Texas Rangers vs. Houston Astros Odds, Pick, Prediction 8/11/22

The Rangers and Astros are playing a divisional duel on Thursday, August 11. The game is the final of a three-game series at Minute Maid Park. Houston is a moneyline favorite at Bookmaker Sportsbook.

Texas Rangers lost 7-5 to Houston Astros. Cole Ragans will start for the Rangers. He was impressive on his debut against the Chicago White Sox. Texas got to a 4-0 lead early on thanks to home runs by Marcus Semien and Corey Seager.

Houston Astros came from behind to beat Texas Rangers 7-5. Jose Urquidy didn't have a good start. Framber Valdez is starting for the 22nd time this year. He has a 2.87 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and a 120/48 K/BB ratio in 135.0 innings.

Texas Rangers are 2-6 in the last 8 games overall and 11-11 in last 15 against American League West rivals. Texas is 3-13 in 16 games against teams with a winning record.

Texas Rangers play Houston Astros on 8/11/22. Rangers have a 2-6 record in the last 8 games against American League West rivals.

Texas Rangers play Houston Astros on 8/11/22. The total is 7.0-8.5. Houston is 4-1 in the last five games vs. American League West opponents and 53-23 in last 76 games.

Texas Rangers are 4-1 in the last five games vs. American League West opponents and 53-23 in last 76 games. The total is 7.0-8.5.

The Rangers are much better against southpaws than against right-handers. Framber Valdez dominated Texas in his two starts against them. Corey Seager is pretty much the Lone Ranger who can hurt Framer. The Astros shouldn't have problems against rookie Ragans.

Texas Rangers and Houston Astros are playing on Thursday. The total is 8.5. Over is 5-2 in the Rangers’ last seven games vs. a left-handed starter and Under is 10-0 in last 12 games.