Astros vs. Rangers: Betting Preview for August 5

Published 8:24 am Monday, August 5, 2024

On Monday, August 5 at 8:05 PM ET, the Houston Astros (57-54) visit the Texas Rangers (53-59) at Globe Life Field. Hunter Brown will get the call for the Astros, while Andrew Heaney will take the mound for the Rangers.

The Astros (-125), according to sportsbooks, are moneyline favorites in this contest against the Rangers (+105) This game carries an over/under of 8.5 runs (over -105; under -115).

Sign up for our daily email newsletter

Get the latest news sent to your inbox

Place your bets on any MLB matchup at BetMGM, and sign up with our link for a first-time deposit bonus!

Astros vs. Rangers Game Info

  • Date: Monday, August 5, 2024
  • Time: 8:05 PM ET
  • Location: Arlington, Texas
  • Venue: Globe Life Field
  • TV Channel: BSSW
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

Watch MLB, other live sports and more on Fubo! Use our link to sign up for a free trial.

Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Astros -125
  • Moneyline Underdog: Rangers +105
  • Over/Under: 8.5 runs (Over: -105, Under: -115)

Bet on this or any MLB matchup at BetMGM

Astros Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Brown (9-7 with a 4.11 ERA and 126 strikeouts in 116 2/3 innings pitched) goes for his 10th victory when he gets the start for the Astros, his 22nd of the season.
  • The right-hander’s most recent time out came on Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, when he threw 5 2/3 innings, surrendering four earned runs while allowing nine hits.
  • Brown has 12 quality starts this year.
  • Brown is looking for his 16th straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.3 innings per appearance on the hill.
  • In six of his appearances this season he did not give up an earned run.

Rep your team with officially licensed MLB gear! Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, and much more.

Astros Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Astros are 16th in MLB play with 124 home runs. They average 1.1 per game.
  • Houston is 10th in MLB with a .413 slugging percentage.
  • The Astros have the third-best batting average in the majors (.259).
  • Houston has the No. 13 offense in MLB action, scoring 4.6 runs per game (506 total runs).
  • The Astros rank 11th in baseball with a .318 on-base percentage.
  • The Astros strike out 7.1 times per game to rank third in MLB.
  • Houston has a 4.00 team ERA that ranks 14th across all MLB pitching staffs.
  • Houston’s pitching staff is third in the majors with a collective 9.1 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • The Astros have the 21st-ranked WHIP in baseball (1.299).

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.