Globe Life Park hosts an MLB battle between the Texas Rangers and the visiting Houston Astros on Saturday.
Matt Moore gets the call for the Texas Rangers and he will try to build on a 0-0 mark. In the other dugout, Lance McCullers Jr. brings a 0-0 ledger to the game for the Houston Astros as he tries to quiet the Rangers bats.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Houston Astros were listed as -185 favorites on the MLB baseball moneyline at many online sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. The total was set at 9.5 before betting started earlier on Saturday over at Sportsbook.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 2.7-2.5 win 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
Texas (1-1) will face the 1-1 Astros in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Texas vs Houston injuries news.
It's a MLB baseball betting matchup between the No. 27-rated Texas Rangers and the league No. 2-ranked Houston Astros, according to the latest MLB power poll here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to getting on base, the visiting Houston Astros rank No. 24 at 5.5 hits per game. That compares with the Texas Rangers No. 17 ranking in that category.
Comparing defensive stats, Houston owns the No. 8-rated road mark, allowing 3 runs per game on the highway. Texas, on the other hand, rates No. 8 in scoring at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Astros endured a 5-1 loss at the hands of the Rangers on Friday, with D Keuchel throwing 6 innings of 7-hit ball at Globe Life Park.
Next Betting Matchups
Houston at Texas, Sunday, April 1st