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The Houston Astros host the Texas Rangers in the opening game of the ALCS on Sunday at 8:15 PM ET at . The scheduled starters are Justin Verlander (13-8) for the Astros, and Jordan Montgomery (10-11) for the Rangers.
The Astros are moderate favorites on the moneyline (-141) at home over the Rangers (+118). The over/under for the Astros-Rangers game is set at 8.5.
Astros vs. Rangers Odds
Run Line
Houston Astros (-1.5)
Moneyline
Astros (-141)
Total
8.5 Runs (Over: -119, Under: -103)
When, Where, at What Time is Astros vs. Rangers
- Game Day: Sunday, October 15, 2023
- Game Time: 8:15 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Location: ,
- Stadium:
Astros Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Luis Garcia | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | 60-Day Injured List | Forearm |
Rangers Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Brad Miller | 60-Day Injured List | Hamstring |
| Ian Kennedy | 60-Day Injured List | Rotator Cuff |
| Jake Odorizzi | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Brett Martin | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
Last Time Out: Astros and Rangers
The Astros were vicotrious 3-2 over the Twins Sunday in their most recent game. Jose Abreu went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI to lead them offensively while Jose Urquidy was earned the victory after throwing 5 2/3 innings, giving up two earned runs on three hits while striking out six.
The Rangers beat the Orioles 7-1 Sunday. Corey Seager went 1-for-2 with a home run and an RBI, and Nathan Eovaldi got the win, throwing seven innings, giving up one earned run on five hits while striking out seven.
Betting Trends
Astros Betting Records and Team Stats
This season, the Astros have won 63 out of the 120 games, or 52.5%, in which they’ve been favored. Houston is 42-37 this season when entering a game favored by -141 or more on the moneyline. The Astros have a 58.5% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline. Games involving Houston have gone over the total set by bookmakers in 87 of 166 chances this season. The Astros are 83-83-0 against the spread in their 166 chances this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Tucker | 157 | .284 (18) | .369 (15) | .517 (13) | 4.3% (32) | 13.8% (9) | 12% (22) |
| Alex Bregman | 161 | .262 (66) | .363 (20) | .441 (69) | 3.5% (65) | 12% (7) | 12.7% (17) |
| Yordan Alvarez | 114 | .293 (-) | .407 (-) | .583 (-) | 6.3% (-) | 18.5% (-) | 13.9% (-) |
| Jose Altuve | 90 | .311 (-) | .393 (-) | .522 (-) | 4.1% (-) | 17.3% (-) | 10.7% (-) |
| Jeremy Pena | 149 | .263 (61) | .324 (80) | .381 (120) | 1.6% (126) | 20.5% (64) | 6.8% (95) |
Rangers Betting Records and Team Stats
The Rangers have won in 29, or 51.8%, of the 56 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year. This season, Texas has come away with a win 10 times in 23 chances when named as an underdog of at least +118 or longer on the moneyline. The Rangers have an implied victory probability of 45.9% according to the moneyline set for this matchup. Texas and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 86 of their 167 opportunities. The Rangers have an against the spread record of 91-76-0 in 167 games with a line this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | 162 | .276 (28) | .348 (39) | .478 (33) | 3.9% (44) | 14.6% (12) | 9.6% (54) |
| Corey Seager | 119 | .327 (5) | .390 (9) | .623 (2) | 6.2% (8) | 16.4% (27) | 9.1% (64) |
| Adolis García | 148 | .245 (106) | .328 (68) | .508 (17) | 6.2% (8) | 27.7% (121) | 10.3% (36) |
| Nate Lowe | 161 | .262 (66) | .360 (24) | .414 (95) | 2.3% (113) | 22.8% (90) | 12.8% (16) |
| Jonah Heim | 128 | .258 (76) | .317 (95) | .438 (71) | 3.6% (61) | 19.2% (53) | 8% (83) |
Astros vs. Rangers Picks and Predictions
Our prediction for Astros vs. Rangers is the Astros (-141 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. As for the over/under, we recommend betting on the over on 8.5 runs.