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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Texas Rangers vs Houston Astros predictions for MLB Sunday.
The Houston Astros will face the Texas Rangers, in what is expected to be a close MLB game, at Daikin Park on Sunday, commencing at 2:10 PM ET.
Peter Lambert (2-3, 2.76 ERA) will be on the bump for the Astros, while the Rangers have opted for Nathan Eovaldi (4-4, 4.15 ERA).
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced MLB model gives the Rangers a slight edge with a 52% win probability over the Astros.
This article offers a closer look at Sunday's Rangers vs. Astros matchup, including best bets and picks.
Rangers vs. Astros prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Sunday's MLB game between the Rangers and Astros, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Rangers a 52% chance of defeating the Astros.
According to our model, the Astros (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of eight runs has a 57% chance of going over.
Rangers vs. Astros odds [5/17/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Rangers | Astros |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | -1.5 (+138) | +1.5 (-160) |
| Moneyline | -124 | +106 |
| Total | o8 (-105) | u8 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Rangers vs. Astros picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Astros +1.5 | -160 |
| Moneyline | Astros | +106 |
| Total | Over 8 | -105 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 8 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Rangers vs. Astros game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's MLB action between the Astros and Rangers at Daikin Park is scheduled to begin at 2:10 PM ET.
- Who: Texas Rangers vs. Houston Astros
- Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026
- Time: 2:10 PM ET/11:10AM PT
- Venue: Daikin Park
Conclusion
We predict the Rangers, with a 52% win probability, will likely beat the Astros in Sunday's MLB matchup.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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