The Texas Rangers (90-72) are set to face off against the Houston Astros (90-72) in what promises to be an exciting ALCS Game 2. The Rangers currently lead the Astros 1-0 in the series, riding a 7-game winning streak into this matchup.
How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Texas Rangers vs. Houston Astros predictions, odds, and picks below.
Astros vs. Rangers Odds
- Moneyline: Astros -120 (DraftKings) / Rangers +106 (BetRivers)
- Total: 8.5
Game Info
- Date: Monday, Oct. 16
- Time: 4:37 PM ET
- Location: Minute Maid Park – Houston, TX
- TV: FOX
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Texas Rangers Betting Trends
The Rangers have been on a roll, winning 6 of their last 10 games. They’ve also been strong on the road, with a 40-41 record this season. As the underdog, the Rangers have a 21-25 record.
Houston Astros Betting Trends
The Astros, despite their recent losses, have also won 6 of their last 10 games. They’ve been less successful at home, with a 39-42 record. As the favorite, the Astros have a 61-53 record.
Astros vs. Rangers Predictions
The pitching matchup for this game features Nathan Eovaldi for the Rangers against Framber Valdez for the Astros. Eovaldi has a 12-5 record with a 3.62 ERA this season, while Valdez has a 12-11 record with a 3.46 ERA. Both pitchers have had solid seasons, but Valdez has been slightly more consistent, with the Astros winning 17 of his 31 starts compared to the Rangers winning 15 of Eovaldi’s 25 starts.
On the offensive side, the Rangers are led by Adolis Garcia, who has a .245 batting average with 39 home runs and 107 RBIs. The Astros, on the other hand, are led by Kyle Tucker, who has a .284 batting average with 29 home runs and 112 RBIs. Both teams have strong offenses, with the Rangers ranking 3rd in runs and the Astros ranking 5th.
However, the Astros have a slight edge in batting average, ranking 5th in the league compared to the Rangers’ 2nd rank. This, combined with their slightly better pitching, could give the Astros the edge in this game.
Astros vs. Rangers Picks
Given the recent form of both teams and the pitching matchup, this game could be a close one. However, the Astros’ slightly better pitching and batting could give them the edge. Additionally, the Astros have a better record as the favorite, which could indicate their ability to handle the pressure of being expected to win.
Therefore, the pick for this game is the Houston Astros on the moneyline. Despite the Rangers’ strong recent form, the Astros’ overall consistency and slightly better statistics make them the better pick.
The Pick: Houston Astros -120 (DraftKings)
Astros vs. Rangers Player Props
Texas Rangers
- Jonah Heim 0.5 Singles (-105)
- Hit Rate: 8/10
- Average: 0.8 Singles
- Jonah Heim 0.5 Hits (-200)
- Hit Rate: 8/10
- Average: 0.8 Hits
- Adolis Garcia 0.5 Hits
- Hit Rate: 8/10
- Average: 1.0 Hits
- Leody Taveras 0.5 Total Bases
- Hit Rate: 7/10
- Average: 1.6 Total Bases
- Leody Taveras 0.5 Hits (-160)
- Hit Rate: 7/10
- Average: 0.9 Hits
- Corey Seager 0.5 Hits (-235)
- Hit Rate: 7/10
- Average: 0.9 Hits
- Nathan Eovaldi 1.5 Walks (-135)
- Hit Rate: 7/10
- Average: 2.0 Walks
Houston Astros
- Framber Valdez 4.5 Strikeouts (-135)
- Hit Rate: 8/10
- Average: 6.1 Strikeouts
- Jose Abreu 0.5 Total Bases (-190)
- Hit Rate: 8/10
- Average: 2.6 Total Bases
- Jose Abreu 0.5 Hits (-190)
- Hit Rate: 8/10
- Average: 1.2 Hits
- Yordan Alvarez 0.5 Hits (-205)
- Hit Rate: 8/10
- Average: 1.1 Hits
- Jeremy Pena 0.5 Total Bases (-185)
- Hit Rate: 8/10
- Average: 1.3 Total Bases
- Jeremy Pena 0.5 Hits (-185)
- Hit Rate: 8/10
- Average: 1.1 Hits
- Alex Bregman 0.5 Total Bases (-205)
- Hit Rate: 8/10
- Average: 2.0 Total Bases
- Alex Bregman 0.5 Hits (-205)
- Hit Rate: 8/10
- Average: 1.1 Hits
- Jeremy Pena 0.5 Singles (-105)
- Hit Rate: 7/10
- Average: 0.9 Singles
- Jose Abreu 0.5 RBIs (+180)
- Hit Rate: 7/10
- Average: 1.4 RBIs
- Jose Abreu 1.5 Hits and Runs and RBIs (+100)
- Hit Rate: 7/10
- Average: 3.2 Hits and Runs and RBIs
- Framber Valdez 15.5 Outs (+115)
- Hit Rate: 7/10
- Average: 18.1 Outs
- Framber Valdez 4.5 Hits Allowed (+100)
- Hit Rate: 7/10
- Average: 5.2 Hits Allowed
- Jose Altuve 0.5 Hits (-230)
- Hit Rate: 7/10
- Average: 1.1 Hits
- Kyle Tucker 0.5 Hits (-230)
- Hit Rate: 7/10
- Average: 0.9 Hits