Astros vs. Rangers Prediction
American League West rivals clash in Texas starting with a Game 1 matchup on Friday night when the Rangers host the Astros at 8:05 p.m. ET. With the Rangers listed as a heavy moneyline favorite and the total sitting at 9, what’s the smart play tonight?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
965 Houston Astros (+145) at 966 Texas Rangers (-170); o/u 9
8:05 p.m. ET, Friday, June 30, 2023
Globe Life Park, Arlington, TX
Astros vs. Rangers Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our MLB Public Betting Page shows that 53% of bets are on the Rangers’ moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Houston Astros DFS SPIN
Kyle Tucker delivered a three-run homer and a two-run single in the Astros’ 14-0 shutout of the Cardinals on Thursday. Tucker drove in runs in all three games against St. Louis, bringing his total to 47 RBI in 79 games this season. He has nine hits, two homers, eight RBI and four walks in his last six games.
Texas Rangers DFS SPIN
Ezequiel Duran went 2-for-4 with a homer for the third straight game Thursday against the Tigers. While the homer streak merely goes back a couple of days, this makes five straight two-hit games for Duran. With his .326 average and 12 homers in 229 plate appearances, his OPS is all of the way up to .934. That’s pretty good for a guy who initially took a backseat to Robbie Grossman and Josh Smith this season.
Astros vs. Rangers MLB Betting Trends
Under is 15-7 in the last 22 meetings
Under is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings in Texas
Over is 16-5-5 in Rangers last 26 home games
Over is 4-1 in Astros last 5 overall
Astros vs. Rangers MLB BETTING PREDICTION
The Astros have won 41 out of their last 58 meetings with the Rangers and are 4-0 in their last four road games versus Texas. They’re also 38-15 in their last 53 divisional games, are 5-2 in their last seven games versus a right-handed starter and are 49-24 in their last 73 games when their opponent scores five runs or more in their previous game.
MLB BETTING PREDICTION: HOUSTON ASTROS +145