Rangers vs Astros Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Apr 13

Houston Astros' Jose Altuve bats during the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Houston.
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  • The Astros are -150 favorites vs the Rangers
  • Rangers vs Astros Over / Under today: 9.5 Runs
  • Rangers / Astros TV Channel: FS1 | BSSW | SCHN

The Texas Rangers (+125) visit Minute Maid Park to take on the Houston Astros (-150) on Saturday, April 13, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 4:05pm EDT in Houston, TX.

This season, the Rangers are 8-6 against the spread (ATS), while the Astros are 4-11 ATS.

Rangers vs Astros Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Rangers starting pitcher: Andrew Heaney 0-2, 7.57 ERA
  • Astros starting pitcher: Ronel Blanco 2-0, 0.00 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Rangers+1.5 -155O 9.5 -115+125
Astros -1.5 +125U 9.5 -105-150

Rangers vs Astros Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Astros will win Saturday‘s MLB game with 55.2% 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 Rangers players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Rangers Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Adolis Garcia has hit the Hits Over in 28 of his last 37 games (+13.25 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Adolis Garcia has hit the Singles Over in 18 of his last 30 games (+11.15 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Leody Taveras has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 17 of his last 22 games (+9.95 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Leody Taveras has hit the Hits Under in 13 of his last 21 games (+9.70 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Evan Carter has hit the Singles Under in 16 of his last 20 away games (+9.50 Units / 27% ROI)

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

Best Astros Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Yainer Diaz has hit the Hits Over in 22 of his last 25 games at home (+21.00 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Chas McCormick has hit the Hits Over in 14 of his last 15 games at home (+12.15 Units / 45% ROI)
  • Kyle Tucker has hit the Singles Under in 20 of his last 25 games at home (+12.15 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Alex Bregman has hit the Singles Under in 19 of his last 24 games at home (+11.95 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Chas McCormick has hit the Total Bases Over in 13 of his last 15 games at home (+11.80 Units / 51% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 93 of their last 167 games (+27.18 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have covered the Run Line in 93 of their last 165 games (+23.70 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 98 of their last 165 games (+22.78 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have hit the Moneyline in 27 of their last 39 games (+14.10 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have hit the Game Total Over in 33 of their last 54 games (+13.05 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 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 45 of their last 76 games at home (+8.58 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the Team Total Under in 32 of their last 53 games at home (+7.75 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 10 of their last 15 games (+5.21 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have covered the Run Line in 52 of their last 100 games (+4.60 Units / 4% ROI)

Rangers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Rangers are 7-7 against the Run Line (-0.75 Units / -3.97% ROI).

  • 8-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.5 Units / -2.72% ROI
  • 6-8 when betting on the total runs Over for -2.55 Units / -16.83% ROI
  • 8-6 when betting on the total runs Under for +1.4 Units / 8.95% ROI

Astros Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Astros are 4-11 against the Run Line (-5.85 Units / -37.38% ROI).

  • 4-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.1 Units / -52.2% ROI
  • 6-8 when betting on the total runs Over for -2.85 Units / -17.22% ROI
  • 8-6 when betting on the total runs Under for +1.4 Units / 8.51% ROI

Astros vs Rangers Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Adolis Garcia (TEX) 0.5 +220 0.5 -275
Corey Seager (TEX) 0.5 +260 0.5 -350
Yordan Alvarez (HOU) 0.5 +320 0.5 -400
Jose Altuve (HOU) 0.5 +400 0.5 -550
Jose Abreu (HOU) 0.5 +425 0.5 -600

Astros vs Rangers Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Jose Altuve (HOU) 0.5 -275 0.5 +200
Jeremy Pena (HOU) 0.5 -275 0.5 +200
Mauricio Dubon (HOU) 0.5 -250 0.5 +175
Yordan Alvarez (HOU) 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
Yainer Diaz (HOU) 0.5 -250 0.5 +190

Astros vs Rangers RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Adolis Garcia (TEX) 0.5 +105 0.5 -135
Corey Seager (TEX) 0.5 +115 0.5 -150
Yainer Diaz (HOU) 0.5 +145 0.5 -190
Kyle Tucker (HOU) 0.5 +150 0.5 -200
Yordan Alvarez (HOU) 0.5 +150 0.5 -200

Astros vs Rangers Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Andrew Heaney (TEX) 3.5 -160 3.5 +125
Ronel Blanco (HOU) 5.5 +105 5.5 -135

Andrew Heaney has spotted his fastball inside for a strike just 54% (316/587) of the time since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 69 total IP; League Avg: 65% — first Percentile.

Opposing hitters have a miss rate of 53% (9/17) against Andrew Heaney when he’s behind in the count this season — 2nd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 4 total IP; League Avg: 24% — 99th Percentile.

Opponents batted just .169 (14-for-83) against Andrew Heaney’s inside fastball in the 2023 season — tied for 2nd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: .266 — 99th Percentile.

Opponents have a swing rate of 54% (58/108) against Andrew Heaney in non-two strike counts this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 4 total IP; League Avg: 42% — 100th Percentile.

Astros Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Opponents are hitting just .022 (1-for-46) against Ronel Blanco this season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .240 — 100th Percentile.

Ronel Blanco has allowed a slugging percentage of just .022 (1 Total Bases / 46 ABs) this season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .385 — 100th Percentile.

Right-handed batters are hitting just .033 (1-for-30) against Ronel Blanco this season — best among in AL; League Avg: .228 — 100th Percentile.

Ronel Blanco has allowed an OPS of just .156 (52 PA’s) this season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .689 — 100th Percentile.

Rangers Keys to the Game vs. the Astros

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

The Rangers are just 2-144 (.014) when trailing entering the 9th inning since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .048.

The Rangers were 24-20 (.545) when their opponents score in the first inning in 2023 — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .388.

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

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 16-13 (.552) after a loss as underdogs since the 2022 season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .407.

The Astros are 115-83 (.581) after a win since the 2022 season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .514.

The Astros were 72-6 (.923) when leading entering the 7th inning in 2023 — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .859.

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

Rangers hitters chased 25% of pitches out of the zone against LHP in the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 29%.

Rangers hitters have an OPS of .838 (3,484 PA’s) at home since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .744.

Rangers hitters drew 165 walks in 1,624 PA’s (10%) against LHP in the 2023 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

The Astros have a winning percentage of 63% on the road since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 48%.

The Astros have won 90% of road games in which they have scored three or more runs in an inning since the 2022 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 74%.

Astros hitters put just 33% of balls in play to the right side of the field in the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 37%.

Astros hitters have just 677 strikeouts in 3,811 PA’s (18%) against LHP since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Opponents have a miss rate of 30% against Rangers pitchers this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

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

The Rangers won 54% of home games in which their opponents scored first in the 2023 season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 37%.

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%.

Astros pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 18% this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Astros pitchers have walked 68 of 589 batters (12%) this season — 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Astros pitchers have walked 17 of 132 batters (13%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 5th highest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Astros pitchers have a strikeout rate of 45% with two-strikes since the 2022 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Astros vs. Rangers Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • 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
  • 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

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