Rangers vs. Astros Prediction and Odds - Apr 16, 2023

MLB action continues on Sunday at 7:10PM ET as the Texas Rangers square off with the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park.

The Astros will have Framber Valdez (1-1, 1.90 ERA) start, pitting him against Andrew Heaney (1-1, 8.22 ERA) for the Rangers.

Dimers' best betting picks for Rangers vs. Astros, plus game predictions and betting odds, are featured in this article.

Who will win Rangers vs. Astros?

Using high-tech machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Sunday's Rangers-Astros MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Astros a 64% chance of beating the Rangers.

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Rangers vs. Astros Odds

• Run Line: Astros -1.5 (+100), Rangers +1.5 (-115)
• Moneyline: Astros -200, Rangers +180
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-102/-115)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Astros are currently -1.5 favorites versus the Rangers, with +100 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Rangers (+1.5) to cover the run line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -115.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Astros at -200, which means you can risk $200 to win $100, for a total payout of $300, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rangers at +180, where you can bet $100 to profit $180, earning a total payout of $280, if they win.

The Over/Under for total runs scored sits at 8 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -102, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at -115.

As always, check out all of the sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Rangers (+1.5) are a 56% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 8 runs is a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Rangers vs. Astros

• Run Line: Rangers +1.5 @ -115 via FanDuel Sportsbook (56% probability)
• Moneyline: Rangers @ +180 via DraftKings Sportsbook (0.4% edge)
• Total: Over 8 @ -102 via FanDuel Sportsbook

Our best bets are based on detailed simulations and wagering expertise to help you make more informed decisions with the legal sportsbooks in your state.

While the Astros are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Rangers moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit on this occasion, Over 8 is our best bet on account of the better odds (-102) that are available from FanDuel Sportsbook.

Rangers vs. Astros Prediction

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Sunday's Rangers-Astros matchup, including pregame predictions, best betting picks, and live updates.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis before Rangers vs. Astros on Sunday April 16, 2023.

Rangers vs. Astros 2023 Game Info

Sunday's matchup between the Astros and Rangers at Minute Maid Park is scheduled to begin at 7:10PM ET.

• Who: Texas Rangers vs. Houston Astros
• Date: Sunday April 16, 2023
• Time: 7:10PM ET / 4:10PM PT
• Venue: Minute Maid Park

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