| MATCHUP | Texas Rangers | Houston Astros |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 55-55 | 56-55 |
| Spread | -1.5 130 | +1.5 -157 |
| Moneyline | -131 | +109 |
| Total | Over 8.5 (-104) | Under 8.5 (-116) |
| Where | Daikin Park, Houston, Texas | |
| When | Saturday, August 1, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:10 PM EDT | |
| TV | MLB.TV | |
Texas Rangers Betting Preview
The Texas Rangers are 55-55 on the year and play the Orioles and Giants next. The Texas Rangers are batting .245 on the season, with a .318 OBP and a .403 slugging percentage. The Texas Rangers’ pitching staff has a 4.31 ERA and a 1.27 WHIP. Brandon Nimmo leads the Texas Rangers with 105 hits and 39 RBI, while Ezequiel Duran and Josh Jung have combined for 197 hits and 92 RBI.
Jacob deGrom gets the ball for the Texas Rangers, and he is 7-6 with a 3.67 ERA and 132 strikeouts this season. deGrom is 1-3 with a 3.96 ERA and 39 strikeouts in his career against the Houston Astros.
Houston Astros Betting Preview
The Houston Astros are 56-55 on the year and play the Blue Jays and Padres next. The Houston Astros are batting .244 on the season, have a .318 OBP, and have a .416 slugging percentage. The Houston Astros’ pitching staff has a 4.67 ERA and a 1.38 WHIP. Yordan Alvarez leads the Houston Astros with 128 hits and 82 RBI, while Isaac Paredes and Christian Walker have combined for 191 hits and 123 RBI.
Ronel Blanco gets the ball for the Houston Astros, and he is 0-1 with an 8.10 ERA and 12 strikeouts this season. Blanco is 2-2 with a 3.34 ERA and 25 strikeouts in his career against the Texas Rangers.
Why the Houston Astros will win
- The Astros have won each of their last seven night games following a win.
- The Rangers have lost five of their last six games as road favorites against AL West opponents.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last eight night games against the Astros following a road loss.
- The Astros have covered the run line in seven of their last eight games as home underdogs against the Rangers following a win.
- The Rangers have trailed after 5 innings in eight of their last nine night games at Daikin Park against American League opponents.
- The Rangers have trailed after 3 innings in six of their last seven games at Daikin Park.
Why the Texas Rangers will win
- The Rangers have won 11 of their last 14 night games following a loss.
- The Astros have lost three of their last four home games against American League opponents.
- The favorites have covered the run line in five of the Astros’ last six games at Daikin Park.
- The Astros have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five games as home underdogs against AL West opponents following a win.
- The Astros have lost the first inning in three of their last four games as underdogs against American League opponents.
- The Rangers have led after 5 innings in three of their last four games as favorites against AL West opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Rangers’ last nine games as favorites have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Six of the Astros’ last seven games against AL West opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in 11 of the Rangers’ last 12 games as favorites against AL West opponents.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in seven of the Astros’ last eight night games against AL West opponents.
Houston Astros Player Prop Facts
- Isaac Paredes has hit a home run in each of the Astros’ last three games at Daikin Park.
- Ronel Blanco has recorded six or more strikeouts in five of his last six appearances at Daikin Park.
- Jeremy Pena has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 12 appearances.
Texas Rangers Player Prop Facts
- Wyatt Langford has hit a home run in each of his last two appearances with the Rangers as road favorites.
- Jacob deGrom has recorded seven or more strikeouts in four of his last five appearances in night games.
- Tadeo Osuna has recorded at least one hit in each of his last seven appearances with the Rangers as road favorites.
Texas Rangers vs Houston Astros Prediction
We’re getting a low price with deGrom, and while he’s not in elite HOF form, he’s still been solid with a 3.67 ERA and 1.07 WHIP. Blanco has just 10 innings under his belt this season and has an 8.10 ERA and 1.20 WHIP. Clear edge on the mound for the Rangers, and their lineup is due for a breakout after just 4 runs scored in their last 3 games. I love my aces with soft prices or plus money. We’re getting that here with the Rangers. I’ll take it.