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The Houston Astros host the Texas Rangers in the second game of the ALCS on Monday at 4:37 PM ET at . The Rangers have a 1-0 series lead. The scheduled starters are Framber Valdez (12-11) for the Astros, and Nathan Eovaldi (12-5) for the Rangers.
With the Rangers (+104) visiting, the Astros (-124) are a solid favorite on the moneyline. The total in this contest is set at 8.5.
Astros vs. Rangers Odds
Run Line
Houston Astros (-1.5)
Moneyline
Astros (-124)
Total
8.5 Runs (Over: -104, Under: -118)
When, Where, at What Time is Astros vs. Rangers
- Game Day: Monday, October 16, 2023
- Game Time: 4:37 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 Rangers beat the Astros 2-0 yesterday, with Jordan Montgomery getting the win (6.1 IP, 0 R, 5 H, 6 K) and Leody Taveras leading the way offensively (going 2-for-3 with a home run and an RBI). Justin Verlander (6.2 IP, 2 R, 6 H, 5 K) took the loss for the Astros.
Betting Trends
Astros Betting Records and Team Stats
The Astros have entered the game as favorites 121 times this season and won 63, or 52.1%, of those games. Houston is 56-48 this season when entering a game favored by -124 or more on the moneyline. The moneyline for this contest implies a 55.4% chance of a victory for the Astros. Games involving Houston have gone over the total set by bookmakers in 87 of 167 chances this season. The Astros are 83-84-0 against the spread in their 167 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 been chosen as underdogs in 57 games this year and have walked away with the win 30 times (52.6%) in those games. This season, Texas has been victorious 17 times in 34 chances when named as an underdog of at least +104 or longer on the moneyline. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Rangers have a 49% chance of walking away with the win. Texas’ games have gone over the total in 86 of their 168 opportunities. The Rangers have posted a record of 92-76-0 against the spread 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
We pick that the Astros will pick up the victory in this matchup, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (-124). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we see the final scoring winding up over the total (8.5 runs).