The Houston Astros (55-39) host the Texas Rangers (47-48) on Saturday, July 12, 2025. First pitch from Daikin Park is scheduled for 7:35 p.m. ET; the game will be broadcast on FOX.
Read our Rangers vs Astros predictions and same-game parlay picks for the Lone Star Series below.
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- Under 6.5 Total Runs
- Victor Caratini 1+ Hit
Parlay odds: +215 (FanDuel)
Rangers vs Astros Odds
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Rangers vs Astros Projected Starting Pitchers
| RHP Jacob deGrom (TEX) | Stat | LHP Framber Valdez (HOU) |
|---|---|---|
| 9-2 | W-L | 10-4 |
| 2.6 | fWAR (FanGraphs) | 2.7 |
| 2.29/2.95 | ERA / xERA | 2.90/3.74 |
| 3.16/3.28 | FIP / xFIP | 3.16/3.14 |
| 0.91 | WHIP | 1.15 |
| 20.1% | K-BB% | 15.8% |
| 42.8% | GB% | 59.7% |
| 109 | Stuff+ | 107 |
| 110 | Location+ | 102 |
Rangers vs Astros Preview, Parlay
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We’ll see two of the best pitchers in baseball this season take the mound for this prime-time matchup.
The Rangers will hand the ball to their ace, Jacob deGrom. He’s been outstanding this season, posting a 2.29 ERA — sixth-best in the league. The veteran has also dominated this Astros lineup, holding them to a .171 batting average over 41 at-bats.
On the other side, southpaw Framber Valdez gets the nod for Houston. Valdez has been lights out at home, recording a 1.83 ERA this year.
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I love the value we’re getting on this prop.
The veteran catcher has impressive career numbers against deGrom, collecting six hits in 17 at-bats.
Caratini is also swinging a hot bat lately, hitting .344 so far in July.
Rangers vs Astros Parlay
- Under 6.5 Total Runs
- Victor Caratini 1+ Hit
Parlay odds: +215 (FanDuel)
Rangers vs Astros Betting Trends
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