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Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Texas Rangers vs. Houston Astros, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Saturday, April 15th 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Rangers vs. Astros
The Rangers take on the Astros on Saturday, April 15th 2023 at Minute Maid Park, Houston. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Texas Rangers (8-5) vs. Houston Astros (6-8)
- Date: Saturday, April 15th 2023
- Time: 7:10 ET
- Venue: Minute Maid Park, Houston
Today's MLB Sportsbook Odds - Rangers vs. Astros
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The Texas Rangers enter play ranked 1st in the AL West, with an overall record of 8-5. Texas has gone 2-2 in their games on the road.
Having been favored in 61.5% of their games, Texas has an above .500 record against the runline at 7-6. The team's over/under record comes in at 8-5 with an average betting line of 8.
The Rangers will send Jon Gray to the mound with an overall record of 1-1. Against the Astros, Jon Gray is hoping to improve on his current ERA of 3.00. Opponents have had a tough time against the right-hander, as they are batting just .233 against him. So far, Gray has given up three home runs and comes in with a WOBA allowed of .328. Gray's WHIP of 1.25 comes along with a total of five walks allowed.
On offense, Texas will look to continue their strong play, as they rank 6th in runs scored, averaging 5.6 runs per game. As a team, the Rangers are batting a healthy .247, placing them 16th in the league. In terms of home runs, Texas ranks 17th, with a total of 15 long balls. Texas' overall OBP of .315 puts them 19th in the league.
Houston Astros - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
Heading into today's game against Texas, the Astros have a record of just 6-8. This places the team 4th in the AL West. In their eight games at Minute Maid Park, the Astros have a record of just 3-5.
Houston's record against the runline stands at 7-7, while being favored in 12 out of their 14 games. The team's over/under record comes in at 9-5 with an average betting line of 8.
Starting for the Astros will be Hunter Brown, with an overall record of 1-0. Through two outings, Hunter Brown has an ERA sitting at 3.09. Opponents have had a tough time against the right-hander, as they are batting just .200 against him. In terms of power numbers, Hunter Brown has yet to give up a home run and enters with a WOBA allowed of .258. Brown has a WHIP of 1.11, with five walks allowed.
Houston comes into this game with a strong offensive unit, averaging 4.9 runs per game, good for 10th in the MLB. Heading into play, the Astros are the 12th-ranked unit in team batting average. Combined, the team is batting .251. The team's lineup has gone deep a total of 16 times, good for 12th in the league. Houston's OBP of .333 places them 13th in the league.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Rangers vs. Astros
Heading into today's matchup between Houston and Texas, the Astros are the betting favorite at -180 on the moneyline. Houston's implied win probability sits at 64.29%. Led by a strong offensive performance, the MLB predictive model recommends taking the Astros on the moneyline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Astros Moneyline
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