Last Updated on September 12, 2016 4:19 pm by Anthony Rome
Rangers vs. Astros Pick
The Rangers could be one of the better underdog plays on the board tonight when they visit the Astros at 8:10PM ET.
According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Astros are -118 money line favorites versus the Rangers, who have odds of +108 to pull off the small upset tonight in Houston. The over/under, meanwhile, sits at 9 runs with Martin Perez set to take on Doug Fister in the pitching matchup.
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TEXAS: The Rangers have been a solid play when Perez toes the rubber. They’re 14-6 in his last 20 starts, are 8-2 in his last 10 outings versus divisional opponents, and are 5-1 in his last six starts after scoring two runs or less in their previous game. They’re also 5-1 in his last six starts when their opponent allows five runs or more in their previous game.
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HOUSTON: The Astros have been a bad beat for bettors when Fister takes the hill, losing four of his last five starts overall and six of his last seven outings at home. They’re also 1-4 in his last five starts versus an opponent with a winning record and have dropped six of Fister’s lat eight starts after scoring five runs or more in their previous game.
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OUR PICK: The Rangers are 5-1 in their last six games in Houston and are 70-27 in their last 97 games versus the Astros overall. They’re also 13-5 in their last 18 games versus American League West opponents and have won eight of 10 when they open a new series. The Astros, meanwhile, have lost four of five overall and are 1-4 in their last five games versus an opponent with a winning record.
MONDAY MLB FREE PICK: TEXAS RANGERS +108