Astros vs Rangers Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Apr 6

Texas Rangers' Adolis Garcia celebrates as he runs the bases after hitting a go-ahead, two-run home run off New York Yankees relief pitcher Michael King during the 10th inning of a baseball game Friday, June 23, 2023, in New York.
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  • The Astros are -110 favorites vs the Rangers
  • Astros vs Rangers Over / Under today: 9.5 Runs
  • Astros / Rangers TV Channel: SCHN | MLBN | BSWX

The Houston Astros (-110) visit Globe Life Field to take on the Texas Rangers (-110) on Saturday, April 6, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05pm EDT in Arlington, TX.

This season, the Astros are 2-6 against the spread (ATS), while the Rangers are 4-3 ATS.

Astros vs Rangers Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Astros starting pitcher: J.P. France 0-0, 4.77 ERA
  • Rangers starting pitcher: Jon Gray 0-0, 12.29 ERA

Astros vs. Rangers Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Astros-1.5 +145O 9.5 +100-110
Rangers +1.5 -175U 9.5 -120-110

Astros vs Rangers Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Astros will win Saturday‘s MLB game with 53.4% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Astros players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Astros Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Cristian Javier has hit the Strikeouts Under in 20 of his last 28 games (+10.70 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Jon Singleton has hit the Singles Over in his last 6 games (+8.35 Units / 139% ROI)
  • Jon Singleton has hit the Hits Over in his last 7 games (+7.00 Units / 63% ROI)
  • Framber Valdez has hit the Earned Runs Over in 13 of his last 19 games (+6.90 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Yordan Alvarez has hit the Hits Under in 5 of his last 7 games (+6.45 Units / 79% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Rangers players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Rangers Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Adolis Garcia has hit the Total Bases Over in 22 of his last 34 games (+12.60 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Adolis Garcia has hit the Hits Over in 25 of his last 31 games (+12.55 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Adolis Garcia has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 24 of his last 34 games (+11.75 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Adolis Garcia has hit the RBIs Over in 18 of his last 30 games (+11.25 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Evan Carter has hit the Singles Under in 26 of his last 36 games (+9.75 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the Moneyline in 56 of their last 84 away games (+23.70 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have covered the Run Line in 52 of their last 84 away games (+16.75 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 40 of their last 60 away games (+16.18 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the Game Total Over in 37 of their last 61 games (+15.00 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the Team Total Over in 34 of their last 51 away games (+13.80 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 96 of their last 171 games (+28.43 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have covered the Run Line in 97 of their last 171 games (+26.15 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 102 of their last 171 games (+24.63 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have hit the Game Total Over in 48 of their last 81 games at home (+18.35 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 49 of their last 81 games at home (+14.68 Units / 16% ROI)

Astros Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Astros are 2-6 against the Run Line (-3.35 Units / -41.88% ROI).

  • 2-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.1 Units / -54.71% ROI
  • 2-5 when betting on the total runs Over for -3.6 Units / -40.22% ROI
  • 5-2 when betting on the total runs Under for +2.85 Units / 32.95% ROI

Rangers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Rangers are 4-3 against the Run Line (+1.05 Units / 10.77% ROI).

  • 5-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.05 Units / 39.1% ROI
  • 4-3 when betting on the total runs Over for +0.8 Units / 10.46% ROI
  • 3-4 when betting on the total runs Under for -1.35 Units / -17.42% ROI

Rangers vs Astros Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Alvarez 0.5 +220 0.5 -275
Tucker 0.5 +375 0.5 -500
Diaz 0.5 +425 0.5 -600
Abreu 0.5 +550 0.5 -800
Carter 0.5 +700 0.5 -1200

Rangers vs Astros Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Gray 4.5 -120 4.5 -105
P. France 4.5 -105 4.5 -125

Right-handed hitters have a chase rate of just 22% (115/526) against J.P. France since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 67 total IP; League Avg: 30% — first Percentile.

Opponents have a miss rate of 39% (10/26) against J.P. France on pitches in the strike zone this season — 2nd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 2 total IP; League Avg: 19% — 99th Percentile.

Right-handed hitters had a chase rate of just 21% (107/501) against J.P. France in the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: 30% — first Percentile.

J.P. France has thrown at least two strikes in his first three pitches to 37% (7/19) of opposing batters this season — 2nd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 2 total IP; League Avg: 64% — first Percentile.

Rangers Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Opponents are hitting .451 (60-for-133) against Jon Gray on the first pitch of at-bats since the 2022 season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 132 total IP; League Avg: .343 — first Percentile.

Opponents batted .513 (40-for-78) against Jon Gray on the first pitch of at-bats in the 2023 season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: .350 — 0 Percentile.

Opponents are hitting .440 (33-for-75) against Jon Gray on fastballs away since last season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 67 total IP; League Avg: .249 — first Percentile.

Opponents are hitting .506 (42-for-83) against Jon Gray on the first pitch of at-bats since last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 67 total IP; League Avg: .351 — 0 Percentile.

Astros Keys to the Game vs. the Rangers

The Astros were 13-7 (.650) after a loss as underdogs in 2023 — best in MLB; League Avg: .420.

The Astros are 61-41 (.598) after a road win since the 2022 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .494.

The Astros are 41-34 (.547) vs top 10 scoring offenses since the 2022 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .420.

The Astros are 40-20 (.667) after a road loss since the 2022 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .455.

Rangers Keys to the Game vs. the Astros

The Rangers are 34-14 (.708) after a home win since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .529.

The Rangers were just 2-53 (.036) when trailing entering the 8th inning in 2023 — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .101.

The Rangers were 32-13 (.711) after a home win in 2023 — best in MLB; League Avg: .534.

The Rangers are just 2-54 (.035) when trailing entering the 8th inning since the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .100.

Astros hitters have an OBP of just .125 (32 PA’s) on the road this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .321.

Astros hitters have an OPS of just .319 (32 PA’s) on the road this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .700.

Astros hitters have just 665 strikeouts in 3,748 PA’s (18%) against LHP since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Astros hitters are slugging just .194 on the road this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .379.

Rangers hitters are slugging .499 at home since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .421.

Rangers hitters had an OPS of .844 (3,096 PA’s) at home in the 2023 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .746.

Rangers hitters have an OPS of .851 (3,268 PA’s) at home since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .745.

Rangers hitters slugged .495 at home in the 2023 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .422.

Astros pitchers have an ERA of 11.25 (8.0 IP) on the road this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 4.15.

Opponents had a miss rate of 28% against Astros pitchers in the 2023 season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Astros pitchers have a strikeout rate of 45% with two-strikes since the 2022 season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Astros pitchers have walked 37 of 306 batters (12%) this season — 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Opponents have a miss rate of 29% against Rangers pitchers this season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 38% against Rangers pitchers this season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Rangers pitchers allowed opponents to score in three different innings in 40% of their games in the 2023 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 49%.

The Rangers have won 55% of home games in which their opponents scored first since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 37%.

Rangers vs. Astros Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Max Scherzer (Texas Rangers): Back, 15-Day IL
  • Jacob deGrom (Texas Rangers): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Brett Martin (Texas Rangers): Shoulder, Out
  • Tyler Mahle (Texas Rangers): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Jonathan Hernandez (Texas Rangers): Lat, 15-Day IL
  • Carson Coleman (Texas Rangers): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Nathaniel Lowe (Texas Rangers): Oblique, 10-Day IL
  • Grae Kessinger (Houston Astros): Hamstring, Day-To-Day
  • Justin Verlander (Houston Astros): Shoulder, 15-Day IL
  • Penn Murfee (Houston Astros): Elbow, 15-Day IL
  • Kendall Graveman (Houston Astros): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
  • Jose Abreu (Houston Astros): Hand, Day-To-Day
  • Jose Urquidy (Houston Astros): Forearm, 15-Day IL
  • Oliver Ortega (Houston Astros): Elbow, 15-Day IL
  • Lance McCullers (Houston Astros): Forearm, 60-Day IL
  • Bennett Sousa (Houston Astros): Shoulder, 15-Day IL
  • Forrest Whitley (Houston Astros): Finger, 7-Day IL
  • Shawn Dubin (Houston Astros): Forearm, 15-Day IL

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