The Houston Astros and Texas Rangers open a key four-game AL West series on Thursday, May 15, with both clubs sitting just above the .500 mark. The matchup features a marquee pitching duel between Hunter Brown and Jacob deGrom, setting the stage for what could be a low-scoring thriller at Globe Life Field.
Brown enters with elite form, boasting a 6-1 record and a 1.48 ERA, while striking out 58 batters over 48.2 innings. He’s cleared 6.5 strikeouts in four straight outings, making the Hunter Brown Over 6.5 Ks (+104 at BetMGM) the top prop bet of the night. His increased fastball velocity and stellar command give him the edge against a struggling Rangers offense that ranks near the bottom in runs scored and strikeouts per game.
deGrom, meanwhile, has quietly returned to form with a 2.72 ERA and improved consistency at home, allowing just 1.88 earned runs per game in Arlington. Houston’s offense, while more consistent than Texas’s, still ranks 20th in overall run production and won’t have an easy time against the former Cy Young winner.
Despite past success for Rangers hitters against Brown, recent form and pitching trends lean toward a tight, low-scoring game. With both lineups underperforming and two dominant arms on the mound, backing strong pitching is the best bet here.
Pick: Astros +1.5 Run Line (-188)
Top Prop Bet: Hunter Brown Over 6.5 Strikeouts (+104)
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