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2022 MLB Handicapping
(17-19-0) Texas Rangers vs. Houston Astros (24-14-0)
Date: Thursday, May 19th
Time: 08:10 ETPM ET
Venue: Minute Maid Park Houston
Projected Pitchers: Glenn Otto vs. Framber Valdez
MLB Moneyline Odds: Rangers 155 Astros -188
MLB run line Betting Odds: Rangers +1.5, Astros -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8.5
Texas Rangers
Heading into the game, the Texas Rangers have an overall record of 17-19-0. When playing on the road, the team has gone 7-7. In the AL West division, Texas currently sits 3rd So far, the team has gone 22-14-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 33.0% of their games. The Rangers’ over-under record is 17-15-4.
For Texas, Glenn Otto gets the start with an overall record of 1-1. He comes into the game with an elevated ERA of 6.38. So far, he is lasting an average of 4.53 innings per outing, as well as 7.85 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 4.91 per 9. In total, Otto has given up 4 home runs.
So far, the Rangers bullpen has been one of the most used groups in the league. The team’s relievers have a combined ERA of 3.65.
So far, the Texas Rangers have been scoring runs at a rate similar to the league average, at 4.28 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of -4.0. The Rangers head into the game ranked just 26th in team batting average. Texas’s batting average on balls in play of 0.242 is ranked 17th. In terms of stolen bases, the Rangers are doing so near the league average, at 0.75 per game.
Texas has struggled in the field, ranking below average in errors committed, at 0.69 per game. Currently, the team is ranked 0.75 in double plays turned.
Heading into the game, the Houston Astros have an overall record of 24-14-0. When playing at home, the team has gone 9-4. In the AL West division, Houston currently sits 1st So far, the team has gone 20-18-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 76.0% of their games. The Astross’ over-under record is 11-27-0.
For Houston, Framber Valdez gets the start with an overall record of 2-2. His current ERA sits at 2.92, similar to the MLB average for starting pitchers. So far, he is lasting an average of 5.71 innings per outing. as well as 7.2 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 3.82 per 9. In total, Valdez has given up 1 home run.
Throughout the season, the Astros have not had to turn to their bullpen for major innings. The team’s relief corps has combined for one of the lower ERAs in the MLB at 2.73.
During the season, the Houston Astros have performed well on offense, averaging 4.42 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of 42.0. On offense, the Astros have a team batting average of 0.229, placing them 19th in the league. On their balls in play, Houston has the 2nd ranked BABIP of 0.304. In terms of stolen bases, the Astros are doing so near the league average, at 0.84 per game.
Houston has been strong on defense, ranking 5th in fewest errors at 0.39 per game. During the season, the team is averaging 0.84 double plays per game.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Texas is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Texas’s last 7 games on the road
- Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
- Houston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Texas
Texas Rangers vs. Houston Astros MLB Prediction:
Heading into this game, the pitching matchup heavily favors the Houston Astros. In addition to holding the edge in ERA, Framber Valdez has a better WHIP of 1.28 compared to Glenn Otto at 1.42. Otto will be facing an Astros offense with a team batting average of 0.229 (19th). Framber Valdez has an excellent matchup against a Ranger’s offense ranked just 0.222.
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