Texas Rangers at Houston Astros 5/11/19 - MLB Betting Picks & Odds
Texas Rangers vs. Houston Astros
MLB: 8:10 PM EST
May. 11, 2019
TV: FSSW
Latest Odds : HOU -303 Total 9
The Texas Rangers are set to visit Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas for an American League West clash against the Houston Astros. The Texas Rangers come into this matchup with a 17-18 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping a recent road game against the Houston Astros, 4-2. Mike Minor received the starting nod for the Texas Rangers, and he struggled as he gave up 3 earned runs in 5 innings. Hunter Pence had a solid game from the plate for the Texas Rangers as he contributed 1 HR and 2 RBIs.
The Texas Rangers are set to start Drew Smyly (0-2, 6.63 ERA) who had success in his latest start as he gave up 1 earned run in 4 innings against the Toronto Blue Jays. Drew Smyly has struggled in 2 starts against the Houston Astros during the 2019 season as he is 0-1 with a 6.75 ERA.
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The Houston Astros come into this matchup with a 23-15 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after winning a recent home game against the Texas Rangers, 4-2. Wade Miley received the starting nod for the Houston Astros, and he had success as he gave up 2 earned runs in 6 innings. George Springer had success from the plate for the Houston Astros as he went 3 for 5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
The Houston Astros are set to start Gerrit Cole (3-4, 4.17 ERA) who struggled in his latest start as he gave up 4 earned runs in 6.1 innings against the Kansas City Royals. Gerrit Cole had success in 4 starts against the Texas Rangers during the 2018 season as he went 2-0 with a 2.88 ERA.
Recent Betting Trends:
Rangers are 1-5 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Astros are 25-10 in their last 35 vs. American League West.
Over is 8-2 in Rangers last 10 Saturday games.
Over is 5-0-1 in Astros last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
Free Betting Pick: Under 9
The Houston Astros once again look like one of the top teams in the MLB as they have a ton of talent in their starting lineup as well as a top pitching staff. The Houston Astros have a major pitching advantage in this one as Gerrit Cole is a top-tier pitcher in the American League as he went 15-5 during the 2018 season. The Houston Astros duo of George Springer and Jose Altuve should have no problem finding success against a struggling Drew Smyly in their home ballpark. Final Score Prediction, Houston Astros win 5-1.