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 Wednesday, July 26th 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Rangers vs. Astros
The Rangers take on the Astros on Wednesday, July 26th 2023 at Minute Maid Park, Houston. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Texas Rangers (59-43) vs. Houston Astros (58-44)
- Date: Wednesday, July 26th 2023
- Time: 8:10 ET
- Venue: Minute Maid Park, Houston
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Texas Rangers - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Texas Rangers enter play ranked 1st in the AL West, with an overall record of 59-43. So far, Texas has been tough as the road team, putting together a mark of 25-23.
With an above .500 record against the runline at 60-42, Texas has been favored 66.7% of the time this season. The team's over/under record comes in at 53-43 with an average betting line of 9.
Rangers starter Andrew Heaney comes into the game with a record of just 6-6. Across 19 appearances, Andrew Heaney has a combined ERA of 4.58. Opponents have had a tough time against the left-hander, as they are batting just .242 against him. Opposing hitters have gone deep 18 times against Andrew Heaney, who has a WOBA allowed of .337. With a total of 40 walks, Heaney has a WHIP of 1.35.
On the season, Texas boasts the 1st-ranked scoring offense, averaging 5.8 runs per game. Heading into play, the Rangers are the 1st-ranked unit in team batting average. Combined, the team is batting .273. The team's lineup is also hitting for power at an above average rate, with 140 home runs (6th). Throughout the season, Texas' batters have been excellent at getting on base, posting the 1st best OBP of .342.
Houston Astros - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
At 58-44, the Texas Rangers will host the Texas Rangers, currently ranked 2nd in the AL West. In their 49 games at Minute Maid Park, the Astros have a strong record of 27-22.
Houston currently has an above .500 record against the runline (52-50). So far, they have been favored in 70 of their 102 games. The team has an over/under record of 49-51, with an average betting line of 8.
Starting for the Astros will be Framber Valdez, with an overall record of 8-6. Leading up to the game, Framber Valdez has an ERA of just 2.94. Currently, opponents are batting just .227 against the left-hander. So far, Valdez has given up nine home runs and comes in with a WOBA allowed of .270. Valdez has a WHIP of 1.09, with 30 walks allowed.
Offensively, Houston is scoring at a rate near the MLB average, at 4.7 runs per game. Through 102 games, the Astros have the 12th-ranked batting average at .248. In total, the team has hit 127 home runs (10th), making up for their mediocre batting average. Throughout the season, Houston is ranked 13th in OBP (.318).
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Rangers vs. Astros
Heading into today's matchup between Houston and Texas, the Astros are the betting favorite at -182 on the moneyline. Houston's implied win probability sits at 64.54%. Led by a strong offensive performance, the MLB predictive model recommends taking the Astros on the moneyline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Astros Moneyline -182
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