Astros vs. Rangers: Game 2, prediction, odds and picks - July 13, MLB 2024
The Houston Astros will face the Texas Rangers for Game 2 of their three-game series on Saturday at Minute Maid Park. The first pitch is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET.
Astros manager Joe Espada and his men started the series with a 6-3 win on Friday, extending their winning streak to three consecutive games. Meanwhile, the Rangers enter the matchup as underdogs and will hope to level the series.
Can Houston keep its form intact and replicate this success for the rest of the series? Or will Texas bounce back and upset the favorites to show everyone why it is the reigning World Series champion?
Rangers vs. Astros baseball betting odds
Where to watch Rangers vs. Astros
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Rangers vs. Astros Prediction
This is a longstanding American League West rivalry, and the Rangers have been ahead of the Astros with a 137-136 head-to-head record. The 'Stros are second in the division with a 50-44 record, while Rangers manager Bruce Bochy's team is third with a 44-50 record.
Spencer Arrighetti will start on the mound for the Astros on Saturday. This season, he has made 16 starts and has a 4-7 record, with a 5.96 ERA, a 1.66 WHIP and 86 strikeouts.
Nathan Eovaldi will start things off for the Rangers on the mound. He has made 15 starts for his team this season. Eovaldi has a 6-3 record, a 3.10 ERA, a 1.03 WHIP and 85 strikeouts.
With their current run of form, the Astros are +100 favorites to win Game 2. Yordan Alvarez has been in decent form, with a batting average of .541 and hitting 19 home runs. Another Astros bat to look out for would be Jose Altuve. In the last 10 games, he is 14-for-42 with a double, a home run and eight RBIs.
The Rangers have had a turbulent season and will be disappointed with last night's loss. They will try to get back in this series by winning Game 2. Marcus Semien has been decent, with 17 doubles, 12 home runs and 50 RBIs. Another Rangers star to look out for would be Corey Seager, who in the last 10 outings is 14 for 38 with five doubles, four home runs and 12 RBI.
Prediction: Houston Astros +1.5 (-165)