• The Astros are -135 favorites vs the Rangers
• Rangers vs Astros Over / Under today: 7.5 Runs
• Rangers / Astros TV Channel: ATV

The Texas Rangers (+110) visit Daikin Park to take on the Houston Astros (-135) on July 31, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 8:15 pm in Houston, TX.

This season, the Rangers are against the spread (ATS), while the Astros are ATS.

Rangers vs Astros Starting Pitchers Today:

• Rangers starting pitcher: Nathan Eovaldi 10-8, 4.07 ERA
• Astros starting pitcher: Hunter Brown 2-1, 3.45 ERA

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

Rangers vs Astros Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Astros will win Friday‘s MLB game with 54.5% 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 Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Rangers Player Prop Bets Today:

• Joc Pederson has hit the Home Runs Over in 6 of his last 9 away games (+22.10 Units / 246% ROI)
• Ezequiel Duran has hit the Runs Over in 14 of his last 20 games (+16.35 Units / 82% ROI)
• Joc Pederson has hit the Total Bases Over in 16 of his last 20 away games (+14.90 Units / 62% ROI)
• Joc Pederson has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 16 of his last 20 away games (+12.60 Units / 58% ROI)
• Joc Pederson has hit the Hits Over in 17 of his last 20 away games (+12.20 Units / 37% ROI)

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

Best Astros Player Prop Best Bets Today:

• Jeremy Pena has hit the Home Runs Over in 5 of his last 9 games at home (+26.50 Units / 294% ROI)
• Christian Walker has hit the RBIs Under in 18 of his last 20 games at home (+14.25 Units / 35% ROI)
• Isaac Paredes has hit the Hits Over in 21 of his last 25 games at home (+13.90 Units / 32% ROI)
• Isaac Paredes has hit the Total Bases Over in 18 of his last 25 games at home (+13.65 Units / 43% ROI)
• Taylor Trammell has hit the Singles Over in 12 of his last 20 games at home (+11.25 Units / 56% ROI)

Rangers Best Bets Today:

• The Texas Rangers have hit the Game Total Over in 29 of their last 40 games (+16.85 Units / 38% ROI)
• The Texas Rangers have hit the Team Total Over in 23 of their last 35 games (+9.90 Units / 25% ROI)
• The Texas Rangers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 14 of their last 20 games (+7.95 Units / 34% ROI)
• The Texas Rangers have hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 35 games (+5.15 Units / 13% ROI)
• The Texas Rangers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 5 of their last 6 games (+5.05 Units / 79% ROI)

Astros Best Bets Today:

• The Houston Astros have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 28 of their last 45 games (+7.70 Units / 13% ROI)
• The Houston Astros have hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 9 games (+7.15 Units / 71% ROI)
• The Houston Astros have covered the Run Line in 23 of their last 40 games (+6.85 Units / 13% ROI)
• The Houston Astros have hit the Team Total Under in 27 of their last 45 games at home (+5.80 Units / 10% ROI)
• The Houston Astros have hit the Game Total Under in 6 of their last 7 games at home (+4.80 Units / 61% ROI)

Rangers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Rangers are against the Run Line ( Units / ROI).

• away moneyline record when betting on the Moneyline for ML units Units / ML ROI ROI
• away total over record when betting on the total runs Over for over units Units / over ROI ROI
• away total under record when betting on the total runs Under for under units Units / under ROI ROI

Astros Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Astros are against the Run Line ( Units / ROI).

• home moneyline record when betting on the Moneyline for ML units Units / ML ROI ROI
• home total over record when betting on the total runs Over for over units Units / over ROI ROI
• home total under record when betting on the total runs Under for under units Units / under ROI ROI

Astros vs Rangers Home Run Prop Bets Today

Astros vs Rangers Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Astros vs Rangers Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Rangers Keys to the Game vs. the Astros

The Rangers are just 2-48 (.040) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .138.

The Rangers are 28-7 (.800) when they’ve scored in the first inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .632.

The Rangers are 47-1 (.979) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .862.

The Rangers are just 10-31 (.244) when their opponents score in the first inning this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .368.

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 (13th runs allowed).

The Astros are 47-0 (1.000) when leading entering the 9th inning this season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: .948.

The Astros are 40-3 (.930) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .862.

The Astros are 10-4 (.714) when tied entering the 8th inning this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

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 struck out in 25% of their PA’s against LHP this season — 5th highest in MLB.

Rangers hitters are slugging .628 on the first pitch of at-bats this season — 2nd best in MLB.

The Rangers are just 2-48 (.040) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .138.

Astros Hitting Stats & Trends

The Astros are batting just .233 at home this season — tied for 5th lowest in MLB.

Astros hitters have an OBP of just .307 (1,934 PA’s) at home this season — 4th lowest in MLB.

Astros hitters have drawn walks in 13% of their PA’s with runners in scoring position this season — best in MLB.

Astros hitters have 32 extra-base hits out of 123 total hits (just 26%) when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

Rangers Pitching Stats & Trends

The Rangers have won just 23% 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.

Rangers pitchers have walked 6% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning 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.

Astros Pitching Stats & Trends

Astros pitchers have walked 11% of batters this season — highest in MLB.

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.

The Astros pitchers have allowed division opponents to score first in 68% of their games this season — highest in MLB.

More MLB Reading:

• Home Run Predictions Today
• Best NRFI Bets Today
• Strikeout Props Today
• MLB Starting Pitchers Today

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