Rangers vs. Astros Player Props Today: Josh Smith - April 14
Josh Smith, coming off a one-hit showing in his previous game (1-for-4), will take the field for the Texas Rangers versus Cristian Javier and the Houston Astros on Sunday. First pitch is at 2:10 PM ET on SCHN2.
Smith has two doubles and five walks while hitting .314.
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- Matchup: Texas Rangers vs. Houston Astros
- Time: 2:10 PM ET
- Date: Sunday, April 14, 2024
- TV Channel: SCHN2
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- Hits Prop: 0.5 hits (Over odds: -175)
- Home Runs Prop: 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +600)
- RBI Prop: 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +200)
- Runs Prop: 0.5 runs (Over odds: +130)
- Total Bases Prop: 0.5 total bases (Over odds: -175)
- Stolen Bases Prop: 0.5 stolen bases (Over odds: +700)
Josh Smith prop bet insights
- In nine of 13 games this season (69.2%), Smith has reached via hit, including two multi-hit efforts.
- In the 13 games where he’s logged a plate appearance this season he has not yet gone yard.
- Smith has scored at least a run in four of 13 games played this season (30.8%), including two games with multiple runs scored.
- He has driven in at least one run eight times this year in 13 games played (61.5%), including one game in which he plated multiple runs.
- Smith has struck out four times this season in 13 games played (30.8%), but does not have multiple K’s in any of those games.
MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Sunday at 3:25 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
Josh Smith stats against the Astros
| Date | Opp. SP | H/AB | XBH | HR | RBI | R | K/BB | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13/2024 | Ronel Blanco | 1-for-4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 4/12/2024 | J.P. France | 1-for-3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0/1 | 0 |
| 4/8/2024 | Blair Henley | 1-for-3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1/0 | 0 |
| 4/7/2024 | Ronel Blanco | 0-for-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/1 | 0 |
| 4/6/2024 | J.P. France | 1-for-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1/1 | 0 |
| 4/5/2024 | Hunter Brown | 2-for-4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0/1 | 0 |
| 9/6/2023 | Justin Verlander | 0-for-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 9/5/2023 | Framber Valdez | 0-for-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1/0 | 0 |
| 9/4/2023 | J.P. France | 1-for-3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0/1 | 0 |
| 7/26/2023 | Framber Valdez | 1-for-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
Astros starter: Cristian Javier
- Javier (1-0 with a 1.10 ERA and 13 strikeouts in 16 1/3 innings pitched) gets the call for the Astros in his fourth start of the season.
- His last outing was on Tuesday versus the Kansas City Royals, when the righty tossed 5 1/3 innings, allowing two earned runs while surrendering five hits.
- Among qualifying pitchers this season, the 27-year-old currently ranks ninth in ERA (1.10), 38th in WHIP (1.163), and 58th in K/9 (7.2).