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The Houston Astros (+115) visit Globe Life Field to take on the Texas Rangers (-140) on July 12, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 2:35 pm in Arlington, TX.
This season, the Astros are 47-50 against the spread (ATS), while the Rangers are 43-49 ATS.
Astros vs Rangers Starting Pitchers Today:
- Astros starting pitcher: Cristian Javier 0-1, 10.22 ERA
- Rangers starting pitcher: MacKenzie Gore 5-8, 4.71 ERA
Astros vs. Rangers Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline
| Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
| Astros | +1.5 -185 | O 9 -120 | +115 |
| Rangers | -1.5 +150 | U 9 +100 | -140 |
Astros vs Rangers Prediction for Today’s Game
Based on recent trends the model predicts the Rangers will win Sunday‘s MLB game with 54.6% 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 Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Astros Player Prop Bets Today:
- Yainer Diaz has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 5 games (+18.20 Units / 364% ROI)
- Yainer Diaz has hit the Total Bases Over in 14 of his last 20 away games (+11.30 Units / 49% ROI)
- Christian Walker has hit the RBIs Under in 20 of his last 25 games (+10.50 Units / 21% ROI)
- Isaac Paredes has hit the Singles Over in 14 of his last 20 games (+10.20 Units / 50% ROI)
- Yainer Diaz has hit the Hits Over in 20 of his last 25 games (+9.45 Units / 18% ROI)
And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Rangers players for Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Rangers Player Prop Best Bets Today:
- Ezequiel Duran has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 6 games (+23.00 Units / 383% ROI)
- Josh Jung has hit the Hits Over in 21 of his last 25 games at home (+15.45 Units / 29% ROI)
- Nicky Lopez has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 19 of his last 25 games (+13.15 Units / 36% ROI)
- Josh Jung has hit the Total Bases Over in 16 of his last 25 games at home (+12.35 Units / 49% ROI)
- Joc Pederson has hit the Singles Under in 20 of his last 25 games at home (+10.50 Units / 22% ROI)
Astros Best Bets Today:
- The Houston Astros have hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 35 away games (+9.05 Units / 25% ROI)
- The Houston Astros have covered the Run Line in 16 of their last 25 away games (+5.50 Units / 15% ROI)
- The Houston Astros have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 19 of their last 30 games (+5.45 Units / 14% ROI)
- The Houston Astros have hit the Team Total Over in 15 of their last 25 away games (+4.95 Units / 18% ROI)
- The Houston Astros have hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 13 games (+4.70 Units / 33% ROI)
Rangers Best Bets Today:
- The Texas Rangers have hit the Game Total Over in 30 of their last 50 games (+12.45 Units / 22% ROI)
- The Texas Rangers have hit the Team Total Under in 31 of their last 50 games at home (+11.60 Units / 20% ROI)
- The Texas Rangers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 29 of their last 50 games at home (+6.90 Units / 11% ROI)
- The Texas Rangers have hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 15 games (+5.85 Units / 34% ROI)
- The Texas Rangers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 7 of their last 15 games (+1.30 Units / 7% ROI)
Astros Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Astros are 47-50 against the Run Line (-10.6 Units / -8% ROI).
- 47-50 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.8 Units / -5.21% ROI
- 51-40 when betting on the total runs Over for +6 Units / 5.54% ROI
- 40-51 when betting on the total runs Under for -15.55 Units / -14.8% ROI
Rangers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Rangers are 43-49 against the Run Line (-10.45 Units / -8.46% ROI).
- 48-47 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.55 Units / -3.21% ROI
- 47-42 when betting on the total runs Over for +0.85 Units / 0.81% ROI
- 42-47 when betting on the total runs Under for -8.8 Units / -8.5% ROI
Astros Keys to the Game vs. the Rangers
The Astros are just 19-27 (.413) after a win this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .515.
The Astros are 35-2 (.946) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .865.
The Astros are 8-2 (.800) when tied entering the 8th inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .500.
The Astros are 41-0 (1.000) when leading entering the 9th inning this season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: .947.
Rangers Keys to the Game vs. the Astros
The Rangers are 40-0 (1.000) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .865.
The Rangers are just 2-43 (.044) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .135.
The Rangers are 23-5 (.821) when they’ve scored in the first inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .632.
The Rangers are just 10-29 (.256) when their opponents score in the first inning this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .368.
Astros Hitting Stats & Trends
Astros hitters have put just 34% of balls in play to the right side of the field this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.
Astros hitters have 32 extra-base hits out of 112 total hits (just 29%) when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.
Astros hitters have struck out in just 20% of their PA’s against LHP this season — tied for 4th best in MLB.
The Astros are batting just .232 at home this season — 5th lowest in MLB.
Rangers Hitting Stats & Trends
Rangers hitters have struck out in 25% of their PA’s against LHP this season — 4th highest in MLB.
Rangers hitters have chased 37% of pitches out of the zone with two-strikes this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.
The Rangers have won 89% of games in which they have scored first at home this season — highest in MLB.
Rangers hitters have an OBP of .330 (1,959 PA’s) on the road this season — 5th best in MLB.
Astros Pitching Stats & Trends
Astros pitchers have walked 12% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — highest in MLB.
Opponents have a groundball rate of just 39% against Astros pitchers this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.
Astros pitchers have walked 11% of batters this season — tied for highest in MLB.
The Astros pitchers have allowed division opponents to score first in 67% of their games this season — tied for 2nd highest in MLB.
Rangers Pitching Stats & Trends
Rangers pitchers have walked 8% of batters this season — tied for 3rd best in MLB.
Rangers pitchers have walked 7% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 4th best in MLB.
The Rangers have won just 26% of home games in which their opponents scored first this season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB.
Rangers pitchers have a strikeout rate of 26% when going through the lineup the third time in a game this season — best in MLB.
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