Rangers vs. Astros Prediction and Odds - Aug 11, 2022

The Houston Astros take on the Texas Rangers in MLB action at Minute Maid Park on Thursday, commencing at 2:10PM ET.

Framber Valdez (10-4, 2.87 ERA) will start for the Astros, while the Rangers are going with Cole Ragans (0-0, 0.00 ERA).

Dimers' best betting picks for Rangers vs. Astros, plus game predictions and betting odds, are featured in this article.

Who will win Rangers vs. Astros?

Using cutting-edge machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Rangers-Astros MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Astros a 70% chance of beating the Rangers.

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Rangers vs. Astros Current Odds

• Run Line: Astros -1.5 (-125), Rangers +1.5 (+110)
• Moneyline: Astros -255, Rangers +225
• Total: Over/Under 8 (+100/-110)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Astros are currently -1.5 favorites against the Rangers, with -125 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Rangers (+1.5) to cover the run line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +110.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Astros at -255. That means you can risk $255 to win $100, for a total payout of $355, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rangers at +225, where you can bet $100 to profit $225, earning a total payout of $325, if they win.

The Over/Under for total runs scored is set at 8 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Astros (-1.5) are a 51% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 8 runs is a 52% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Rangers vs. Astros

• Run Line: Rangers +1.5 @ +110 via DraftKings Sportsbook (1.4% edge)
• Moneyline: Rangers @ +225 via PointsBet
• Total: Under 8 @ -110 via FanDuel Sportsbook (52% probability)

Our best bets are based on detailed modeling and betting expertise to help you make smarter investments with your state's legal sportsbooks.

Although the Astros are more likely to cover the run line, our best bet of Rangers +1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the best odds available.

And while the Astros are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Rangers moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability as a sports bettor.

Rangers vs. Astros Probabilities

Use our dynamic widget below to view up-to-date Moneyline, Over/Under and Run Line probabilities and odds for Texas vs. Houston, and click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.

Dimers has full coverage of Thursday's Rangers-Astros matchup, including pregame predictions, computer picks, and live scores.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so check this article for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Rangers vs. Astros on Thursday August 11, 2022.

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Rangers vs. Astros 2022 Game Info

Thursday's game between the Astros and Rangers at Minute Maid Park is scheduled to start at 2:10PM ET.

• Who: Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers
• Date: Thursday August 11, 2022
• Time: 2:10PM ET / 11:10AM PT
• Venue: Minute Maid Park

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