Rangers vs Astros Prediction and MLB Tips - 17 May 2025
Last updated: May 17, 2025, 12:05AM | Published: May 15, 2025, 6:28PM
The Texas Rangers will face the Houston Astros in MLB action at Globe Life Field on Saturday, starting at 10:05am AEST.
The Rangers will have Nathan Eovaldi (4-2, 1.78 ERA) start, while the Astros will counter with Lance McCullers (0-1, 15.75 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Rangers vs Astros game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Texas vs Houston MLB game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Rangers a 62% chance of defeating the Astros at Globe Life Field.
Rangers vs Astros: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Saturday's MLB game at Globe Life Field are shown here:
- Head to Head: Rangers $1.51, Astros $2.64
- Line: Rangers -1.5 ($2.05), Astros +1.5 ($1.79)
- Total (Over/Under 8.25 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 $1.51 and the Astros at $2.64.
The Rangers are 1.5-run favourites against the Astros, with odds of $2.05 available at TAB.
For the underdog Astros (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.79.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8.25 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 56% of the time, while the 8.25-run over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Rangers vs Astros: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Houston at $2.64 with TAB
- Line: Astros +1.5 at $1.79 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 8.25 at $1.91 with TAB
These Rangers vs Astros betting tips are based on world-class simulations and wagering intelligence to help you place smarter 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 preferred option due to the 1.4% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges published on Stats Insider is one of the keys to being a profitable punter in the long run.
Rangers vs Astros: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Texas vs Houston game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Our model updates frequently, so bookmark this page for the latest betting predictions before the Texas vs Houston game.
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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 Saturday.
- Teams: Texas Rangers vs Houston Astros
- Date: Saturday 17 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 skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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