The Texas Rangers (44-49) and Houston Astros (49-44) open a 3-game set Friday. First pitch from Minute Maid Park is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Rangers vs. Astros odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Astros lead 4-3
The Rangers snapped a 5-game winning streak with a 7-2 loss at the Los Angeles Angels Wednesday as -127 favorites. CF Leody Taveras'hit a 2-run HR in the 5th, and RHP Michael Lorenzen'allowed 5 ER in 5 innings to pick up the loss.
Houston took down the Miami Marlins 6-3 as a -177 home favorite Thursday, completing a 3-game sweep. CF Jake Meyers doubled in a run in the 4th inning'for the Astros, who have won 9 straight home games.