Tuesday's game at Globe Life Field has the Texas Rangers (54-59) taking on the Houston Astros (57-55) at 8:05 PM ET (on August 6). Our computer prediction projects a narrow 5-4 win for the Rangers, so expect a tight matchup.
This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Astros will send Framber Valdez (10-5) to the mound, while Tyler Mahle will answer the bell for the Rangers.
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Astros vs. Rangers Game Info & Odds
- When: Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 8:05 PM ET
- Where: Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas
- How to Watch on TV: BSSW
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Astros vs. Rangers Score Prediction
- Our prediction for this game is Rangers 5, Astros 4.
Total Prediction for Astros vs. Rangers
- Total Prediction: Over 8.5 runs
Read More About This Game
Astros Performance Insights
- The Astros have played as the favorite in eight of their past 10 games and have won four of those contests.
- Houston and its opponents have combined to hit the over three times in its last 10 games with a total.
- The Astros have entered the game as favorites 80 times this season and won 43, or 53.8%, of those games.
- Houston has entered 80 games this season favored by -115 or more and is 43-37 in those contests.
- Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Astros have a 53.5% chance to win.
- Houston ranks 13th in the majors with 509 total runs scored this season.
- The Astros' 3.99 team ERA ranks 14th among all league pitching staffs.
Rangers Performance Insights
- Over their last 10 contests, the Rangers were named underdogs twice and lost each contest.
- In its last 10 matchups with a total posted by oddsmakers, Texas and its opponents are 9-1-0 when it comes to hitting the over.
- The Rangers have been chosen as underdogs in 45 games this year and have walked away with the win 15 times (33.3%) in those games.
- Texas has a mark of 13-24 in contests where sportsbooks favor it by -105 or worse on the moneyline.
- The Rangers have an implied victory probability of 51.2% according to the moneyline set by sportsbooks for this matchup.
- Averaging 4.2 runs per game (479 total), Texas is the 16th-highest scoring team in baseball.
- The Rangers have the 21st-ranked ERA (4.21) in the majors this season.
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Astros Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 31 | Pirates | W 5-4 | Framber Valdez vs Jake Woodford |
| August 2 | Rays | W 3-2 | Yusei Kikuchi vs Shane Baz |
| August 3 | Rays | L 6-1 | Ronel Blanco vs Zack Littell |
| August 4 | Rays | L 1-0 | Spencer Arrighetti vs Hunter Bigge |
| August 5 | @ Rangers | L 4-3 | Hunter Brown vs Andrew Heaney |
| August 6 | @ Rangers | - | Framber Valdez vs Tyler Mahle |
| August 7 | @ Rangers | - | Yusei Kikuchi vs Andrew Heaney |
| August 9 | @ Red Sox | - | Ronel Blanco vs Tanner Houck |
| August 10 | @ Red Sox | - | Spencer Arrighetti vs Nick Pivetta |
| August 11 | @ Red Sox | - | Hunter Brown vs James Paxton |
| August 12 | @ Rays | - | Framber Valdez vs Taj Bradley |
Rangers Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 31 | @ Cardinals | L 10-1 | Andrew Heaney vs Michael McGreevy |
| August 2 | Red Sox | L 11-6 | José Ureña vs Kutter Crawford |
| August 3 | Red Sox | W 7-4 | Cody Bradford vs Tanner Houck |
| August 4 | Red Sox | L 7-2 | Nathan Eovaldi vs Nick Pivetta |
| August 5 | Astros | W 4-3 | Andrew Heaney vs Hunter Brown |
| August 6 | Astros | - | Tyler Mahle vs Framber Valdez |
| August 7 | Astros | - | Andrew Heaney vs Yusei Kikuchi |
| August 9 | @ Yankees | - | TBA vs Carlos Rodón |
| August 10 | @ Yankees | - | Nathan Eovaldi vs Gerrit Cole |
| August 11 | @ Yankees | - | TBA vs Luis Gil |
| August 12 | @ Red Sox | - | Andrew Heaney vs Brayan Bello |
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