The Texas Rangers will be looking to get back on track after getting swept by the AL-worst Los Angeles Angels.
With a clear pitching advantage, my Astros vs. Rangers predictions expect the home team to rebound quickly.
Let's break down my MLB picks for Monday, May 25.
Who will win Astros vs Rangers today: Rangers (-130)
Houston Astros starter Tatsuya Imai owns an 8.31 ERA on the season and has conceded at least three runs in four of five starts. That is alarming, given he has only pitched five innings once.
His numbers are especially bad against left-handed hitters, as he has posted a .418 wOBA, 22.4 BB%, and 2.25 WHIP facing lefties.
The Texas Rangers are well equipped to take advantage with Joc Pederson, Brandon Nimmo, Evan Carter, and Alejandro Osuna projected to hit high in the order.
I think the Rangers will get to Imai, and see value in backing the home side to -140.
COVERS INTEL: Tatsuya Imai owns a 6.09 xERA on the year, putting him in the sixth percentile league-wide.
Astros vs Rangers Over/Under pick: Under 8 (-105)
The Astros rank 26th in average and 27th in ISO against right-handed pitching over the last two weeks, hitting for neither average nor power.
That sets up well for Rangers starter Kumar Rocker, who has held opponents to a 36.4% hard-hit rate and 6.8% barrel rate over his last three starts. He will be able to limit power, and he has a well-rested bullpen behind him after the previous two Rangers starters combined to pitch 13 innings.
I don't see the Astros scoring enough to push this game Over the number, and would play the Under to -120.
- ML/RL bets: 18-15, -1.78 units
- Over/Under bets: 16-16-1, -2.46 units
Astros vs Rangers odds
- Moneyline: Astros +110 | Rangers -130
- Run line: Astros +1.5 (-180) | Rangers -1.5 (+155)
- Over/Under: Over 8.0 (-115) | Under 8.0 (-105)
Astros vs Rangers trend
Houston owns a 1-8-1 O/U record over the last 10 games. Find more MLB betting trends for Astros vs. Rangers.
How to watch Astros vs Rangers and game info
| Location | Globe Life Field, Arlington, TX |
| Date | Monday, May 25, 2026 |
| First pitch | 7:05 p.m. ET |
| TV | SCHN, RSN |
| Astros starting pitcher | Tatsuya Imai (1-2, 8.31 ERA) |
| Rangers starting pitcher | Kumar Rocker (2-4, 3.60 ERA) |
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