Two AL West foes square off on Sunday Night Baseball when the Houston Astros (7-8) host the Texas Rangers (8-6). The Rangers have been playing well, winning four of their last six outings. On the other side, Houston won two of its past three games. The Astros have dominated this series in recent years, going 41-16 in the last 57 meetings.
First pitch is set for 7:08 p.m. ET. Houston is a -205 favorite on the money line (risk $205 to win $100) in the latest Rangers vs. Astros odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the total number of runs Vegas thinks will be scored, or the over-under, is 8. Before making any Astros vs. Rangers picks, be sure to see the MLB predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's proven computer model.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every MLB game 10,000 times. It went 331-285 on top-rated MLB money line picks (+357) over the past two seasons, and it finished the 2022 MLB season on a 20-14 roll. Anybody who has followed it has seen profitable returns.
Now, the model has dialed in on Rangers vs. Astros and revealed its predictions and best bets. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model's MLB picks. Here are the MLB odds and betting trends for Astros vs. Rangers:
- Rangers vs. Astros money line: Houston -205, Texas +170
- Rangers vs. Astros run line: Texas +1.5 (-125)
- Rangers vs. Astros over/under: 8 runs
- TEX: The Rangers are 5-1 in their last six after allowing five runs or more in their previous game
- HOU: The Over is 7-1 in Astros' last eight home games
- Rangers vs. Astros picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why you should back the Rangers
Right fielder Adolis Garcia is a talented playmaker in the outfield. Garcia owns a cannon of an arm with the ability to be an asset offensively. The 30-year-old has great bat control and plate coverage skills. He currently leads the team in both home runs (3) and RBI (14). On Friday, he went 1-of-4 with a two-run homer.
First baseman Nathaniel Lowe is a huge presence on the diamond. Lowe has a knack for producing runs due to his big swing and solid pitch-recognition skills. The Virginia native is batting .276 with two home runs and 13 RBI. He's recorded a hit in nine straight games. In his last outing, Lowe went 2-of-4 with a double and three runs driven in.
Why you should back the Astros
Yordan Alvarez has outstanding hitting ability due to his secure hands and impressive bat control. Alvarez has been a true run producer and is able to consistently push the ball into the gaps. The 2022 All-Star leads the MLB in RBI (20) with four home runs and a batting average of .292. On Saturday versus the Rangers, he went 1-of-4 with a double and three runs driven in.
First baseman Jose Abreu is an explosive bat in the lineup. Abreu owns great power and bat speed to drive the ball around the yard. He currently has a batting average of .254 with five RBI. Abreu has finished with at least two hits in four outings thus far. On April 12 against the Pittsburgh Pirates, he was 2-of-5 along with a double and one RBI.
How to make Rangers vs. Astros picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the run total, with the simulations projecting 8.4 combined runs. It also says one side of the money line has all the value. You can only get the model's pick at SportsLine.
So who wins Astros vs. Rangers? And which side of the money line has all the value? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the money line to jump on, all from the advanced model that finished last season on a roll, and find out.
