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.