Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers, 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 Sunday, July 2nd 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Astros vs. Rangers
The Astros take on the Rangers on Sunday, July 2nd 2023 at Globe Life Field, Arlington. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Houston Astros (45-38) vs. Texas Rangers (50-33)
- Date: Sunday, July 2nd 2023
- Time: 2:35 ET
- Venue: Globe Life Field, Arlington
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Houston Astros - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Houston Astros enter play ranked 2nd in the AL West with an overall record of 45-38. On the season, the Astros have an above .500 road record, at 23-19.
Houston currently has an above .500 record against the runline (43-40). So far, they have been favored in 57 of their 83 games. The team's over/under record comes in at 41-40 with an average betting line of 8.
In two outings, Houston starter Shawn Dubin has not factored into a decision, going 0-0. With an ERA of 1.80, Shawn Dubin has had his struggles on the mound. Compared to other pitchers, he has an elevated batting average allowed (.375). So far, Dubin has given up one home run and comes in with a WOBA allowed of .422. Dubin has a WHIP of 2.00, with one walk allowed.
On the season, Houston boasts the 11th-ranked scoring offense, averaging 4.6 runs per game. As a team, the Astros are batting a healthy .247, placing them 15th in the league. Overall, the team has hit 97 home runs, placing them 12th. Up to this point, Houston has been getting on base at a rate of .318, placing them 14th in all of baseball.
Texas Rangers - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
As the Texas Rangers host the Houston Astros, they have a record of 50-33, placing them 1st in the AL West. On the season, the Rangers have an above .500 home record, going 27-16 at Globe Life Field.
Texas currently has an above .500 record against the runline (51-32). So far, they have been favored in 53 of their 83 games. The team's over/under record comes in at 44-33 with an average betting line of 8.
The Rangers will send Andrew Heaney to the mound with an overall record of 5-5. Heading into action, Andrew Heaney has an ERA of 4.38. Currently, opponents are batting just .249 against the left-hander. So far, Heaney has given up 14 home runs and comes in with a WOBA allowed of .352. Heaney has a WHIP of 1.31, with 34 walks allowed.
Texas comes into this game with a strong offensive unit, averaging 5.9 runs per game, good for 1st in the MLB. As a team, the Rangers are batting a healthy .275, placing them 1st in the league. The team's lineup is also hitting for power at an above average rate, with 113 home runs (6th). Texas' offense has done a good job getting on base, ranking 1st with an OBP of .343.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Astros vs. Rangers
Heading into today's matchup between Texas and Houston, the Rangers are the betting favorite at -138 on the moneyline. Texas' implied win probability sits at 57.98%. The MLB predictive models shows the best bet for today's game being taking Texas on the moneyline, as they are primed to come up big with their bats and on the mound.
Recommended Betting Pick: Rangers Moneyline -138
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