MLB Moneyline Picks Tonight: Houston Astros vs Texas Rangers 7/13

 

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Game Summary

The Houston Astros (49-44) will take on the Texas Rangers (44-49) at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas on July 13. This matchup features two teams currently vying for positioning within the AL West. The Astros have been a formidable team at home with a 27-19 record, while the Rangers have struggled on the road with a 20-28 record. Houston's Spencer Arrighetti will face off against Texas's Nathan Eovaldi in what promises to be an intriguing pitching duel.

Houston comes into this game with the second-most hits in the league (842) and the top batting average (.263), driven by key players like Jose Altuve and Yordan Alvarez. Altuve leads the team with a .306 batting average, while Alvarez has contributed 19 home runs and 51 RBIs. Texas, on the other hand, has been average offensively, ranking 15th in hits (765) and 16th in runs (405), with standout performances from players like Josh Smith and Corey Seager.

On the mound, Eovaldi has been the more reliable starter, boasting a 3.10 ERA and a 6-3 record, while Arrighetti has struggled with a 5.96 ERA and a 4-7 record. Relief pitching and fielding will also be crucial factors, as both teams have had their ups and downs in these departments. With the Astros having the home-field advantage and a better overall record, this game could be pivotal for the Rangers as they try to climb up the standings.

Odds and Betting Lines

Market	Odds
Over/Under	8.5
Houston Astros Spread	+1.5 (-110)
Texas Rangers Spread	-1.5 (+110)
Houston Astros Moneyline	+106
Texas Rangers Moneyline	-116

Pitching Probables

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	Strikeouts	WHIP
Spencer Arrighetti (HOU)	4-7	5.96	86	1.66
Nathan Eovaldi (TEX)	6-3	3.10	85	1.03

Team Previews

Houston Astros

Hitting: The Astros are ranked 2nd in hits (842) and 1st in batting average (.263). Key players include Jose Altuve, who leads the team with a .306 batting average, and Yordan Alvarez, who has 19 home runs and 51 RBIs.

Relief Pitching: Houston's bullpen has been middle-of-the-pack with a 4.08 ERA, ranking 17th in the league. They have 22 saves, tied for 18th overall.

Fielding: The Astros have committed 40 errors, tying them for 27th in the league, indicating some fielding vulnerabilities.

Starting Pitchers: Spencer Arrighetti has struggled with a 5.96 ERA and a 4-7 record, making him a potential weak link in this matchup.

Texas Rangers

Hitting: The Rangers rank 15th in hits (765) and 16th in runs (405). Key contributors include Josh Smith, who leads with a .295 batting average, and Corey Seager, who has 17 home runs.

Relief Pitching: Texas's bullpen ranks 16th with a 4.02 ERA and has recorded 17 saves, tying them for 28th overall.

Fielding: The Rangers have committed 40 errors, tying them for 27th, indicating similar fielding issues as the Astros.

Starting Pitchers: Nathan Eovaldi has been a bright spot with a 3.10 ERA and a 6-3 record, providing some stability to the rotation.

Team Injuries

Houston Astros

Player Name	Position	Injury	Injury Status
Luis Garcia	SP	Elbow	Expected to be out until at least Aug 9
Kyle Tucker	RF	Lower Leg	Expected to be out until at least Aug 1

Texas Rangers

Player Name	Position	Injury	Injury Status
Cody Bradford	SP	Ribs	Expected to be out until at least Jul 19

Betting Trends

• Houston is 5-2 in their last 7 home games.
• The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston's last 9 games.
• Texas is 3-7 in their last 10 road games.
• The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas' last 6 games.

Recent Games

Houston Astros

Opponent	Score	W/L
vs Miami	W 6-3	W
vs Miami	W 9-1	W
vs Miami	W 4-3	W
@ Minnesota	L 3-2	L
@ Minnesota	L 9-3	L

Texas Rangers

Opponent	Score	W/L
@ Los Angeles	L 7-2	L
@ Los Angeles	W 5-4	W
@ Los Angeles	W 9-4	W
vs Tampa Bay	W 13-2	W
vs Tampa Bay	W 4-3	W

Team Rankings

Category	Houston Astros	Texas Rangers
Hitting	2nd	15th
Starting Pitching	17th	16th
Relief Pitching	18th	28th
Fielding	27th	27th

Significant Betting Stats

• Houston is 5-2 in their last 7 home games.
• Texas is 3-7 in their last 10 road games.
• The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston's last 9 games.
• The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas' last 6 games.
• Houston is 14-6 in their last 20 games against Texas.
• Texas is 4-9 in their last 13 games overall.
• Houston is 5-1 in their last 6 games at home against Texas.
• Texas is 1-5 in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Houston.
• Houston is 6-2 in their last 8 games against an opponent in the American League.
• Texas is 2-8 in their last 10 games against an opponent in the American League West Division.

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