The Texas Rangers (58-75) are set to open a 3-game set with the Houston Astros (86-48) Monday. First pitch from Minute Maid Park is at 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers vs. Astros odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Astros lead 12-4
The Rangers fell 5-2 to the Boston Red Sox Sunday as RHP Dane Dunning struggled to the tune of 5 ER on 8 H and 3 BB over 4 IP. Texas has now lost 8 consecutive games, which includes being swept in a 2-game series with the Astros.
The Astros came away with a lopsided 9-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels Sunday. Houston has won 5 of its last 6 games to give it a 10-game lead over the Seattle Mariners in the AL West.