The Texas Rangers (24-28) host the Houston Astros (23-31) on May 25, 2026. First pitch from Globe Life Field is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. EDT. The game will be broadcast on SCHN.
The Rangers are favored by -126 on the moneyline and by -1.5 (+155) on the run line. The Astros are +108 on the moneyline and +1.5 (-188) on the run line. The total is set at 8 runs (-110 / -110).
Find my MLB picks and Astros vs Rangers prediction below, as well as probable pitchers, weather report, and more.
Astros vs Rangers Predictions, Pick
- Astros vs Rangers Pick: Joc Pederson Over 1.5 Total Bases (+164)
My Astros vs Rangers best bet is on Joc Pederson to exceed his total bases prop. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Astros vs Rangers Odds, Run Line, and Over/Under
| Astros Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -188 | 8 -110o / -110u | +108 |
| Rangers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +155 | 8 -110o / -110u | -126 |
- Astros vs Rangers moneyline: Astros +1o8, Rangers -126
- Astros vs Rangers over/under: 8 (-110 / -110)
- Astros vs Rangers spread: Rangers -1.5 (+155), Astros +1.5 (-188)
Astros vs Rangers Probable Pitchers
| Kumar Rocker (RHP) | Stat | Tatsuya Imai (RHP) |
|---|---|---|
| 2-4 | W-L | 1-2 |
| 0.6 | fWAR (FanGraphs) | -0.2 |
| 3.60/4.80 | ERA / xERA | 8.31/5.96 |
| 3.99/4.19 | FIP / xFIP | 6.60/4.64 |
| 8.8 | K-BB% | 8.4 |
| 51.5 | GB% | 51.1 |
| .288 | BABIP | .317 |
| 92 | Stuff+ | 89 |
| 96 | Location+ | 98 |
Astros vs Rangers Expert MLB Pick, Player Prop
You know who is hitting the ball pretty well recently? Joc Pederson! He has a .268 xBA and a .375 xwOBA with a 12.5% Brl% in his last 75 PAs. He's looked totally cooked since last season, but he's showing us that there's still some thump in the bat.
The matchup with Imai looks good to my model. Pederson is on the BOOM HITTER list, which identifies the best hitter spots for extra bases.
Imai pitched a lot better last time out, finally finding the strike zone. But so far, it's been bad for him. There's no reason to avoid him with opposing bats.
Pick: Joc Pederson Over 1.5 Total Bases (+164)
