Astros vs. Rangers Picks & Best Bets 5th Aug 2024: MLB Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
The Texas Rangers will face the Houston Astros in MLB action on Monday at Globe Life Field, beginning at 8:05 p.m. ET.
We've run 10,000 simulations of Monday's MLB matchup using advanced AI technology to identify the best Astros vs. Rangers bets, player props and predictions.
According to our predictions, the Astros have a 52% chance of defeating the Rangers.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we continually source the most favorable odds for each market. This ensures that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Astros vs. Rangers Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Astros vs. Rangers picks fuse the power of AI, stats and analytics to create MLB predictions that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Astros vs. Rangers Game Information
- Game Date: Monday, August 5th, 2024
- Game Time: 8:05 p.m. ET
- Location: Globe Life Field
- Run Line: Astros -1.5 / Rangers +1.5
- Moneyline: Astros -105 / Rangers -110
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 8.5 Runs (-105/-110)
Astros -1.5 @ +155 via BetMGM
- According to our simulations, the Astros have a 61% chance of covering the run line, while the Astros have a probability of 39%.
- BetMGM offers the best odds for this bet at +155.
Total Runs Over 8.5 @ -105 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8.5 at DraftKings Sportsbook, which offers the best odds for the over at -105.
- Our analysis shows a 51% probability that the total will go over 8.5 runs.
Astros vs. Rangers Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Houston Astros at -105 via BetMGM, whilst the Texas Rangers are available at -110 with FanDuel Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Astros are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 52% chance of victory.
Additionally, the Astros present the best betting value, with the odds of -105 available at BetMGM for an edge of 0.4%.
Our Player Prop Picks for Astros vs. Rangers
Here are the best MLB player props for Monday's Astros vs. Rangers game.
Houston Astros Prediction - Hunter Brown Under 17.5 Outs Recorded (+105)
- Our top prop bet for the Astros is on Hunter Brown to record under 17.5 outs.
- Our analysis projects this prop to have a probability of 62.4%, giving us an edge of 13.7% on the +105 odds offered by BetMGM.
Texas Rangers Prediction - Andrew Heaney Over 1.5 Walks Allowed (+125)
- Our best prop bet for the Rangers is on Andrew Heaney to have over 1.5 walks allowed.
- According to our analysis, this prop has a probability of 57.8%, giving us an edge of 13.3% on the +125 odds available at DraftKings.
These MLB player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Astros vs. Rangers Betting Trends
In addition to our MLB prop picks, we have compiled the best Astros vs. Rangers trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Jon Singleton to Record an RBI
Jon Singleton has recorded at least one RBI in 4 of his last 10 games (40% of the time). You can put money on him to do it again at odds of +275 (27% implied probability), available at DraftKings.
Josh Smith to Record an RBI
Josh Smith has recorded at least one RBI in 4 of his last 11 games (36%). You can make a bet that he'll record another one at odds of +295 (25%), also available at DraftKings.
Marcus Semien to Hit a Home Run
Marcus Semien has hit at least one home run in 3 of his last 13 appearances (23%). You can bet on him to homer again at odds of +650 (13%), available at Bet365.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Hunter Brown of the Astros to record under 17.5 outs, with an edge of 13.7% marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're placing a bet on the Astros -1.5 to cover.
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