Astros vs. Rangers Prediction, Computer Picks, Odds & Pitching Matchup 8/9/2022

The Texas Rangers (48-60) are +140 underdogs for their matchup with the Houston Astros (70-40) on Tuesday at 8:10 PM ET. Corey Seager has 98 hits on the season and will hope to hit his milestone 100th once the game begins at Minute Maid Park. Jose Urquidy starts for Houston while Martin Perez is Texas’ starter for the contest.

Astros vs. Rangers Spread and Betting Line

Computer Predictions for Astros vs. Rangers

After taking a look at all of the key statistics and trends for this matchup, our best bet is the Rangers on the moneyline at +140. Our computer prediction sees the scoring going over the total of 7.5 runs.

Our computer pick: Texas Rangers (+140) and Over (7.5)

Astros vs. Rangers Game Info

• Houston Astros probable starting pitcher: José Urquidy
• Texas Rangers probable starting pitcher: Martín Pérez
• Game Day: Tuesday, August 9, 2022
• Game Time: 8:10 PM ET
• Location: Houston, Texas
• Stadium: Minute Maid Park

Houston Astros vs Texas Rangers Pitching Matchup

Astros Starter José Urquidy

• The Astros will send Urquidy (10-4) out to make his 21st start of the season. He is 10-4 with a 3.62 ERA and 90 strikeouts in 114 1/3 innings pitched.
• The right-hander’s most recent appearance was on Wednesday against the Boston Red Sox, when he went seven scoreless innings while allowing two hits.
• In 20 games this season, the 27-year-old has put up an ERA of 3.62, with 7.1 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .245 against him.
• Urquidy is looking to build on a ninth-game quality start streak in this matchup.
• Urquidy is aiming for his 10th straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.2 frames per appearance on the mound.
• The opposing Rangers offense has the 13th-ranked slugging percentage (.395) and ranks eighth in MLB play with 133 home runs. It has a collective .239 batting average, and is 17th in MLB with 877 total hits and 15th in MLB play scoring 481 runs.
• In 12 2/3 innings over two appearances against the Rangers this season, Urquidy has a 2.84 ERA and a 0.947 WHIP while his opponents are hitting .224.
• The 27-year-old ranks 37th in ERA (3.62), 29th in WHIP (1.155), and 50th in K/9 (7.1) among qualifying pitchers in MLB play this season.

Rangers Starter Martín Pérez

• The Rangers’ Perez (9-2) will make his 22nd start of the season.
• The left-hander gave up one earned run in six innings pitched on Wednesday in his last outing, a matchup with the Baltimore Orioles.
• The 31-year-old has pitched in 21 games this season with an ERA of 2.47 and 8.0 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .232.
• If he completes six or more innings with three or fewer earned runs allowed, he’ll earn his fourth quality start in a row.
• Pérez has 19 starts in a row of five innings or more.
• The Astros rank 15th in MLB with a .241 batting average this season. They have a team slugging percentage that ranks sixth in the league (.422) and 151 home runs.
• The Astros have gone 10-for-53 with a double and an RBI in two games against the left-hander this season.
• Among qualified pitchers this campaign, the 31-year-old’s 2.47 ERA ranks eighth, 1.160 WHIP ranks 32nd, and 8.0 K/9 ranks 36th.

Astros Betting Picks & Insights

• The Astros have been favorites in 94 games this season and won 63 (67%) of those contests.
• Houston has a record of 29-17, a 63% win rate, when favored by -165 or more by oddsmakers this season.
• The moneyline for this contest implies a 62.3% chance of a victory for the Astros.
• Games involving Houston have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in 39 of 111 chances this season.
• The Astros are 57-54-0 against the spread in their 111 chances this season.

Rangers Betting Picks & Insights

• The Rangers have been victorious in 32, or 48.5%, of the 66 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season.
• This season, Texas has come away with a win seven times in 19 chances when named as an underdog of at least +140 or longer on the moneyline.
• The Rangers have an implied victory probability of 41.7% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
• Texas and their opponents have gone over in 52 of their 109 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season.
• The Rangers are 61-48-0 against the spread in their 109 games that had a posted line this season.

Astros Leaders & Batting Stats

• Yordan Alvarez leads the Astros in home runs (30), runs batted in (73) and has put up a team-high batting average of .300.
• Including all MLB hitters, Alvarez is 14th in batting average, third in on-base percentage, and second in slugging.
• Alex Bregman is hitting .247 with 26 doubles, 13 home runs and 58 walks.
• Bregman is 76th in homers in baseball, and 37th in RBI.
• Jose Altuve is hitting .283 with 23 doubles, 19 home runs and 40 walks.
• Kyle Tucker is hitting .241 with 16 doubles, 19 home runs and 48 walks.

Rangers Leaders & Batting Stats

• Seager leads the Rangers with 24 home runs.
• Seager’s home run total puts him 11th in the majors, and he is 43rd in RBI.
• Marcus Semien has 18 doubles, three triples, 15 home runs and 36 walks while hitting .239.
• Semien is 53rd in homers and 51st in RBI among all hitters in the majors.
• Adolis Garcia paces the Rangers with 70 runs batted in.
• Nate Lowe paces the Rangers with a .285 batting average.