Houston Astros at Texas Rangers Odds - Free MLB Pick

Houston Astros at Texas Rangers Odds - Free MLB Pick

The Green Man
Date: September 26, 8:15 pm
Location: Globe Life Park
TV: FSMW

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Astros -135/ Rangers +125
Total: 9.5

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In Tuesday MLB betting, the 96-60 Houston Astros continue their series in Texas with the 76-80 Rangers in the 2nd game of a three-game set in Globe Life Park. The first pitch at Globe Life Park in Arlington is scheduled to be thrown at 8:05 PM ET.
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The MLB odds board shows the visiting Astros as a -140 money line favorite with a total line of 9.5 runs.
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In Game 1 of this series yesterday the Astros beat the Rangers 11-2. In the game the Astros scored 11 runs on 12 hits and the Rangers scored two runs on eight hits.
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This season the Astros rank 1st in the Majors in runs scored and 11th in team ERA.
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The Rangers rank 9th in the Majors in runs scored and 19th in team ERA.
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Pitching Match Up<br />
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<b>Houston:</b> Dallas Keuchel (13-5 2.96 ERA)<br />
<b>Texas:</b> Cole Hamels (11-4, 3.80 ERA)
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Dallas Keuchel goes for the Astros tonight and in his last outing he gave up two earned runs in six innings in a 3-1 loss to the Chicago White Sox. The Astros have lost two of his last three starts where he gave up six earned runs in the losses and only one in the win. This season against the Rangers Keuchel is 2-1 with an ERA of 3.38 and he lost the last time facing them at the end of August. Houston has won 10 of Keuchel’s last 12 road starts and they have won 17 of his last 24 starts overall. However, they are 0-4 in his last four starts after a Quality Appearance in his last outing.
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Cole Hamels gets the starting nod for the Rangers and he had a great last outing giving up one earned run and only allowing three hits in a 4-2 win over the Seattle Mariners. The Rangers have won two of his last three starts and in his last two outings he has lasted 15 innings and given up three earned runs. In 10 home starts this season Hamels is a perfect 7-0 with an ERA of 3.50. Hamels has had a lot of success facing the Astros in the last couple of seasons, as the Rangers have won his last five starts against them and have won his last four starts facing them. Texas is 26-6 in his last32 home starts.
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Houston Astros at Texas Rangers Betting Angles<br />
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The Rangers are 38-15 in their last 53 home games against the Astros
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The Rangers are 79-38 in their last 117 games against the Astros.
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In the last 5 games between these teams in Texas the Under record is 3-1-1.
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This season the Rangers are 39-36 at home and the Astros are 48-27 on the road.
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<b>Straight Up / Over/Under / Run Line Records</b> <b>Houston Astros:</b> 96-60 SU / O/U 77-70 / Run Line W/L 82-74<br />
<b>Texas Rangers:</b> 76-80 SU / O/U 71-79 / Run Line W/L 86-70
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Houston at Texas Key Betting Trends<br />
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HOU is 9-2 in their last 11 overall
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HOU is 2-6 in their last 8 road games vs. a left-handed starter
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HOU has an Under record of 6-2 in their last 8 games
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TEX is 0-4 in their last 4 overall
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TEX is 9-3 in their last 12 games vs. a left-handed starter
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TEX has an Under record of 4-1 in their last 5 games
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Key Player Injuries<br />
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<b>ASTROS</b>
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[CF] 09/14/2017 - Jake Marisnick 10-day DL (09/14) ( Thumb )
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[P] 07/01/2017 - David Paulino 80-game suspension (eligible to return for the 2018 season) ( Suspension )
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[P] 04/20/2017 - Jandel Gustave 60-day DL (04/19) ( Forearm )
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[SS] 04/03/2017 - Hanser Alberto 60-day DL (03/30) ( Shoulder )
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[P] 09/19/2017 - Chi Chi Gonzalez 60-day DL (03/30) ( Elbow )
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Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers Prediction

The Astros have won nine of their last 11 games and they won the first game of this division series. They already have the AL West wrapped up and they still have a lot to play for, as they only trail the Cleveland Indians by two games for the best record in the AL. The Rangers have lost four in a row and their losing streak could not have come at a worst time, as they have six games left and are six games out of the 2nd AL Wild Card. Texas is led by their lineup, but they have been ice cold at the plate in their losing streak only totaling four runs in the four games. Great pitching match up tonight and both starters are coming off solid last outings. Both are lefties and while the Rangers are 9-3 in their last 12 games facing a left-hand starter the Astros are only 2-8 in their last eight home games facing one. Because of that and because Hamels has been great at home this season the Rangers will get the win in this game snapping their losing streak and keeping their very slim playoff hopes alive.

Free Pick: Take the Rangers +125
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