The Texas Rangers host the Houston Astros on September 7, 2025. First pitch from Globe Life Field is scheduled for 2:35 p.m. EDT; the game will be broadcast on RSN.
Find my MLB betting preview and Astros vs Rangers prediction below, as well as probable pitchers, betting trends, injury reports and more.
My Astros vs Rangers Prediction
- Astros vs Rangers picks: Under 8.5
My Astros vs Rangers best bet is the under. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Astros vs Rangers Odds
| Astros Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +140 | 8.5 -115o / -105u | -125 |
| Rangers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -170 | 8.5 -115o / -105u | +105 |
Astros vs Rangers Projected Starting Pitchers
| Framber Valdez (HOU) | Stat | Patrick Corbin (TEX) |
|---|---|---|
| 12-8 | W-L | 7-9 |
| 4.1 | fWAR (FanGraphs) | 1.3 |
| 3.40/3.74 | ERA /xERA | 4.48/4.79 |
| 3.16 | FIP / xFIP | 4.48/4.22 |
| 1.20 | WHIP | 1.35 |
| 15.6 | K-BB% | 12.1 |
| 59.9 | GB% | 40 |
| 109 | Stuff+ | 96 |
| 100 | Location+ | 101 |
Astros vs Rangers Prediction, Betting Analysis
This MLB betting system focuses on unders in series games (Game 2 or later) when both teams have winning records, creating the expectation of strong pitching and tightly contested matchups. While the public often bets the over in these spots—anticipating offensive fireworks between two quality teams—the market data shows value on the under when public support is low (35% or less).
By fading public perception and leaning into market inefficiencies, this strategy capitalizes on inflated totals and mispriced lines, especially late in a series when offenses tend to cool off. The result is a profitable contrarian angle for MLB under bettors.
Pick: Under 8.5
Moneyline
There is no play on the moneyline.
Run Line (Spread)
There is no play on the run line.
Over/Under
Take the under in Sunday's Astros vs. Rangers matchup.
