Rangers vs Astros Prediction and MLB Tips - 18 May 2025
Last updated: May 17, 2025, 11:09PM | Published: May 16, 2025, 6:30PM
The Texas Rangers will face the Houston Astros in MLB action at Globe Life Field on Sunday, beginning at 9:05am AEST.
Tyler Mahle (4-1, 1.47 ERA) will get the ball for the Rangers, pitting him against Ronel Blanco (3-3, 4.04 ERA) for the Astros.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Rangers vs Astros game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's Texas vs Houston MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Rangers a 51% chance of winning against the Astros at Globe Life Field.
Rangers vs Astros: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Sunday's MLB game at Globe Life Field are shown below:
- Head to Head: Rangers $1.87, Astros $1.95
- Line: Rangers -1.5 ($2.75), Astros +1.5 ($1.48)
- Total (Over/Under 8 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 $1.87 and the Astros at $1.95.
The Rangers are 1.5-run favourites against the Astros, with odds of $2.75 available at TAB.
For the underdog Astros (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.48.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8 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 66% of the time, while the 8-run over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Rangers vs Astros: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Houston at $1.95 with TAB
- Line: Astros +1.5 at $1.48 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 8 at $1.91 with TAB
Stats Insider's Rangers vs Astros predictions are based on market-leading modelling and gambling expertise to give you the best possible advice 24/7/365.
While the Rangers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Astros to win is our preferred option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen 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 Sunday, including data-driven predictions and free betting tips.
Our model updates regularly, so bookmark this page for the latest betting tips 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 begin at 9:05am AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: Texas Rangers vs Houston Astros
- Date: Sunday 18 May 2025
- Time: 9:05am AEST
- Venue: Globe Life Field
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Texas vs Houston predictions have been made 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 accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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