- Matchup: Houston Astros vs Texas Rangers
- Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
- Venue: Globe Life Field, Arlington, TX
- Broadcast: Rangers Sports Network
- Betting Odds: Houston (+125) Texas (-145)
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The Texas Rangers (24-29) are set to face off against the Houston Astros (24-31) at Globe Life Field this Wednesday. The current odds show Houston at +125 and Texas at -145, with a total of 9 runs for the matchup. The starting pitchers are projected to be Mike Burrows for Houston and Jacob deGrom for Texas.
Currently, the Astros are hitting .407 and have struck out 441 times while drawing 184 walks. They have accumulated 232 RBIs and 456 hits, boasting a batting average of .247. In addition, the Astros have hit 87 doubles and launched 68 home runs this season, accumulating a total of 242 runs and a team OBP of .322. Houston averages 4.4 runs per game, ranking 14th in the league.
The Astros boast a K/BB ratio of 1.69, with their pitching staff holding a WHIP of 1.49. This year, Astros pitchers have surrendered 69 home runs and 281 runs (27th in MLB). They’ve allowed 448 hits (8.4 per 9 innings) and 272 earned runs, resulting in a team ERA of 5.08, placing them 30th in the league. The staff has recorded 455 strikeouts and walked 269 batters, with a FIP of 4.93.
This season, Houston has utilized 166 relief pitchers. These relievers have faced 91 inherited base runners, with 26.4% scoring. They have achieved 23 holds (24th in baseball), and Astros pitchers have been called to the mound with players on base 55 times, featuring in 41 high-leverage situations. They’ve secured 14 saves this season, with a save conversion rate of 87.5%, succeeding in 39 save opportunities.
The Astros are converting 70.2% of batted balls into outs, ranking 19th in MLB. They’ve completed 1,447 putouts, recorded 424 assists, and committed 19 errors. Their fielding percentage stands at .990, placing them 5th in the league, and they’ve turned 52 double plays.
Mike Burrows has pitched 155 innings, achieving 147 strikeouts throughout his professional career. He holds a 4.58 ERA (79 earned runs) and a WHIP of 1.353, allowing 156 hits (9.0 per nine innings) and issuing 54 walks. With a career record of 5-10, Burrows’ FIP is 4.51 against 664 batters faced in the majors.
The Rangers come into this game with a slugging percentage of .371, averaging 3.79 runs per contest (28th in baseball). They’ve notched 79 doubles, walked 192 times, and scored 201 runs. Texas has hit 50 home runs and collected 192 RBIs. They have struck out 458 times (13th in MLB) and compiled 404 hits, with an on-base percentage of .314 and a team batting average of .232.
The Texas pitching lineup has allowed 204 runs this season, sporting a team ERA of 3.69 (189 earned runs). They’ve given up 57 home runs and yield 3.98 runs per 9 innings (8th in MLB). With a WHIP of 1.212 and a FIP of 4.01, the Rangers’ pitching staff has a K/BB ratio of 8.60 (441 strikeouts and 167 walks). They rank 4th in allowing the fewest hits, having surrendered 392.
This season, the Rangers have faced 43 save opportunities, achieving 26 holds and 5 blown saves. Their bullpen has tackled 16 save chances, successfully securing 11 saves. The Texas bullpen sports a 32.4% inherited scoring rate from 71 inherited base runners and has entered high-leverage situations 46 times. They rank 10th in save rate at 68.8%, utilizing 164 different bullpen pitchers this year.
In terms of defense, the Rangers have completed 30 double plays and have a fielding percentage of .987 (13th in MLB). To date, they have made 403 assists, committed 24 errors, and tallied 1,384 putouts across 4,152 innings, holding a defensive efficiency of 72.0% (3rd in baseball).
Jacob deGrom (99-69 career record) holds a stellar 2.62 ERA, allowing 6.9 hits per 9 innings. With a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 5.38, he has faced 6,260 batters. DeGrom has conceded a total of 463 earned runs, maintaining a WHIP of 0.988 and a FIP of 2.6. Over his career, he has allowed 1,217 hits and tallied 1,915 strikeouts in 1,592 innings.
Who will emerge victorious in this MLB encounter, whether against the spread or on the moneyline?
Prediction: Opt for Texas (-145)
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