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The 71-43 Houston Astros travel to Texas to take on the 54-59 Texas Rangers in the first game of a three-game set in Globe Life Park in Arlington in Arlington, Texas tonight. The first pitch of the opener at Globe Life Park in Arlington is scheduled for 8:05 PM ET.
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The MLB betting boards lists the visiting Astros as a -125 to -135 moneyline favorites over the host Rangers with the total line being offered at 9.5 to 10 runs.
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In their last game, the Astros lost to the Chicago White Sox 3-2 in 11 innings. In the game, the Astros scored two runs on 11 hits and the White Sox scored three runs on 12 hits.
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In their last game, the Rangers beat the New York Mets 5-1. In the game, the Rangers scored five runs on 10 hits and the Mets scored one run on only three hits.
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This season the Astros rank 1st in the Majors in runs scored and 13th in team ERA.
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The Rangers rank 7th in the Majors in runs scored and 16th in team ERA.
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Pitching Match Up<br />
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Houston: Charlie Morton (9-4, 3.78 ERA)<br />
Texas: Cole Hamels (6-1, 3.59 ERA)
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Charlie Morton goes for the Astros tonight and in his last start he gave up three earned runs in seven innings in a 4-3 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. The Astros had won his previous two starts where he only gave up two earned runs in 13 innings. Morton had a good start in his only facing the Rangers this season only giving up one earned run in six innings in a 10-1 Houston win. He has three straight Quality Starts and the Astros have won four of his last five starts after a Quality Start in his previous outing. Houston has won Morton’s last four starts after a team loss in their previous game.
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Cole Hamels gets the call for the Rangers and in his last outing he had a great one only giving up one run and only allowing four hits in the complete game 4-1 win over the Minnesota Twins. The Rangers have won two of his last three starts, but in the two starts before his last one he had given up seven earned runs in 12 innings of work. Hamels has not faced the Astros this season, but in three starts against them last season he won twice and went 21 innings and gave up five earned runs. Texas has won his last four starts against the Astros. Overall the Rangers are 42-16 in Hamels last 58 starts and they are 22-6 in his last 28 starts.
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Betting Angles<br />
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The Rangers are 75-35 in their last 110 games against the Astros.
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The Rangers are 38-15 in their last 53 home games against the Astros.
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In the last 6 games between these teams in Texas the Over record is 4-1-1.
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This season the Rangers are 28-26 at home and the Astros are 38-18 on the road.
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Straight Up / Over/Under / Run Line Records<br />
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Houston Astros: 71-43 SU / O/U 61-46 / Run Line W/L 61-53<br />
Texas Rangers: 54-59 SU / O/U 51-60 / Run Line W/L 62-51
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Houston at Texas Key Betting Trends<br />
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HOU is 1-4 in their last 5 overall
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HOU is 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a left-handed starter
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HOU has an Over record of 34-16-5 in their last 55 road games
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TEX is 1-4 in their last 5 home games
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TEX is 1-5 in their last 6 games following a win
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TEX has an Under record of 5-2 in their last 7 games
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Key Player Injuries<br />
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<b>ASTROS</b><br />
[P] 07/31/2017 - Will Harris 10-day DL (07/31) ( Shoulder )<br />
[P] 07/31/2017 - Lance McCullers 10-day DL (07/31) ( Back )<br />
[P] 08/02/2017 - Michael Feliz 10-day DL (08/02) ( Shoulder )<br />
[P] 08/02/2017 - Tony Sipp 10-day DL (08/02) ( Calf )<br />
[C] 08/05/2017 - Evan Gattis 7-day DL (08/05) ( Concussion )<br />
[P] 07/01/2017 - David Paulino 80 game suspension ( Suspension )<br />
(!)[SS] 07/18/2017 - Carlos Correa 10-day DL (07/18) ( Thumb )<br />
[3B] 07/23/2017 - Colin Moran 10-day DL (07/23) ( Facial )<br />
[P] 04/20/2017 - Jandel Gustave 60-day DL (04/19) ( Forearm )
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<b>RANGERS</b><br />
[2B] 08/09/2017 - Rougned Odor "?" Friday vs Houston Astros ( Foot )<br />
[P] 07/24/2017 - Tyson Ross 10-day DL (07/24) ( Blister )<br />
[SS] 04/03/2017 - Hanser Alberto 60-day DL (03/30) ( Shoulder )<br />
[P] 03/31/2017 - Jake Diekman 60-day DL (02/14) ( Abdominal )
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