Houston Astros at Texas Rangers 7/13/19 - MLB Betting Odds & Picks
Houston Atros vs. Texas Rangers
MLB: 8:05 PM EST
Jul. 13, 2019
TV: ATSW
Latest Odds : HOU -135 Total 9.5
The Houston Astros remain in Texas on Saturday to continue their four game series with the Rangers. The Astros have won seven of their last ten games and are the 1st place team in the AL West. Houston lost to Texas 5-0 on Thursday night and carry a 26-8 divisional record. The Astros average 5 runs per game which ranks 12th best in the league.
Wade Miley takes his spot in the hill for his 19th start of the season. Miley is 7-4 on the season with 101.2 innings pitched. Miley has 86 strikeouts, 33 walks, and carries a 3.28 ERA. Miley pitched 6 innings in his last start allowing 1 run on 5 hits.
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The Texas Rangers entered the weekend riding a two game win streak. Texas has won four of their last ten games and are 3rd in the AL West. The Rangers carry a 30-17 home field record and are 5th in the league with 5.4 runs per game. Joey Gallo has 20 home runs on the season which leads the team.
Mike Minor will make his 19th start on the season for the Rangers. Minor is 8-4 with 117 innings pitched. Minor has 114 strikeouts, 41 walks, and carries a 2.54 ERA. Minor pitched 4.1 innings in his last outing allowing 3 runs on 2 hits. The Texas Rangers carry a 4.77 team ERA.
Recent Betting Trends:
Astros are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Rangers are 7-1 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 3-1-1 in Astros last 5 on grass.
Under is 6-1 in Rangers last 7 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Free Betting Pick: Texas Rangers +125
The Rangers show value as a home underdog with Mike Minor on the mound in search of his 9th win on the season. The Astros are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings in Texas. The Rangers are 8-2 in their last 10 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Back the home dog in this one. Final Score Prediction, Texas Rangers win 5-4.