Houston Astros vs Texas Rangers Betting Pick and Odds Preview

The Texas Rangers host Houston on Saturday, looking to pick up a win and improve their 26-29 mark against the 39-16 Astros in MLB betting odds action at Globe Life Park.

Texas sends Andrew Cashner out against Lance McCullers Jr. for the Houston Astros in this game. Cashner is 2-4 with a 2.92 ERA on the season, while McCullers Jr. is 6-1 on the year and has a 2.48 ERA.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Texas Rangers were listed as 151 moneyline underdogs earlier in the day at Sportsbook, while odds makers set the Sportsbook total line around 9.5 earlier at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 7.3-2.8 victory for 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

26-29 Texas battles the Astros, currently with a 39-16 mark. 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. 14 in Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings, up against the Houston Astros, who rate a No. 1 in the latest survey.

Statistical Matchup

When it comes to getting on base, the visiting Houston Astros rank No. 2 at 9.47 hits per game. That compares with the Texas Rangers No. 26 ranking in that category.

Houston brings the No. 2-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Rangers's No. 19-ranked defense.