Astros vs. Rangers: Betting Preview for August 6

Published 8:24 am Tuesday, August 6, 2024

On Tuesday, August 6 at 8:05 PM ET, the Houston Astros (57-55) visit the Texas Rangers (54-59) at Globe Life Field. Framber Valdez will get the ball for the Astros, while Tyler Mahle will take the hill for the Rangers.

At -115, the Astros are listed as the moneyline favorites in this matchup against the Rangers (-105). This matchup carries a total of 8 runs (over -105; under -115).

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Astros vs. Rangers Game Info

  • Date: Tuesday, August 6, 2024
  • Time: 8:05 PM ET
  • Location: Arlington, Texas
  • Venue: Globe Life Field
  • TV Channel: BSSW
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Astros -115
  • Moneyline Underdog: Rangers -105
  • Over/Under: 8 runs (Over: -105, Under: -115)

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Astros Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Valdez (10-5 with a 3.56 ERA and 108 strikeouts in 116 1/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Astros, his 20th of the season.
  • His last time out came on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, when the left-hander went six innings, surrendering four earned runs while giving up six hits.
  • Valdez enters this matchup with 11 quality starts under his belt this year.
  • Valdez is looking for his sixth straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 6.1 frames per appearance on the hill.
  • He has had three appearances this season in which he kept his opponents to zero earned runs.

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Astros Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Astros are 16th in MLB action with 125 total home runs.
  • Houston is 11th in baseball with a .412 slugging percentage.
  • The Astros rank third in the majors with a .258 batting average.
  • Houston has the No. 13 offense in baseball, scoring 4.5 runs per game (509 total runs).
  • The Astros’ .318 on-base percentage ranks 11th in baseball.
  • The Astros strike out 7.2 times per game to rank third in the majors.
  • Houston has a 3.99 team ERA that ranks 14th among all MLB pitching staffs.
  • Houston’s pitching staff is third in the majors with a collective 9.1 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • The Astros average baseball’s 21st-ranked WHIP (1.295).

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