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The Houston Astros (+125) visit Globe Life Field to take on the Texas Rangers (-150) on May 28, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05 pm in Arlington, TX.
This season, the Astros are 25-32 against the spread (ATS), while the Rangers are 25-28 ATS.
Astros vs Rangers Starting Pitchers Today:
- Astros starting pitcher: Spencer Arrighetti 6-1, 1.33 ERA
- Rangers starting pitcher: Nathan Eovaldi 5-5, 3.65 ERA
Astros vs. Rangers Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline
| Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
| Astros | +1.5 -170 | O 7.5 -120 | +125 |
| Rangers | -1.5 +140 | U 7.5 +100 | -150 |
Astros vs Rangers Prediction for Today’s Game
Based on recent trends the model predicts the Rangers will win Thursday‘s MLB game with 59.4% 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 Thursday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Astros Player Prop Bets Today:
- Christian Vazquez has hit the Home Runs Over in 2 of his last 9 away games (+14.00 Units / 156% ROI)
- Taylor Trammell has hit the Singles Over in 7 of his last 8 games (+10.10 Units / 126% ROI)
- Spencer Arrighetti has hit the Earned Runs Under in his last 9 games (+9.15 Units / 81% ROI)
- Yordan Alvarez has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 17 of his last 25 games (+8.65 Units / 31% ROI)
- Christian Walker has hit the Runs Over in 5 of his last 6 games (+6.85 Units / 114% ROI)
And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Rangers players for Thursday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Rangers Player Prop Best Bets Today:
- Brandon Nimmo has hit the Runs Under in 21 of his last 25 games at home (+15.40 Units / 44% ROI)
- Evan Carter has hit the Singles Under in 21 of his last 25 games (+14.35 Units / 33% ROI)
- Josh Jung has hit the RBIs Under in 18 of his last 20 games (+13.95 Units / 32% ROI)
- Joc Pederson has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 5 games at home (+12.30 Units / 246% ROI)
- Evan Carter has hit the Total Bases Under in 18 of his last 25 games (+12.20 Units / 42% ROI)
Astros Best Bets Today:
- The Houston Astros have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 23 of their last 35 away games (+10.75 Units / 27% ROI)
- The Houston Astros have hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 30 games (+7.60 Units / 21% ROI)
- The Houston Astros have hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 16 away games (+6.15 Units / 38% ROI)
- The Houston Astros have hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 18 games (+4.60 Units / 24% ROI)
- The Houston Astros have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 7 of their last 12 games (+4.20 Units / 34% ROI)
Rangers Best Bets Today:
- The Texas Rangers have hit the Game Total Under in 32 of their last 50 games at home (+14.30 Units / 26% ROI)
- The Texas Rangers have hit the Team Total Under in 21 of their last 30 games at home (+11.95 Units / 35% ROI)
- The Texas Rangers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 20 of their last 30 games at home (+9.30 Units / 25% ROI)
- The Texas Rangers have covered the Run Line in 7 of their last 11 games at home (+4.95 Units / 34% ROI)
- The Texas Rangers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 5 of their last 8 games at home (+2.60 Units / 25% ROI)
Astros Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Astros are 25-32 against the Run Line (-13.05 Units / -17.01% ROI).
- 25-32 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.8 Units / -11.87% ROI
- 31-22 when betting on the total runs Over for +6 Units / 9.36% ROI
- 22-31 when betting on the total runs Under for -11.7 Units / -19.07% ROI
Rangers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Rangers are 25-28 against the Run Line (-5.6 Units / -7.72% ROI).
- 25-30 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.35 Units / -13.18% ROI
- 21-29 when betting on the total runs Over for -10.95 Units / -17.94% ROI
- 29-21 when betting on the total runs Under for +6.3 Units / 10.51% ROI
Rangers vs Astros Home Run Prop Bets Today
| Yes | |
|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | +310 |
| Jake Burger | +360 |
| Christian Walker | +400 |
| Joc Pederson | +475 |
| Isaac Paredes | +525 |
Rangers vs Astros Total Hits Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | 0.5 -250 | 0.5 +180 |
| Jeremy Pena | 0.5 -235 | 0.5 +175 |
| Josh Jung | 0.5 -220 | 0.5 +165 |
| Isaac Paredes | 0.5 -185 | 0.5 +135 |
| Christian Walker | 0.5 -185 | 0.5 +135 |
Rangers vs Astros Strikeout Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian Walker | 0.5 -275 | 0.5 +195 |
| Joc Pederson | 0.5 -225 | 0.5 +165 |
| Jake Burger | 0.5 -225 | 0.5 +165 |
| Brandon Nimmo | 0.5 -210 | 0.5 +155 |
| Alejandro Osuna | 0.5 -210 | 0.5 +155 |
Astros Keys to the Game vs. the Rangers
The Astros are just 0-28 (.000) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .136.
The Astros are just 1-17 (.056) when allowing 10 or more hits this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .243.
The Astros are just 0-30 (.000) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .102.
The Astros are just 0-29 (.000) when trailing entering the 9th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .052.
Rangers Keys to the Game vs. the Astros
The Rangers are just 1-15 (.062) when allowing 2 or more home runs this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .297.
The Rangers are 22-0 (1.000) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: .864.
The Rangers are just 1-28 (.034) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .136.
The Rangers are just 6-26 (.188) when scoring 4 or fewer runs this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .283.
Astros Hitting Stats & Trends
The Astros are batting .263 on the road this season — 2nd best in MLB.
Astros hitters are slugging .454 with bases empty this season — best in MLB.
Astros hitters have an OPS of .774 (1,217 PA’s) with bases empty this season — 2nd best in MLB.
The Astros are batting .289 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — 2nd best in MLB.
Rangers Hitting Stats & Trends
Rangers hitters have an OPS of just .617 (827 PA’s) at home this season — lowest in MLB.
Rangers hitters have an OPS of just .613 (476 PA’s) against LHP this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.
Rangers hitters have struck out in 28% of their PA’s against LHP this season — 2nd highest in MLB.
Rangers hitters are slugging just .329 at home this season — lowest in MLB.
Astros Pitching Stats & Trends
Astros pitchers have walked 12% of batters 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 12% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 2nd highest in MLB.
Astros pitchers have allowed three-ball counts to 24% of batters they faced (529/2,204 PA’s) this season — highest in MLB.
Rangers Pitching Stats & Trends
The longest HR allowed by the Rangers pitchers this season traveled 489.7 feet — — 3rd longest in MLB
Rangers pitchers have induced opposing hitters to ground into just 26 double plays in 352 opportunities (7%) this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.
Opponents are hitting just .227 against Rangers pitchers this season — tied for 5th best in MLB.
Rangers pitchers have an ERA of 3.00 (216.0 IP) at home this season — tied for 2nd best in MLB.
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