The Texas Rangers have gone 5-1 in Colby Lewis' last six outings against the state-rival Houston Astros as they prepare to send the righthander to the mound on Saturday night with the clubs hitting the field in MLB betting action.
Lewis sits at 8-4 with a 4.77 ERA, and he's coming off a no-decision against the Padres in which he allowed three runs on five hits over seven innings pitched. Scott Feldman (4-4, 4.80 ERA) is Houston's probable Saturday starter.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Texas Rangers were 115 moneyline underdogs in this one earlier in the day at most online sportsbooks including Sportsbook. The total was 8.5 at Sportsbook for those preferring over under betting.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 5.1-2.9 win for the Astros on Saturday. 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
The Houston Astros sport a record of 50-42 heading into this matchup, while the Texas Rangers sit at 42-47 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Houston vs Texas injuries news.
It's a MLB baseball betting matchup between the No. 7-rated Houston Astros and the league No. 29-ranked Texas Rangers, according to the latest MLB power poll here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
At the plate, Houston owns the No. 27 ranking for hits at 8.03 per game. By contrast, the Texas Rangers are rated No. 19 in the same category at 8.46 per game.
Comparing defensive stats, Texas owns the No. 9-rated road mark, allowing 3.89 runs per game on the highway. Houston, on the other hand, rates No. 14 in scoring at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Rangers were saddled with a loss last time out in M Perez's start, as they lost 3-2 against Houston on Friday at Minute Maid Park.
Next Betting Matchups
Texas at Houston, Sunday, July 19th