The Texas Rangers are -125 favorites to even their series against the Houston Astros on Saturday night.
The Rangers have a clear advantage on the mound, and my Rangers vs. Astros predictions and MLB picks expect that to shine through.
Who will win Rangers vs Astros today: Texas Rangers (-125)
Ronel Blanco has looked anything but sharp since returning to the Houston Astros rotation.
He conceded nine earned runs over just 10 innings of work while allowing multiple homers in both starts.
Blanco posted xERAs of 6.73 and 6.84. Not exactly comforting – especially facing the Chicago White Sox and Miami Marlins.
The Texas Rangers finished seventh in ISO vs. righties in July, and are more than capable of taking advantage.
I don’t see the Astros keeping up against Jacob deGrom, who owns a fantastic 3.08 SIERA.
Bet the Rangers to -135.
COVERS INTEL: Blanco has allowed a 47.8% hard hit rate, second worst among today's starting pitchers.
Rangers vs Astros Over/Under pick: Over 8.5 (-105)
Aided by four home runs, this game soared Over the total on Friday night. I expect the power to be evident again in this one.
Blanco has bled homers over his first two starts, and the Rangers slot top-5 in both ISO and hard-hit rate the past two weeks.
While deGrom is having an excellent season, his profile is not spotless. He has not pitched as well on the road (4.33 ERA, 1.86 HR/9), and he ranks in the fifth percentile in hard contact allowed.
Expect homers to help push this Over again. Bet to -115.
- ML/RL bets: 66-60, -7.25 units
- Over/Under bets: 69-52-5, +8.49 units
Rangers vs Astros weather
This game will be played in a dome.
Rangers vs Astros odds
- Moneyline: Rangers -125 | Astros +105
- Run line: Rangers -1.5 (+125) | Astros +1.5 -145)
- Over/Under: Over 8.5 (-105) | Under 8.5 (-115)
Rangers vs Astros trend
The Game Total has gone Over in nine straight games with Texas as the favorite. Find more MLB betting trends for Rangers vs. Astros.
How to watch Rangers vs Astros and game info
| Location | Daikin Park, Houston, TX |
| Date | Saturday, August 1, 2026 |
| First pitch | 7:10 p.m. ET |
| TV | RSN, Space City HN |
| Rangers starting pitcher | Jacob deGrom (7-6, 3.67 ERA) |
| Astros starting pitcher | Ronel Blanco (0-1, 8.10 ERA) |
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