The Texas Rangers (79-71) face the Houston Astros (81-69) in the opener of a 3-game set Monday. First pitch from Daikin Park in Houston is set for 8:10 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Rangers vs. Astros odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Rangers lead 6-4

The Rangers took 2 of 3 at the New York Mets over the weekend, but lost the finale Sunday 5-2 in 10 innings. They're playing without 2B Marcus Semien (foot) and SS Corey Seager (abdomen), who both hit the IL. The defeat snapped a 6-game winning streak that pulled them within 3 of the AL West-leading Seattle Mariners.

The Astros also lost Sunday, 8-3 to the Athletics. DH Yordan Alvarez went 2-for-4, and he's hitting .392 with 2 homers and

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