ARLINGTON - Silenced for the first 15 innings of a series against their in-state rival, the Houston Astros' lineup awoke with a start Friday. Houston sent 11 hitters to the plate in a six-run seventh inning against the Texas Rangers' bullpen that prevented what until that point resembled another anemic offensive performance and provided all the support needed for a 6-3 win at Globe Life Field.

The Texas Rangers (24-21) host the Houston Astros (22-21) for the second game of their 4-game series Friday. First pitch from Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, is set for 8:05 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Astros vs. Rangers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers MLB game to be played on May 17, 2025 on ESPN.