The Texas Rangers(4-2) face the Houston Astros(2-5) in game one of an AL West showdown.
The Rangers are coming off a 4-1 win over the Rays in their last game. Nathan Eovaldi lasted 7.0 innings, allowing four hits and no runs while striking out eight batters. Jorge Soler was 2 for 4 in the game, hitting a home run and scoring two runs.
On Wednesday, San Diego defeated the Cardinals 3-2. Joe Musgrove pitched 6.0 innings, giving up five hits and one earned run while striking out seven batters. Corey Seager blasted a home run and finished 2 for 5 at the plate.
Will the Rangers prove they are the best in the AL West, or will the Astros come out swinging and silence them?
Rangers vs. Astros Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| Houston Astros |
-1.5 +114 |
O9.5 -105 |
-135 |
| Texas Rangers |
+1.5 -135 |
U9.5 -115 |
+114 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Rangers vs. Astros Game Details
- Fixture: Houston Astros @ Texas Rangers
- Date and Time: April 5, 2024, @ 8:05 pm EST
- Location: Globe Life Stadium in Arlington, Texas
- Weather: Partly Cloudy and 74 Degrees
Apex Tale of the Tape
| Texas Rangers | vs. | Houston Astros |
| 4-2 | Record | 2-5 |
| 5.83 | Runs/G | 4.29 |
| .268 | BA | .295 |
| .793 | OPS | .855 |
| 8 | HR | 12 |
| 4 | SB | 3 |
| 3.17 | ERA | 2.86 |
| 1.22 | WHIP | 1.24 |
| 8.7 | K/G | 8.7 |
| 3 | Quality Starts | 3 |
| 3 | Errors | 3 |
Key Stats
Texas Rangers
Cody Bradford will get the start for the Rangers in today’s game. Bradford has started the season 1-0 with a 3.60 ERA and struck out six batters. Josh Jung leads the team with a .412 batting average and an OBP of .474. Adolis Garcia has hit three home runs and recorded nine RBIs, while Corey Seager has a team-high eight hits.
Houston Astros
The Astros are expected to start Hunter Brown for today’s game. Brown has started the season 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA and five strikeouts. Yainer Diaz leads the team with a .462 batting average, an OBP of .517, and 12 hits. Jeremy Pena has tallied six RBIs, and Jose Altuve has blasted three home runs.
Game Prediction
I don’t understand how the Rangers are the underdogs in this. Brown will make it difficult for Texas, but they have enough firepower to cause problems. Cody Bradford will likely struggle against this Houston offense, which knows how to find hits. The Rangers seem to play better at home, and I have not been impressed with the Astros so far this season. Give me Texas to prove they are ready to repeat as World Series champs.
Final Pick
Texas Rangers ML (+114)
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