TEX vs HOU prediction for August 3, 2026: Our Monte Carlo simulation ran 10,000 game iterations and projects HOU 3.9 - TEX 3.9. HOU is favored with a 51.1% win probability. The run line is -1.5 and the total is 8.5. Model projects 7.8 total runs.
HOU
3.9
Projected Score
VS
O/U 8.5
TEX
3.9
Projected Score
Win Probability
HOUTEX
-1.5
Run Line (HOU)
8.5
Total Line
10,000
Simulations
Calibrated accuracy at this confidence: 52.1% (3,040 games)
Projected Runs Range 10th – 90th percentile
TEX
246
HOU
246
Starting Pitcher Matchup
Kumar Rocker R
TEX
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SL38%83 mph40% whiff
SI29%94 mph8% whiff
FC15%90 mph18% whiff
Peter Lambert R
HOU
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FF30%94 mph19% whiff
CH23%87 mph34% whiff
SL15%86 mph25% whiff
Weather Impact
Daikin Park
92°F4 mph windRoof: retractable
HR: 1.024 Total: 1.011
thin air
Bullpen Comparison
TEX
4.28ERA
4.31FIP
8.23K/9
3.54BB/9
1.33WHIP
HOU
3.51ERA
4.11FIP
9.22K/9
3.76BB/9
1.21WHIP
Betting Edges
First 5 Innings & NRFI
TEX F5
2.2 runs
42.3% win
HOU F5
2.2 runs
40.6% win
F5 Total
4.4
NRFI
54.8%
YRFI
45.2%
Avg 1st Inn Runs
0.93
HR Spotlight
Injury Report
TEX8 injured
Cody Bradford SP60-DAY-IL
Josh Jung 3B10-DAY-IL
Jakob Junis RP15-DAY-IL
Jordan Montgomery SP60-DAY-IL
Jose Corniell RP60-DAY-IL
Danny Jansen C60-DAY-IL
+2 more
HOU5 injured
Mike Burrows SP15-DAY-IL
Carlos Correa SS60-DAY-IL
Spencer Arrighetti SP15-DAY-IL
Brice Matthews CF10-DAY-IL
Brandon Walter SP60-DAY-IL
Model Edge & Sizing
Edge Analysis
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How this prediction was generated: This page shows output from the Olympus Bets MLB Baseball Monte Carlo engine. Each game is simulated 10,000 times using real-time team data, injury reports, and current odds. Probabilities are calibrated using Bayesian methods and sized via the Kelly Criterion. Probabilities are calibrated using Bayesian methods and sized via the Kelly Criterion. Full methodology →
Permanent record: this game page is retired 90 days after the event. The full graded MLB 2026 record — every pick, win rate, units and ROI — lives on the MLB 2026 season report card.