The Texas Rangers (+220) visit Minute Maid Park to take on the Houston Astros (-275) on Thursday, August 11, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 2:10pm EDT in Houston.
The Astros are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (-130).
The Rangers vs Astros Over/Under is 8 total runs for the game.
So far this season, the Rangers are 49-61 against the spread (ATS), while the Astros are 57-55 ATS.
Rangers vs. Astros Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline
Rangers vs Astros Prediction for Today’s Game
Based on recent trends the model predicts the Astros will win Thursday‘s matchup with 50.1% confidence.
This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Rangers and Astros and up-to-date player injuries.
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Best Rangers Player Prop Bets Today
We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Rangers players for Thursday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Astros Player Prop Best Bets Today
And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Astros players for Thursday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Astros vs Rangers Home Run Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | 0.5 +425 | 0.5 -800 |
| Jake Meyers | 0.5 +625 | 0.5 -1600 |
| Jeremy Pena | 0.5 +500 | 0.5 -1100 |
| Jose Altuve | 0.5 +310 | 0.5 -550 |
| Kyle Tucker | 0.5 +360 | 0.5 -650 |
Astros vs Rangers Total Hits Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | 0.5 -200 | 0.5 +145 |
| Jake Meyers | 0.5 -150 | 0.5 +105 |
| Jeremy Pena | 0.5 -200 | 0.5 +135 |
| Jose Altuve | 0.5 -250 | 0.5 +170 |
| Kyle Tucker | 0.5 -275 | 0.5 +190 |
Astros vs Rangers RBI Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | 0.5 +130 | 0.5 -190 |
| Jake Meyers | 0.5 +210 | 0.5 -350 |
| Jeremy Pena | 0.5 +175 | 0.5 -250 |
| Jose Altuve | 0.5 +155 | 0.5 -225 |
| Kyle Tucker | 0.5 +140 | 0.5 -200 |
Astros vs Rangers Strikeout Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Framber Valdez | 6.5 -120 | 6.5 -115 |
Positive Betting Trends for the Rangers Run Line, Moneyline, Run Totals
Positive Betting Trends for the Astros: Run Line, Moneyline, Run Totals
Rangers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this MLB season, the Rangers have gone 63-47 against the Run Line (+11.1 Units / 7.71% ROI).
- 49-61 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.35 Units / -8.25% ROI
- 53-48 when betting on the total runs Over for +0.9 Units / 0.74% ROI
- 48-53 when betting on the total runs Under for -9.75 Units / -8.05% ROI
Astros Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this MLB season, the Rangers have gone 57-55 against the Run Line (+3.5 Units / 2.7% ROI).
- 71-41 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.45 Units / 1.84% ROI
- 41-67 when betting on the total runs Over for -31.2 Units / -25.51% ROI
- 67-41 when betting on the total runs Under for +21.65 Units / 17.39% ROI
Cole Ragans: Rangers Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Cole Ragans has walked 4 of 22 batters (18%) this month (1 games) — tied for 5th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 4 total IP; League Avg: 7% — fourth Percentile.
Opponents have a chase percentage of just 19% (4/21) against Cole Ragans with two-strikes this month (1 games) — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 4 total IP; League Avg: 41% — 0 Percentile.
Cole Ragans has allowed a slugging percentage of just .167 (3 Total Bases / 18 ABs) this month (1 games) — tied for 10th best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 4 total IP; League Avg: .407 — 94th Percentile.
Cole Ragans has a strike rate of just 59% (55/93) this month (1 games) — tied for 12th lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 4 total IP; League Avg: 65% — ninth Percentile.
Framber Valdez: Astros Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Opponents have a groundball rate of 70% (85/122) against Framber Valdez in two-strike counts this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 45% — 100th Percentile.
Opponents have a groundball rate of 68% (255/375) against Framber Valdez this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 44% — 100th Percentile.
Right-handed hitters have a groundball rate of 69% (216/311) against Framber Valdez this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 44% — 100th Percentile.
Right-handed hitters have a groundball rate of 70% (443/635) against Framber Valdez since the start of last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 135 total IP; League Avg: 44% — 100th Percentile.