Last Updated on September 13, 2016 8:28 pm by Anthony Rome
Rangers vs. Astros Prediction
Will the Rangers pull off the upset again tonight when they visit the Astros at 8:10PM ET?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book BetDSI, the Astros are -122 money line favorites versus the Rangers, who are +112 to pull off the upset again in Houston. With A.J. Griffin set to oppose Brad Peacock in the pitching matchup, the over/under sits at 9 runs, down from the opening number of 9.5.
Bet Tonight’s Rangers vs. Astros Game
TEXAS: The Rangers are 7-1 in Griffin’s last eight starts during the second game of a series, are 4-1 in their last five starts coming off five days of rest and 5-2 in his last seven starts versus a team with a winning record. Texas has also won 11 of 16 games overall and is 7-3 in its last 10 games following a win.
HOUSTON: The Astros have lost nine of Peacock’s last 13 starts and are 1-6 in his last seven home outings. They’re also 2-7 in his last nine starts when he pitches the second game of a series and are 1-5 in his last six starts against American League West opponents.
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OUR PICK: The Astros have lost five of six overall, are 2-7 in their last home games versus a right-handed starter and are 1-5 in their last six games versus a team with a winning record. On the other side, the Rangers have won 11 of 16 overall, are 7-3 in their last 10 games following a win and are 41-16 in the last 57 games when playing the second game of a series.
TUESDAY MLB FREE PICK: TEXAS RANGERS +112