Texas Sends Mike Minor vs Gerrit Cole in Houston Astros vs Rangers Game

Globe Life Park hosts an MLB battle between the Texas Rangers and the visiting Houston Astros on Sunday.

Texas hands the ball to starter Mike Minor in this one and he'll try to improve on his 0-0 mark on the year. Houston counters with Gerrit Cole, who will try to quiet the fans and the Rangers bats at the same time.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Baseball betting odds makers, including Sportsbook, opened the Texas Rangers as 150 moneyline underdogs in this matchup. Over under total bettors saw the number open at 10 at shops such as Sportsbook.

Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 2.6-2.4 result in favor of the Astros. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Houston Astros vs Texas Rangers Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Texas Rangers sport a record of 1-2 heading into this matchup, while the Houston Astros sit at 2-1 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Texas vs Houston injuries news.

This game puts the Texas Rangers, most recently No. 27 in Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings, up against the Houston Astros, who rate a No. 2 in the latest survey.

Statistical Matchup

On offense, it's a battle between the Texas Rangers and its No. 24-rated batting order, averaging 3 runs per nine innings, against the No. 12 line up of the Houston Astros at 4.67 runs per outing.

Houston brings the No. 7-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Rangers's No. 19-ranked defense.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Houston hopes solid pitching and defense that led to their last victory - a 10-strikeout performance from L McCullers - will prevail again after their 9-3 victory against Texas at Globe Life Park.

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