Predictions for Astros vs. Rangers: Score Projection, Over/Under Pick & Odds – July 14
Sunday’s game features the Houston Astros (50-45) and the Texas Rangers (45-50) facing off at Minute Maid Park in what should be a competitive matchup, with a projected 4-3 victory for the Astros according to our computer prediction. First pitch is at 2:10 PM ET on July 14.
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Astros vs. Rangers Matchup Info
- When: Sunday, July 14, 2024 at 2:10 PM ET
- Where: Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas
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Astros vs. Rangers Predictions
- Score Prediction: Astros 4, Rangers 3
- Total Prediction: Under 8.5 runs
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Astros vs. Rangers Betting Lines
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astros | -161 | +136 | 8.5 | -102 | -118 |
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Astros Betting Insights
- Houston has been chosen as the favorite in 67 games this year, and has walked away with the win 37 times (55.2%) in those games.
- The Astros have a mark of 21-7 in contests where bookmakers favor them by -161 or better on the moneyline.
- Houston’s games have gone over the total in 38 of 95 opportunities.
- The Astros won each of the seven games they played while the moneyline favorite over their past 15 matchups.
- Over its past 15 outings, Houston and its opponents combined to hit the over on the total 10 times (all 15 games had set totals).
Rangers Betting Insights
- Texas has put together a 15-25 record in games it was listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 37.5% of those games).
- The Rangers have gone 4-7 in games they have played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +136 or longer (36.4%).
- Texas has played in 95 games with an over/under set, and it has combined with opponents to go over the total 37 times (37-53-5).
- The Rangers have played as underdogs in seven of their past 15 games and went 3-4 in those contests.
- In its past 15 games with a total, Texas and its opponents have failed to hit the over seven times.
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Astros vs. Rangers Probable Pitchers
Astros’ Starting Pitcher: Ronel Blanco
- The 30-year-old has pitched to a 2.53 ERA this season with 8.3 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 3.5 walks per nine across 17 games.
- Ronel Blanco’s team has been victorious in 75% of the games he’s started as the moneyline favorite with a record of 9-3.
- In games Blanco has started, his team is 13-4.
- Games started by Blanco have a 4-13-0 record at hitting the over this season.
Rangers’ Starting Pitcher: Max Scherzer
- In four games this season, the 39-year-old has amassed an ERA of 3.09, with 6.6 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .221 against him.
- The Rangers were the moneyline underdog for one Max Scherzer start this season — they lost.
- Scherzer’s team has won two of his four starts.
- Scherzer’s starts went over the run total one time in four games with a set total this season.
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Astros’ 2024 Performance
| Split | Record |
|---|---|
| Overall | 50-45 |
| Home | 28-20 |
| Road | 22-25 |
| One-Run Games | 7-17 |
| Scoring 5+ Runs | 39-5 |
Rangers’ 2024 Performance
| Split | Record |
|---|---|
| Overall | 45-50 |
| Home | 24-21 |
| Road | 21-29 |
| One-Run Games | 12-11 |
| Scoring 5+ Runs | 29-7 |
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