| Thursday, August 11 | MLB Betting Notes, Courtesy of Caesars |
|---|---|
| Moneyline: | Houston Astros -292 vs Texas Rangers +235 |
| Runline: | Astros -1.5 (-135) / Rangers +1.5 (+115) |
| Total: | 8.5 Runs (Over -100 / Under -120) |
| Game Time: | 2:10pm ET / 11:10am PT |
| Where: | Minute Maid Park in Houston, TX |
| Weather: | Retractable Roof |
Houston Astros vs Texas Rangers Analysis
The Houston Astros host the Texas Rangers in a Thursday matinee and the finale of their three game series. Houston took game one 7-5 and the teams were tied 3-3 in the 9th inning at the time of this article.
It’s a battle of southpaws as rookie Cole Ragans takes the bump for Texas and Framber Valdez will take the ball for Houston. First pitch is scheduled for 2:10 PM EDT.
Although both teams are in Texas, they’re just about total opposites on records for the season. Houston has a 71-40 record leading the AL West over Seattle by 11.0 games, and the Rangers 48-61, trailing the Astros by 22 games.