Houston Astros vs Texas Rangers Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 09/07/25

I lean towards the over on the posted game total in Sunday’s matchup between the Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers. Framber Valdez made headline in his last start after allowing a grand slam to the New York Yankees. During the ensuing at-bat Framber struck his catcher Cesar Salazar in the chest with a fastball, seemingly crossing him up, and speculation was made that it was intentional. Regardless of his intent in that situation, Framber has been known to lose his cool in the past, and his recent production has been nowhere near where he wants it to be. With a 5.64 ERA across 30.1 innings last month and 6 earned runs allowed in his September debut, Framber enters this game against his divisional rival in poor form.

Patrick Corbin is set to start this game for the Rangers, marking his 27th start for Texas this season. What began as a great story with Corbin seemingly returning to old form has turned into a remake of recent seasons for the southpaw. Corbin has seen his ERA rise from 3.78 to 4.48 in just 6 starts, allowing a 7.17 ERA in August and 5 more earned runs in his first start of September. His last outing saw 3 home runs allowed, and he now draws an almost all right-handed lineup from Houston.

Houston Astros vs Texas Rangers prediction: Over 8.5 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable at that price.