Astros vs Rangers MLB Predictions, Odds & Best Bets (8/7)

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Wednesday’s MLB schedule features a ton of early action, including a 2:35 p.m. ET showdown at Globe Life Field between the Houston Astros (58-55) and Texas Rangers (54-60). This afternoon tilt also marks the finale of the AL West rivals’ three-game series.

The series has been even thus far, leaving time to tell who’ll be victorious. In the meantime, let’s take a look at today’s action by diving into my Astros vs. Rangers predictions and best MLB bets.

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MLB Betting Today: Astros vs Rangers (8/7)

Astros vs Rangers Game Information

• Matchup: Houston Astros (58-55, 26-29 Away) vs. Texas Rangers (54-60, 31-26 Home)
• Venue & Location: Globe Life Field (Arlington, TX)
• Date: Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024
• Game Time: 2:35 p.m. ET
• How to Watch Astros vs. Rangers: MLB.TV, Fubo, MLB Network

Astros vs Rangers MLB Probable Pitchers

• Astros: Yusei Kikuchi (23 starts —4-9, 4.67 ERA)
• Rangers: Jose Urena (26 games/7 starts — 3-6, 3.70 ERA)

Rangers vs Astros MLB Odds & Spread

Rangers vs. Astros MLB odds are courtesy of BetOnline as of Wednesday, Aug. 7 at 10:15 a.m. ET. Odds from other top online sportsbooks may also be mentioned in this article.

Astros vs Rangers Run Line

• Houston Astros -1.5 (+126)
• Texas Rangers +1.5 (-146)

Rangers vs Astros Over/Under

• Over 9 Runs (-110)
• Under 9 Runs (-110)

Astros vs Rangers Moneyline

• Houston Astros (-127)
• Texas Rangers (+117)

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Astros vs Rangers MLB Betting Trends

• Houston is 3-6 straight up in its last nine games.
• Texas is 7-3 straight up in its last 10 home games.
• The total hit the Under in each of Houston’s last five games.
• The total hit the Over in nine of Texas’ last 11 games.
• The total hit the Under in four of the last five Houston-Texas matchups.

Astros vs Rangers Predictions & MLB Picks Today (8/7)

After the Rangers opened the series with a win, the Astros got some revenge with a 4-2 victory on Tuesday. Yordan Alvarez drove in Alec Bregman with a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning to give Houston the lead it needed before Josh Hader came in for his 23rd save of the season.

As a result of yesterday’s finish, the Astros are just 0.5 games back of the Seattle Mariners for the AL West lead while the Rangers are now five games away from the top of the division.

The victory was also much-needed for a Houston team that entered the contest on a three-game losing streak. Winning since the All-Star Break ended has been tough for both sides, proven by the Astros being just 7-9 SU since the regular season resumed while the Rangers are 8-9 SU during that stretch.

Having said that, the Astros did exceed expectations given that they’re 4-6 SU in their last 10 road games. Conversely, the Rangers have a decent shot at bouncing back given that they’ve won 11 of their last 15 home games while only losing back-to-back outings once during that stretch.

The Rangers are 11-4 SU in their last 15 home games at Globe Life Field. 

Unfortunately, for the Rangers, Globe Life Field has become somewhat of a second home for the Astros. Houston is a dominant 11-3 SU across its last 14 trips to Arlington, having outscored its AL West rival 103-65 on aggregate.

If the Astros want to continue that dominance, they need a strong showing from LHP Yusei Kikuchi, who’s been shaky lately. The former MLB All-Star hurler hasn’t notched a victory since June 11, going 0-4 with a 7.16 ERA while allowing a .287/.345/.503 slash line in the nine subsequent starts.

Additionally, Kikuchi has allowed a 6.43 ERA across seven innings in two career appearances at Globe Life Field.

Meanwhile, it’ll be interesting to see which version of Rangers RHP Jose Urena appears on the mound. While the 32-year-old has appeared in 26 games this season, only seven of those instances were starts. That’s without mentioning how his ERA as a starter (4.29) is noticeably worse than when he’s a reliever (3.22).

After Urena allowed seven earned runs on eight hits across four innings in his last start, I’m taking the Astros on the road. They’re riding high from yesterday’s win and even though they haven’t had a ton of recent road success, their history at Globe Life Field speaks for itself.

With that in mind, I’m going to keep things simple by sticking with the Astros on the moneyline.

Astros vs. Rangers MLB Prediction: HOU wins

Best Astros vs. Rangers Bet: HOU ML (-127)

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Best Astros vs Rangers MLB Player Prop (8/7)

After taking a look through BetOnline’s Astros vs. Rangers player props, I recommend taking Yordan Alvarez o1.5 total bases (+102).

Although it’s a small sample size, Alvarez has been consistent with this prop lately. He’s finished with the Over in three of his last four games, batting .400 while tallying one home run and a double on six hits across 15 at-bats. The Over is also a whopping 10-3 in his last 13 road games against the Rangers — a span where he’s slashing .365/.460/.692 with 19 hits, five HRs, and a pair of doubles.

Considering how he also averaged 2.8 total bases in those matchups, I see good things happening to Alvarez tonight.

Best Astros vs. Rangers MLB Prop Bet: Yordan Alvarez o1.5 Total Bases (+102)

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