Astros vs Rangers Prediction and MLB Tips - 18 September 2025
Last updated: Sep 18, 2025, 12:10AM | Published: Sep 17, 2025, 7:30PM
The Houston Astros will face the Texas Rangers in MLB action at Daikin Park on Thursday, beginning at 10:10am AEST.
The Astros will send Cristian Javier (1-3, 4.78 ERA) to the mound, pitting him against Jacob deGrom (12-7, 2.82 ERA) for the Rangers.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Astros vs Rangers game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Houston vs Texas MLB game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Rangers a 53% chance of defeating the Astros at Daikin Park.
Astros vs Rangers: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at Daikin Park are shown here:
- Head to Head: Astros $2.15, Rangers $1.74
- Line: Astros +1.5 ($1.65), Rangers -1.5 ($2.29)
- Total (Over/Under 7.5 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Astros at $2.15 and the Rangers at $1.74.
The Astros are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Rangers, with odds of $1.65 available at TAB.
For the favourite Rangers (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.29.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Astros (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 60% of the time, while the 7.5-run over/under is expected to go over 53% of the time.
Astros vs Rangers: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Houston at $2.15 with TAB
- Line: Astros +1.5 at $1.65 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Today's Astros vs Rangers betting tips are based on market-leading modelling and gambling intelligence to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Rangers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Astros to win is our recommended option due to the 2.2% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges published on Stats Insider is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.
Astros vs Rangers: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Houston vs Texas game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and free tips.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting tips before the Houston vs Texas game.
As always, see our Best Bets to get the best tips for every MLB game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Astros vs Rangers: Essential Details
The match-up between the Astros and Rangers at Daikin Park is scheduled to begin at 10:10am AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: Houston Astros vs Texas Rangers
- Date: Thursday 18 September 2025
- Time: 10:10am AEST
- Venue: Daikin Park
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Houston vs Texas predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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