The Texas Rangers (48-61) and the Houston Astros (71-40) square off in the middle contest of a 3-game set Wednesday. First pitch from Minute Maid Park is scheduled for 8:10 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 9-3
The Rangers equaled the Astros in the hits category in the series opener Tuesday but were on the short end of a 7-5 loss as the Over connected.
The Astros bounced back from a 1-0 loss in the series finale in Cleveland for a 7-spot. Houston has posted 6 or more runs in 4 of the previous 6 outings.