Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers Best Bets for 4/7/24

Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers
Date: Sunday, April 7th, 7:10 ET
Location: Globe Life Field
TV: ESPN
Money Line: Astros -109/Rangers -111
Total Line: 10

Betting Preview

Here’s our betting preview for the upcoming MLB clash between the Texas Rangers and the Astros on Sunday, April 7th at Globe Life Field. We provide you with a comprehensive analysis, odds, and predictions to help with your handicapping decision or tail our expert based on the projected lineups and listed starting pitchers.

Betting Odds

It’s an AL West showdown in Arlington tonight as the Texas Rangers host the Houston Astros at Globe Life Field. The first pitch is set for 7:10 PM ET, and you can catch the action on ESPN. The Rangers come into this one with a record of 6-2, while the Astros are looking to improve on their 2-7 start to the season.

On the mound for the Astros is Ronel Blanco, while the Rangers will counter with Dane Dunning. Oddsmakers have this one as a pick’em, with both teams coming in at -111 on the money line. The over/under line is set at 10 runs, with the over and under both coming in at -109.

Astros vs. Rangers Projected Lineup

Straight Up/Over-Under/ Runline Record

Houston Astros: 2-7 SU / OU 2-6 / Runline 2-7
Texas Rangers: 6-2 SU / OU 4-4 / Runline 5-3

The Rangers offense came alive late in the last game of this series against the Astros, scoring four runs in the 8th inning to secure a 7-2 win. Despite the lopsided score, neither team hit a home run in the game.

Jon Gray got the start for Texas but didn’t factor into the decision, going 3 2/3 scoreless innings. Kirby Yates picked up the win out of the bullpen, while Jose Leclerc got the save. On the other side, J.P. France took the loss, giving up three runs on eight hits.

Evan Carter and Leody Taveras each had a three-hit game for the Rangers, while Taveras also stole a base. Four different Texas hitters scored one run, while Corey Seager and Leody Taveras each drove in a run.

Pitching Matchup

After throwing a complete game shutout in his first start of the season, Ronel Blanco will be on the mound for the Astros in their road matchup against the Rangers. Blanco was dominant in his first start, as he struck out seven and only allowed two hits in the win over the Blue Jays.

Dane Dunning is getting the start for the Rangers at home against the Astros. Dunning started the season with a win over the Rays, but he did give up 3 earned runs in that outing. He finished with 7 strikeouts and 3 walks in 6 1/3 innings of work.

Astros vs. Rangers Offense Outlook

When looking at the Astros’ offensive projections for today, we see that Jose Altuve has the highest total hits projection on the team and the 6th highest in the league. His home run projection is 9th in the league. Kyle Tucker’s total hits projection is 2nd on the team and 15th in the league, while his home run projection is 10th. Yordan Alvarez is projected to hit a home run, as he has the best odds on the team and 7th overall in the league. Yainer Diaz also has a good chance to go deep, as his home run projection is 7th in the league.

For the Rangers, we have Adolis García as our top power hitter, as he has the highest home run projection on the team and in the entire league today. Corey Seager is not far behind, as he has the 4th highest home run projection in today’s slate of games. Seager also has the 13th-highest total hits projection in the league today, and Wyatt Langford has the 14th-highest total hits projection.

Free Astros vs. Rangers MLB Pick

Our prediction for today’s Astros vs. Rangers game is to take the Rangers on the money line, with the payout being -111. We see this game ending with a final score of 6-5 in favor of the Rangers.

If you’re looking for a potential parlay option, you could also look to the over/under line, which is currently sitting at 10 runs. Our models have this game going over, but we would stick with the Rangers on the money line.