When the Houston Astros (58-55) and Texas Rangers (54-60) face off at Globe Life Field on Wednesday, August 7, Yusei Kikuchi will get the nod for the Astros, while the Rangers will send Jose Urena to the mound. The game will start at 2:35 PM ET.

At +105, the Rangers are listed as the moneyline underdogs in this matchup versus the Astros, who are listed at -125. This matchup’s total is 8.5. You can get -110 odds on the over and -110 odds on the under.

Place your bets on any MLB matchup at BetMGM, and sign up with our link for a first-time deposit bonus!

Astros vs. Rangers Game Info

• Date: Wednesday, August 7, 2024
• Time: 2:35 PM ET
• Location: Arlington, Texas
• Venue: Globe Life Field
• TV Channel: MLB Network
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

Watch MLB, other live sports and more on Fubo! Use our link to sign up for a free trial.

Matchup Betting Info

• Moneyline Favorite: Astros -125
• Moneyline Underdog: Rangers +105
• Over/Under: 8.5 runs (Over: -110, Under: -110)

Bet on this or any MLB matchup at BetMGM

Astros Probable Starting Pitcher

• Kikuchi (4-9) takes the mound for the Astros in his 24th start of the season. He has a 4.67 ERA in 121 1/3 innings pitched, with 141 strikeouts.
• The left-hander last appeared on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rays, when he tossed 5 2/3 innings, allowing two earned runs while giving up three hits.
• Kikuchi has eight quality starts under his belt this season.
• Kikuchi has pitched five or more innings in a game 16 times this season heading into this game.
• He has held his opponents without an earned run in two of his 23 appearances this season.

Rep your team with officially licensed MLB gear! Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, and much more.

Astros Hitting & Pitching Performance

• The Astros average 1.1 home runs per game to rank 15th in MLB action with 126 total home runs.
• Houston is 11th in baseball, slugging .411.
• The Astros are third in MLB with a .259 batting average.
• Houston is the 13th-highest scoring team in MLB action, averaging 4.5 runs per game (513 total).
• The Astros are 11th in baseball with an on-base percentage of .318.
• Astros hitters strike out 7.1 times per game, the third-fewest strikeouts in the majors.
• Houston has the 13th-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (3.97).
• The pitching staff for Houston has a collective 9.1 K/9, the third-best in MLB.
• The Astros have the 20th-ranked WHIP in baseball (1.288).

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.