open a 3-game road series against their AL West rival Texas Rangers (28-31) on Monday. First pitch is at 8:05 p.m. ET at Globe Life Field. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Astros vs. Rangers odds with MLB picks and predictions.
The Astros lead the season series 6-2.
Houston is coming off a 9-4 win Sunday over the Miami Marlins, but went 2-4 in their homestand. They have, though, won 6 of their last 7 road games.
The Rangers closed out a 3-3 road trip with 2 straight wins over the Chicago White Sox, including an 8-6 victory Sunday.
Astros at Rangers projected starters
RHP Cristian Javier vs. LHP Taylor Hearn
Javier (3-3, 3.22 ERA) makes his 8th start and 12th appearance overall. He has a 1.14 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 11.3 K/9 in 44 2/3 IP.
- Was roughed up in his last outing, a 7-4 loss to the Seattle Mariners June 6, allowing 5 ER on 6 H, 1 BB with 4 K in 3 2/3 IP.
- Prior to that start, he allowed only 2 ER in his previous 3 outings, spanning 15 2/3 IP.
Hearn (4-4, 5.40 ERA) makes his 12th start. He has a 1.66 WHIP, 4.5 BB/9 and 8.5 K/9 in 50 IP.
- Won last outing June 7 at the Cleveland Guardians allowing 3 ER, 4 H, 2 BB with 6 K in 5 2/3 innings in a 6-3 win.
- In 2 starts vs. the Astros this season he’s 0-2 with a 7.45 ERA in 9 2/3 IP. He’s allowed 4 ER in each start.
Astros at Rangers odds and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:16 p.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Astros -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Rangers +130 (bet $100 to win $130)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Astros -1.5 (+102) | Rangers +1.5 (-125)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -135 | U: +110)
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Astros at Rangers picks and predictions
Prediction
Astros 6, Rangers 2
Money line
The Astros have won 3 of 4 games in both series against the Rangers this season, although they did lose the opener in Arlington the first time they faced one another. Their 21 road wins tie them for the most in the majors.
The Rangers are 13-16 at home this season and 12-17 against teams with winning records.
Take the ASTROS (-160).
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Run line/Against the spread
Of their 6 wins over the Rangers this season, 3 are by more than 1 run. Six of their last 8 wins overall have been by at least 2 runs.
The Rangers are 35-24 ATS this season overall, the second-best margin in the majors, but they lost both games to the Astros with Hearn on the mound by at least 2 runs.
This is the most valuable bet of the night. Take the ASTROS -1.5 (+102).
Over/Under
None of the 8 games between these teams this season have had more than 8 runs.
Hearn’s last 9 starts have alternated between 9 runs or more and 8 or fewer. His last start had a total of 9 runs.
The total has stayed under 9 runs in 6 of Javier’s 8 starts this season.
Take UNDER 8.5 (+110).
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