- The Rangers are -135 favorites vs the Astros
- Rangers vs Astros Over / Under today: 8.5 Runs
- Rangers / Astros TV Channel: RASN | SCHN
The Texas Rangers (-135) visit Daikin Park to take on the Houston Astros (+110) on August 1, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 pm in Houston, TX.
This season, the Rangers are 55-54 against the spread (ATS), while the Astros are 55-55 ATS.
Rangers vs Astros Starting Pitchers Today:
- Rangers starting pitcher: Jacob deGrom 7-6, 3.67 ERA
- Astros starting pitcher: Ronel Blanco 0-1, 8.11 ERA
Rangers vs. Astros Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline
| Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
| Rangers | -1.5 +125 | O 8.5 -115 | -135 |
| Astros | +1.5 -155 | U 8.5 -105 | +110 |
Rangers vs Astros Prediction for Today’s Game
Based on recent trends the model predicts the Rangers will win Saturday‘s MLB game with 52.2% 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:
- Elias Diaz has hit the Total Bases Over in 8 of his last 10 away games (+5.60 Units / 43% ROI)
- Elias Diaz has hit the Hits Over in 8 of his last 10 away games (+5.55 Units / 43% ROI)
- Elias Diaz has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 8 of his last 10 away games (+5.30 Units / 37% ROI)
- Elias Diaz has hit the Home Runs Over in 1 of his last 4 away games (+5.00 Units / 125% ROI)
- Jacob deGrom has hit the Hits Allowed Over in 7 of his last 10 away games (+4.30 Units / 38% 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:
- No trends found
Rangers Best Bets Today:
- team high – away
Astros Best Bets Today:
- team high – home
Rangers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Rangers are 50-56 against the Run Line (-12.5 Units / -8.71% ROI).
- 55-54 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.9 Units / -3.09% ROI
- 57-46 when betting on the total runs Over for +6.35 Units / 5.24% ROI
- 46-57 when betting on the total runs Under for -15.6 Units / -13.15% ROI
Astros Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Astros are 55-55 against the Run Line (-6.35 Units / -4.26% ROI).
- 55-55 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.2 Units / -2.54% ROI
- 57-47 when betting on the total runs Over for +4.4 Units / 3.6% ROI
- 47-57 when betting on the total runs Under for -15.35 Units / -12.82% ROI
Astros vs Rangers Home Run Prop Bets Today
| Yes | |
|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | +230 |
| Joc Pederson | +270 |
| Corey Seager | +280 |
| Wyatt Langford | +310 |
| Jake Burger | +340 |
Astros vs Rangers Total Hits Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | 0.5 -235 | 0.5 +170 |
| Yordan Alvarez | 0.5 -235 | 0.5 +175 |
| Wyatt Langford | 0.5 -210 | 0.5 +155 |
| Ezequiel Duran | 0.5 -200 | 0.5 +145 |
| Corey Seager | 0.5 -190 | 0.5 +140 |
Astros vs Rangers Strikeout Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Brandon Nimmo | 0.5 -275 | 0.5 +195 |
| LaMonte Wade Jr. | 0.5 -275 | 0.5 +195 |
| Elias Diaz | 0.5 -275 | 0.5 +200 |
| Jeremy Pena | 0.5 -275 | 0.5 +190 |
| Evan Carter | 0.5 -235 | 0.5 +175 |
Rangers Keys to the Game vs. the Astros
The Rangers are just 2-49 (.039) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.
The Rangers are 28-7 (.800) when they’ve scored in the first inning this season — best in MLB.
The Rangers are 45-1 (.978) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — 3rd best in MLB.
The Rangers are 47-1 (.979) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — best in MLB.
Astros Keys to the Game vs. the Rangers
The Astros are just 19-27 (.413) vs the bottom 10 runs allowed teams this season Today, they face the Rangers (14th runs allowed).
The Astros are 10-4 (.714) when tied entering the 8th inning this season — 2nd best in MLB.
The Astros are 41-3 (.932) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — 3rd best in MLB.
The Astros are 48-0 (1.000) when leading entering the 9th inning this season — tied for best in MLB.
Rangers Hitting Stats & Trends
The Rangers have won 100% of home games in which they have scored three or more runs in an inning this season — highest in MLB.
Rangers hitters have an OBP of .261 (2,217 PA’s) with two-strikes this season — 4th best in MLB.
Rangers hitters have struck out in 25% of their PA’s against LHP this season — 5th highest in MLB.
The Rangers are just 2-49 (.039) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.
Astros Hitting Stats & Trends
Astros hitters have an OPS of .741 (2,227 PA’s) on the road this season — 4th best in MLB.
The Astros have scored 218 runs with two outs this season — most in MLB.
The Astros have scored first in just 34% of their games against division opponents this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.
Astros hitters have drawn walks in 13% of their PA’s with runners in scoring position this season — best in MLB.
Rangers Pitching Stats & Trends
The Rangers have won just 22% of games in which their opponents scored first this season — lowest in MLB.
Rangers pitchers have walked 8% of batters this season — tied for 3rd best in MLB.
Opponents have a groundball rate of just 40% against Rangers pitchers this season — 4th lowest in MLB.
Rangers pitchers have walked 6% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 3rd 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.
Astros pitchers have walked 11% of batters this season — highest in MLB.
Opponents have a groundball rate of just 39% against Astros pitchers this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.
Opponents have a groundball batting average of .292 against Astros pitchers with runners on base this season — highest in MLB.
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