The Astros will play the Rangers on Sunday, May 18th, 2025. Your timezone's first pitch time is 1:06 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Standings
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Houston Astros have a 93.33 power ranking. The power ranking for the Texas Rangers is 91.67.
- Visiting Houston Astros - The Houston Astros have a 7-11 record as a visiting team, ranking them 8th Overall for visiting team wins.
- Home Texas Rangers - The Texas Rangers have a 15-8 record as a home team. They rank 3rd for home team wins in the Overall standings.
- Runs Scored - The Houston Astros currently stand 17th (174) Overall, with the Texas Rangers ranking 24th (154) for runs scored.
- Runs Allowed - The Houston Astros are 22nd (153) Overall for runs allowed. The Texas Rangers stand 21st (154) for runs allowed.
- Team Streaks - The Houston Astros have won their last 2 games. Meanwhile, the Texas Rangers have won their last 5 games.
- Team Records - The Houston Astros have a 22-20 Overall record (1.0 GB American West Division), with the Texas Rangers possessing a 23-21 Overall standing (1.0 GB American West Division).
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye scurvy dogs! The Houston Astros be takin' on the Texas Rangers...
Batten down the hatches, for the Astros be comin' in with a 0.524 win percentage...
But don't be countin' out the Rangers, with a 7-3 record in their last 10...
If ye be wantin' to make some doubloons, head over to SportsBetting3.com...
And bet on this game, but make sure to review the odds below first... (Arrr!)
Best Astros at Rangers Odds
| Underdog Texas Rangers | Favorite Houston Astros |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Texas Rangers | Favorite Houston Astros |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Houston Astros are the -130 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Texas Rangers are the +105 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 8.5 -102 runs at BetMGM, which means you risk $102 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 8.5 -118 runs at BetMGM, and that means you risk $118 to win $100 betting the under.
The Houston Astros are -1.5 +135 run line favorites at BetMGM, while the Texas Rangers are +1.5 -160 run line underdogs at BetMGM.
MLB Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Astros
Rangers
5/18/25 1:06pm EDT | -130+105 |
- Texas Rangers bettors risk $100 to win $105 at +105 odds. The implied probability for Texas Rangers is 48.78%.
- Houston Astros bettors risk $100 to win $76.92 at -130 odds. The implied probability for Houston Astros is 56.52%.
Houston Astros at Texas Rangers Prop Bets
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Astros
Rangers
First Team to Score
5/18/25 1:06pm EDT | -175+135Bet |
Astros
Rangers
Tie
1st Inning Winner
5/18/25 1:06pm EDT | +270+325-135Bet |
Astros
Rangers
Tie
First 3 Innings Winner
5/18/25 1:06pm EDT | +125+154+290Bet |
Astros
Rangers
To Extra Innings
5/18/25 1:06pm EDT | Yes +775No -1400Bet |
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Astros
Rangers
1st Team to Score Will Win
5/18/25 1:06pm EDT | Yes -250No +190Bet |
Astros
Total Runs
HOU at TEX 5/18/25 1:06pm EDT | 4.5 o +1004.5 u -130Bet |
Rangers
Total Runs
HOU at TEX 5/18/25 1:06pm EDT | 3.5 o -1303.5 u +100Bet |
Framber Valdez
Strikeouts Thrown
HOU at TEX 5/18/25 1:06pm EDT | 5.5 o +1155.5 u -150Bet |
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Jack Leiter
Strikeouts Thrown
HOU at TEX 5/18/25 1:06pm EDT | 4.5 o +1054.5 u -140Bet |
Houston Astros & Texas Rangers Futures Odds
Latest World Series odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the tournament. See past Championship results and learn how to bet World Series teasers, props and parlays.
Houston Astros World Series Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Astros | +2000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Rangers | +4000 Bet |
Houston Astros & Texas Rangers Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | RS | RA | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Houston Astros | 28 | 25 | 0.528 | +6.5 | 18-10 | 10-15 | 214 | 190 | +24 | W2 | 6-4 |
| Texas Rangers | 26 | 29 | 0.473 | +9.5 | 17-11 | 9-18 | 183 | 195 | -12 | L1 | 2-8 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Houston Astros vs Texas Rangers MLB Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Sunday, May 18th, 2025 at 1:06 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's MLB page, look for the Houston Astros vs Texas Rangers Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's MLB page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Houston Astros vs Texas Rangers Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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