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.

The Houston Astros' first game of the season against their intrastate rivals will be one that requires a streaming subscription for fans to watch. Friday's 7 p.m. game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington is an Apple TV+ exclusive,

The Rangers won the series opener over the Astros yesterday, 1-0, behind a Jake Burger homer and a masterclass from Jacob deGrom who went 8.0 innings with five hits, one walk, and seven strikeouts.