Rangers-Astros Odds Preview

The Texas Rangers and the Houston Astros will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Minute Maid Park. Righthander Scott Feldman will take the mound for the Rangers to start this game. Feldman is 2-0 this season with a 2.17 ERA. The Astros will counter Feldman with Brian Moehler. Righthander Moehler has a 7.71 ERA to go along with a 1-2 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 128-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Nelson Cruz belted a game-winning home run in the top of the 10th inning on Friday, giving the Rangers a 6-5 victory over the Astros. The Rangers won the game as a -110 pick'em, while the 11 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (10.5). Jarrod Saltalamacchia smacked a two-run homer for the Rangers, and Elvis Andrus had a solo home run. Darren O'Day picked up the win in relief, and Frank Francisco collected his 10th save of the season. Lance Berkman went deep for a three-run homer in the loss for the Astros. LaTroy Hawkins gave up the winning run and was tagged with the loss. Current streak: Houston has lost 2 straight games. Team records: Texas: 24-17 SU Houston: 18-22 SU Texas most recently: When playing on Saturday are 5-5 Before playing Houston are 7-3 After playing Houston are 6-4 After a win are 7-3 Houston most recently: When playing on Saturday are 3-7 Before playing Texas are 3-7 After playing Texas are 3-7 After a loss are 6-4 A few trends to consider: Texas is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games Texas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road Houston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games Next up: Houston home to Texas, Sunday, May 24