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<p>Jose Altuve is coming off a 4 hit performance that helped the Astros take care of business last night. The opening game of the series saw the Astros score 5 unanswered runs to win against the Rangers 5-1.</p>
<p>The Astros got seven strong innings out of their starter, Framber Valdez, who struck out seven and only allowed one run in the first inning.</p>
<p>The Astros have won 7 of their last 10 games. Their strong play at home this season has them leading the AL West by 1.5 games over the Los Angeles Angels.</p>
<p>The Rangers have also played well as of late, winning 6 of their last 10, including a sweep of the Angels at home earlier this week.</p>
<p>Houston comes into Friday’s game as the favorite to win, and they send another solid pitcher to the hill in Game 2 of the series. They have won 4 out of 5 against Texas this season.</p>
<h2 id="c8scu">Texas Rangers vs. Houston Astros May 20 Betting Odds and Matchup Information</h2>
<h3 id="ca25d">Matchup Information</h3>
<ul>
<li>Matchup: Texas Rangers (17-20, 7-8 on the road, 3rd in the AL West) vs. Houston Astros (25-14, 10-4 at home, 1st in the AL West)</li>
<li>Venue &amp; Location: Minute Maid Park (Houston, TX)</li>
<li>Date: Friday, May 20, 2022</li>
<li>Time: 8:10 p.m. Eastern Time</li>
<li>How to Watch Today’s Rangers vs. Astros Game: Apple TV+</li>
</ul>
<h3 id="1o564">Rangers vs. Astros Probable Starting Pitching Matchup for Today</h3>
<ul>
<li>Texas Rangers: Martín Pérez (2022: 7 starts, 2-2, 2.01 ERA)</li>
<li>Houston Astros: Cristian Javier (2022: 3 starts, 2-1, 3.20 ERA)</li>
</ul>
<h3 id="d35f0">Rangers vs. Astros Odds</h3>
<p><strong><em>Odds are via <a href="https://affiliates.bettingnews.com/register/betonline/">BetOnline</a>.</em></strong></p>
<h4 id="cdc35">Moneyline</h4>
<ul>
<li>Texas Rangers +148</li>
<li>Houston Astros -176</li>
</ul>
<h4 id="7hi9s">Over/Under</h4>
<ul>
<li>OVER 8.5 (-118)</li>
<li>UNDER 8.5 (-104)</li>
</ul>
<h4 id="56fgj">Run Line</h4>
<ul>
<li>Texas Rangers +1.5 (-134)</li>
<li>Houston Astros -1.5 (+112)</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="dhdkt">Astros Home Dominance of the Rangers</h2>
<p>The Rangers have not won a game in Houston since September 16, 2020. They have dropped their last 11 games at Minute Maid Park, including all 9 meetings last season.</p>
<p>The Astros enter their Friday night matchup with the Rangers having won 9 straight at home this season. They are getting offensive production from veterans, and their starting pitching is giving them quality starts.</p>
<p>Jose Altuve has hit safely in 6 straight games. In those games, he has 3 home runs and 3 doubles. He has knocked in 4 runs during the streak and has come around to score 6 times.</p>
<p>Altuve is always a threat at the plate. He is batting .286 this season with 8 home runs and 11 walks. He is getting on base at a .364 clip and is contributing to the Astros’ early season success.</p>
<p>As Game 2 of the series rolls around, look for the hit streak for Altuve to continue. Also, the Astros should feel good about their chances at home against a team they have dominated the past few seasons.</p>
<h2 id="bott8">Texas Rangers vs. Houston Astros Prediction and Best Bets</h2>
<p><strong>Rangers vs. Astros Prediction:</strong> Astros to win</p>
<p><strong>Rangers vs. Astros Best Bets: </strong>Astros -1.5 (+112 at <a href="https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/baseball/mlb/seattle-mariners-@-boston-red-sox-31467489">BetOnline</a>)</p>
<p>The Astros will continue their dominance at home, and they will pick up their 12th straight home victory against the Rangers. The leaders in the AL West will have a strong starter on the mound, and the offensive production will be too much for the Rangers to overcome.</p>
<h2 id="4ild4">Texas Rangers vs. Houston Astros Best Prop Bet</h2>
<p><strong>Rangers vs. Astros Best Prop Bet: </strong>Jose Altuve to record a hit (-320 at <a href="https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/baseball/mlb/seattle-mariners-@-boston-red-sox-31467489">BetOnline</a>)</p>
<p>Altuve will bring a 6 game hit streak into Friday night’s game. His ability to get on base this season brings this prop bet into play. If you are looking for even more value, bet him to have 2 hits in the game (+160). He is on a hot streak, and he has played well against his division rival.</p>
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