The Houston Astros (25W-14L) will face off against the Texas Rangers (17W-20L) on Friday, May 20 at Minute Maid Park at 7:10 pm CT.
Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers Odds
Houston Astros -176 | Texas Rangers +148 (BET NOW)
Over/Under 8.5 total points (BET NOW)
Houston Astros
This season’s overall batting average for the Astros is .233. As far as pitching goes, the team has an ERA of 3.1 and with regard to fielding, they have a .990 percentage. They were beaten by the Boston Red Sox 5-1 the last time they met on Wednesday, and are currently number one in the American League West. Having said that, do you think these guys can wrap it up with one in the win column here?
The Houston Astros will play without Taylor Jones (Back), Lance McCullers Jr. (Forearm), Jacob Odorizzi (Leg) and Jacob Meyers (Shoulder).
Texas Rangers
The overall regular season batting average for the Rangers is .220 and in terms of pitching, the team has an ERA of 4.11. With regard to fielding, the team has a percentage of .981. They outplayed the Los Angeles Angels 6-5 the last time they met on Wednesday, and are currently number three in the American League West. Will the Rangers get the win this time?
The Texas Rangers will play without José Leclerc (Elbow), Albert Abreu (Ankle) and Jonathan Hernández (Elbow).
Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers Predictions
Moneyline Pick: Houston Astros (-176)
Over/Under Pick: Under 8.5 total points (-102)
Runline Pick: Houston Astros -1.5 runs (+114)
(*Predictions based on our proprietary predictive algorithm software)
