The Houston Astros(4 – 10) will face the Texas Rangers(7 – 5) to start a three-game series.
For Houston, starting pitcher, Hunter Brown went 0.2 innings giving up nine earned runs, and eleven hits. Yainer Diaz went 2-5 driving in an RBI in the loss against Kansas City.
For the Texas Rangers, Jon Gray went 5.0 innings giving up one run, and striking out nine. Adolis Garcia went 1-3 in the loss against the Athletics.
Can the Astros get a win in this sluggish start at home or could the Texas Rangers get a win after getting shut out against their state rival?
Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| Houston Astros | -1.5
+180 |
U 9
-105 |
-125 |
| Texas Rangers | +1.5
-180 |
O 9
-115 |
-105 |
| ** Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers Game Details
- Fixture: Rangers @ Astros
- Date and Time: April 12, 2024 @ 8:10 pm
- Location: Minute Maid Park, Houston, TX
- Weather: Sunny and 75 degrees
Apex Tale of the Tape
| Houston Astros | vs. |
Texas Rangers |
| 4 – 10 | Record | 7 – 6 |
| 4.7 | Runs/G | 5.2 |
| .266 | BA | .266 |
| .751 | OPS | .761 |
| 17 | HR | 12 |
| 5 | SB | 7 |
| 5.09 | ERA | 3.08 |
| 1.52 | WHIP | 1.08 |
| 7.38 | K/G | 9.08 |
| 4 | Quality Starts | 6 |
| 6 | Errors | 5 |
Key Stats
Houston Astros
Houston will be sending out J.P France to the mound against Texas. France is coming off pitching 5.2 innings, striking out four, but gave up three earned runs. Houston hitting will have Jose Altuve leading team batting average with a .370 average, hits with 20 so far, and OBP with a .452 OBP. Yordan Alvarez is contributing to the team leading in team home runs and RBIs with four homers and 12 RBIs.
Texas Rangers
For the Rangers, they will have Dane Dunning on the mound tonight. Dunning is coming off pitching 6.2 innings, striking out seven but giving up three earned runs. Texas hitting is led by Adolis García leading in home runs and RBIs with four homers and 13 RBIs. Corey Seager is also contributing with leading batting average with a .311 average, and Marcus Semien leading in OBP with a .400 OBP, and team hits with 15.
Game Prediction
The Astros are looking to be a mess this April and the Rangers could take advantage of their rivals mistakes. Houston pitching has been dreadful besides their aces and will be facing a weaken pitching core. The Astros bats are also struggling for the week, which could give Dane Dunning some leeway for tonight. Texas will have a nice day for their bats against this Houston pitching staff. The Rangers have a lot to gain from this win, and could do that against J.P France and the Houston Astros.
Final Pick
Texas Rangers ML (-105)
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