Rangers vs. Astros Prediction and Odds - May 20, 2022

MLB action continues on Friday at 8:10PM ET as the Texas Rangers lock horns with the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park.

Cristian Javier (2-1, 3.20 ERA) will be on the bump for the Astros, while the Rangers are going with Martín Pérez (2-2, 2.01 ERA).

Dimers' top betting picks for Rangers vs. Astros, plus game predictions and best odds, are detailed below.

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Who will win Rangers vs. Astros?

Using cutting-edge computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Rangers-Astros MLB game 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Astros a 67% chance of defeating the Rangers .

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Rangers vs. Astros Odds

• Run Line: Astros -1.5 (+120), Rangers +1.5 (-135)
• Moneyline: Astros -165, Rangers +155
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (+100/-110)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Astros are -1.5 favorites versus the Rangers, with +120 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Rangers (+1.5) to cover the run line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on the market at -135.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Astros at -165, which means you can risk $165 to win $100, for a total payout of $265, if they get the W.

On the other hand, Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rangers at +155, where you can put down $100 to profit $155, earning a total payout of $255, if they win.

The Over/Under for total runs scored sits at 8.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Rangers (+1.5) are a 56% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 8.5 runs is a 51% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Rangers vs. Astros

• Run Line: Rangers +1.5 @ -135 via BetMGM (56% probability)
• Moneyline: Astros @ -165 via DraftKings Sportsbook (67% probability) 🔥
• Total: Over 8.5 @ +100 via PointsBet (51% probability)

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Rangers vs. Astros Betting Guide

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Rangers vs. Astros 2022 Game Info

Friday's game between the Astros and Rangers at Minute Maid Park is scheduled to begin at 8:10PM ET.

• Date: Friday May 20, 2022
• Time: 8:10PM ET / 5:10PM PT
• Venue: Minute Maid Park

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