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2022 MLB Handicapping
(17-19) Texas Rangers vs. Houston Astros (24-14)
Date: Friday, May 20th, 2022
Time: 7:10 PM ET
Venue: MinuteMaid Park, Houston
Projected Pitchers: Martin Perez vs. Cristian Javier
MLB Moneyline Odds: Rangers -110 Astros -110
MLB run line Betting Odds: Rangers -1.5 Astros +1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8.5
The Texas Rangers and Houston Astros face off on Friday in an MLB game at MinuteMaid Park in Houston.
Texas Rangers
The Rangers come into this game with a 17-19 record overall and they have gone 22-14 on the run line. In the last game against the Los Angeles Angels, the Rangers were able to win two of the three games.
The Rangers are averaging 4.28 runs per game while giving up 4.39 runs per game. The offense is ranked 13th in the league while their pitching staff is ranked 23rd. Adolis Garcia is having a big season hitting six home runs and driving in 24 RBIs.
On the mound for the Rangers is Martin Perez who sits with a 2-2 record and an ERA of 2.01. In his last start against the Red Sox he went six innings giving up five hits and one run.
Houston Astros
On the other side of this matchup is the Houston Astros who sit with a 24-14 record overall and they have gone 20-19 on the run line. In the last series against the Red Sox they lost two of the three games.
The Astros are averaging 4.42 runs per game while giving up 3.32 runs per game. The offense is ranked 11th while their pitching staff is ranked 3rd. In this game the pitching staff is going to need to be good. The top player has been Kyle Tucker has driven in 26 RBIs.
On the mound for the Astros will be Cristian Javier who sits with a 2-1 record and an ERA of 3.20.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Over is 5-0 in Rangers last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
- Under is 4-0 in Astros last 4 home games.
- Astros are 6-0 in their last 6 vs. American League West.
- Astros are 6-0 in Javiers last 6 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Texas Rangers vs. Houston Astros MLB Prediction:
Both of these pitchers have been really good this season, and that is going to lead to this game being lower scoring. I expect especially Perez is going to lockdown, and this game is going to go under the total.
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