MLB Odds: Astros-Rangers prediction, odds and pick

The Houston Astros have the best record in the American League at 83-47. They have a 11.5-game lead over Seattle in AL West. The Texas Rangers are 24 games behind Houston and 12 games out of the final Wild Card spot.

Houston has the second-best team ERA at 3.03. Cristian Javier has a 2.97 ERA in 24 appearances (19 starts). The team's bullpen has been the best in baseball with a second place ERA. The offense is the envy of the league. Yordan Alvarez has slugged 31 home runs with .294 batting average. Jose Altuve has hit 30 doubles, 22 home Runs and stolen 12 bases. Kyle Tucker leads the team with 82 RBIs and 19 stolen bases, while Alex Bregman has improved his batting.

Martin Perez is having a career-best season. Texas' offense was bolstered by the addition of Corey Seager and Marcus Semien. The team is 8th in the league with 158 home runs and second with 100 stolen bases.  Houston is a favorite to win the game. Houston is the favorite by a wide margin. It's a game between two teams with a lot of talent. They're playing at Minute Maid Park.

Javier is going to win the game for the Rangers.

Houston is -1.5 to win the game.