Houston Astros Home to the Texas Rangers in MLB Betting Odds Action

The Houston Astros will look to bolster their win total and reward those moneyline betting when the Texas Rangers invade Minute Maid Park on Saturday.

Charlie Morton will take the mound for the Houston Astros, and he'll carry a 2-0 record into the contest. Mike Minor gets the ball for the Texas Rangers; he's 1-1 so far this season.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Those going with the Houston Astros in this one found them listed on the odds board as moneyline favorites of -228 at Sportsbook for Saturday's contest. The betting total was hovering near 9 at Sportsbook.

Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 1.9-1.6 result in favor of the Rangers. 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

10-4 Houston battles the Rangers, currently with a 4-11 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Houston vs Texas injuries news.

The Houston Astros vs Texas Rangers odds would favor the Astros if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. Houston is rated No. 1 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Texas is at No. 29.

Statistical Matchup

When it comes to getting on base, the visiting Texas Rangers rank No. 27 at 7.47 hits per game. That compares with the Houston Astros No. 13 ranking in that category.

Texas brings the No. 27-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Astros's No. 1-ranked defense.