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Houston Astros vs Texas Rangers: prediction for the MLB match
The Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers lock horns in the Texas derby on Thursday night. What to expect from the first game of the series? Look out for our prediction below.
Command Analysis
Houston Astros
USAThe Houston Astros have been disappointing this week and lost three of their last five games, which made them unable to challenge the New York Yankees for leadership in the American League. Dusty Baker's team can even lose the second line if they don't find their form. Fernandez Valdez (2-2) will pitch for the Astros in the series opener.
Texas Rangers
USAThe Texas Rangers, on the other hand, have significantly improved their performance lately. They got four victories in a row and rose to the eighth line in the table. Chris Woodward's men defeated the Boston Red Sox (7:1) in the final game of the series, and then swept the Los Angeles Angels (7:4, 10:5, 6:5). Glenn Otto (1:1) will get the ball in the first game of the Texas derby.
Trends
Ставка1st inning: draw
This bet played in 3 of the previous 5 home games of the Astros.
СтавкаTotal over 8 runs
This bet won in the last 5 meetings between the clubs in Houston.
Tip and bets
The Astros are a better team on paper, but they are in poor form and might have problems in the upcoming Texas derby. The Rangers have looked great in recent games and will surely put up a fight. However, the Astros still have the home advantage - the hosts won seven of their last eight games in Houston. The visitors, on the other hand, lost the previous ten games here. We will be backing the Astros in this game.
Our prediction - handicap (-1.5) to Houston Astros
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