MLB wagering interest swings to the Texas Rangers vs Houston Astros battle on Tuesday at Minute Maid Park as the Astros try to pick up a win on home turf and reward those moneyline betting.
The Houston Astros will turn to Mike Fiers and his 0-1 record as they look for a win in this one, while the Texas Rangers send Cole Hamels (2-0) to the hill.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had set the Houston Astros as -123 favorites on the moneyline for this contest. The over under was hovering near 8 for betting fans hoping to turn a profit on totals at Sportsbook.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 5.7-2.9 win for the Astros. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Texas Rangers vs Houston Astros Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Houston (17-9) will face the 11-15 Rangers in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Houston vs Texas injuries news.
The Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings have the Houston Astros at No. 3 and the Texas Rangers at No. 10 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these teams in several key categories is important for handicappers and Houston has baseball's No. 13-rated offensive output, at 9.19 hits per game. The Texas Rangers average 7.19 hits per game, good for No. 29 on the list.
Texas brings the No. 14-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Astros's No. 1-ranked defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
- Texas is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
- Texas is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Texas's last 11 games
- Texas is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- Houston is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
- Houston is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games
- Houston is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
- Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Texas at Houston, Wednesday, May 3rd
