On the MLB schedule for Tuesday, the Houston Astros are on the road at the Texas Rangers for the first of a three-game series between these two American League West foes.
The Houston Astros won the first game of the series, 13-6 over the Rangers. The Astros, with the win, moved to 78-61 on the season. The loss for Texas pushed them to 76-61. The Astros are tied with the Mariners for first place in the American League West.
The Rangers sit just a single game back in the MLB standings. Both MLB teams would be heading for the postseason, just ahead of Toronto for the third wildcard spot. The Astros are 43-27 on the road this season, while Texas is 43-27 at home.
Let’s take a look at our Astros vs Rangers picks & parlays.
Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers Odds
Before our Astros vs Rangers picks & parlays, here are the updated odds for our MLB picks:
- Moneyline: Houston Astros -115, Texas Rangers +105
- Runline: Houston Astros -1.5 (+140), Texas Rangers +1.5 (-166)
- Total: 8.5
Astros vs. Rangers Picks & Parlays
We have seen in recent years when the Houston Astros games are fun when the offense gets hot, and it is getting hot. The Astros are going to get the bats out here.
Eovaldi is back but is going to be a little rusty here. The Astros get some runs on him and more on the bullpen. The Astros and Rangers go OVER the 8.5 runs. Valdez doesn’t shut teams out all that often, either.
Here are a few of our picks for one of the MLB games on Tuesday.
Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers Pick
- Houston Astros -115
Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers Parlay
- Houston Astros -115
- Houston Astros / Texas Rangers OVER 8.5
Astros vs. Rangers Information
Houston Astros vs Texas Rangers
Location of the game: Globe Life Field. Arlington, TX.
Date & Time: Tuesday, September 5. 7:05 pm CST.
How to watch: BSSW
Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers Betting Analysis
The Houston Astros will send Framber Valdez to the mound. Valdez is 10-9 on the season with a 3.38 earned run average. Valdez has struck out 164 batters and walked just 43 on the season. In his last start, the 29-year-old struck out five batters in six innings pitched.
Houston needed the win on Monday, as they were swept in a three-game series at home by the Yankees. The offense went crazy in the middle innings of the game, scoring 11 runs in the 5th, 6th and 7th combined.
After adding two more in the 9th, Houston ended a 13-6 win. The Astros saw Jose Altuve pop two home runs, and he now has 12 on the season. He has been out for much of the season but has a .316 batting average.
The offense for the Astros has been hit or miss all season. In the three-game series sweep at the hands of the Yankees, the Astros scored just seven total runs.
On the season, Houston is 6th in runs scored and 8th in batting average. Kyle Tucker has been the top offensive player for the Astros, with a .289 batting average, 26 home runs, and 99 runs batted in.
Texas Rangers’ Top Pitcher Steps Up
For the Texas Rangers, Nathan Eovaldi will get the start. Eovaldi has been one of the best pitchers for the Rangers this season. He is 11-3 on the season and holds a 2.69 earned run average in 123.2 innings pitched; he has struck out 111 batters and walked just 34. The 33-year-old is returning from a forearm injury.
The Rangers have now lost four out of their last five games. During those four losses, the Rangers have allowed a total of 33 runs. The team earned run average has dipped a bit as of late. Overall, though, the Rangers are 15th with a 4.13 earned run average. The starting pitching is tied for 8th with 59 quality starts.
The win on Sunday was with an Adolis Garcia home run to walk off. Looking at the MLB player stats, Garcia had struck out the first four at-bats before his bomb. The home run gave him 34 on the season, with 100 runs batted in. Corey Seager is the top hitter for Texas, with a .341 average.
Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers Betting Picks
The free fall continues for the Texas Rangers. Barring any late additions to the MLB injury report, the Houston Astros are going to win this game in a big game.
- Houston -115 is the way to go here, and the over 8.5 runs.
The Rangers’ pitching has struggled, and this is another that will be against them. The Texas Rangers schedule is shortening, and things are tightening up in the big D. Hope you enjoy our Astros vs Rangers picks & parlays.
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