Rangers vs Astros Prediction and MLB Tips - 16 May 2025
Last updated: May 14, 2025, 9:56PM | Published: May 14, 2025, 9:30PM
The Texas Rangers will face the Houston Astros in MLB action at Globe Life Field on Friday, starting at 10:05am AEST.
The Rangers will send Jacob deGrom (3-1, 2.72 ERA) to the mound, while the Astros are going with Hunter Brown (6-1, 1.48 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Rangers vs Astros game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Texas vs Houston MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Rangers a 53% chance of winning against the Astros at Globe Life Field.
Rangers vs Astros: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Friday's MLB game at Globe Life Field are listed here:
- Head to Head: Rangers $1.40, Astros $1.54
- Line: Rangers -1.5 ($2.62), Astros +1.5 ($1.51)
- 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 Rangers at $1.40 and the Astros at $1.54.
The Rangers are 1.5-run favourites against the Astros, with odds of $2.62 available at TAB.
For the underdog Astros (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.51.
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 64% of the time, while the 7.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 54% of the time.
Rangers vs Astros: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Texas at $1.40 with TAB
- Line: Astros +1.5 at $1.51 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Our Rangers vs Astros betting tips are based on complex simulations and betting intelligence to give you the best possible advice every time.
Rangers vs Astros: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Texas vs Houston game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and computer tips.
Our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting tips before the Texas vs Houston match-up.
As always, see our Best Bets to get the best tips on every MLB game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Rangers vs Astros: Essential Details
The game between the Rangers and Astros at Globe Life Field is scheduled to start at 10:05am AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Texas Rangers vs Houston Astros
- Date: Friday 16 May 2025
- Time: 10:05am AEST
- Venue: Globe Life Field
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Texas vs Houston predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge 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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