Monday's contest at Globe Life Field has the Texas Rangers (53-59) going head to head against the Houston Astros (57-54) at 8:05 PM ET (on August 5). Our computer prediction projects a narrow 6-5 victory for the Rangers, so expect a tight matchup. The Astros will look to Hunter Brown (9-7) against the Rangers and Andrew Heaney (4-11). Watch MLB, other live sports and more on Fubo! Use our link to sign up for a free trial. Astros vs. Rangers Game Info & Odds When: Monday, August 5, 2024 at 8:05 PM ET Where: Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas How to Watch on TV: BSSW Place your bets on any MLB matchup at BetMGM, and sign up with our link for a first-time deposit bonus! Astros vs. Rangers Score Prediction Our prediction for this game is Rangers 6, Astros 5. Total Prediction for Astros vs. Rangers Total Prediction: Over 8.5 runs Astros Performance Insights The Astros have played as the favorite in nine of their past 10 games and have gone 5-4 in those contests. When it comes to hitting the over, Houston and its opponents are 4-6-0 in its last 10 games with a total. The Astros have been favorites in 80 games this season and won 43 (53.8%) of those contests. Houston has a record of 36-27, a 57.1% win rate, when favored by -125 or more by bookmakers this season. The moneyline for this contest implies a 55.6% chance of a victory for the Astros. Houston has scored 506 runs (4.6 per game) this season, which ranks 13th in MLB. The Astros have the 14th-ranked team ERA among all MLB pitching staffs (4.00). Rangers Performance Insights The Rangers have been an underdog just two times in their last 10 contests and lost both matchups. When it comes to the over/under, Texas and its foes are 9-1-0 in its previous 10 contests. The Rangers have won in 15, or 33.3%, of the 45 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs this year. This year, Texas has won seven of 23 games when listed as at least 105 or worse on the moneyline. The Rangers have an implied victory probability of 48.8% according to the moneyline set for this matchup. Texas scores the 18th-most runs in baseball (475 total, 4.2 per game). The Rangers have the 21st-ranked ERA (4.24) in the majors this season. Put your picks to the test and bet with BetMGM! Astros Schedule Rangers Schedule Rep your team with officially licensed MLB gear! Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, and much more. Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21 to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER. dataskrive is a Tribune-Review freelancer. You can contact dataskrive at info@triblive.com. Remove the ads from your TribLIVE reading experience but still support the journalists who create the content with TribLIVE Ad-Free. Get Ad-Free > Sign Up for NotificationsStay up-to-date on important news from TribLIVE