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The Houston Astros are at home for a decisive Game 7 of the ALCS against the Texas Rangers on Monday at 8:03 PM ET at Minute Maid Park. The winner clinches the series and moves on to the World Series. The Astros will hand the ball to Cristian Javier (10-5), and the Rangers will counter with Max Scherzer (13-6).
The Astros are moderate favorites on the moneyline (-126) at home over the Rangers (+107). The game’s total is set at 9.5.
Astros vs. Rangers Odds
Run Line
Houston Astros (-1.5)
Moneyline
Astros (-126)
Total
9.5 Runs (Over: +101, Under: -122)
When, Where, at What Time is Astros vs. Rangers
- Game Day: Monday, October 23, 2023
- Game Time: 8:03 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Stadium: Minute Maid Park
Astros Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Luis Garcia | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | 60-Day Injured List | Forearm |
| Bryan Abreu | Suspended List | Suspension |
Rangers Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Ian Kennedy | 60-Day Injured List | Rotator Cuff |
| Brad Miller | 60-Day Injured List | Hamstring |
| Jake Odorizzi | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Brett Martin | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
Last Time Out: Astros and Rangers
Yesterday, the Rangers claimed a 9-2 victory over the Astros, with Nathan Eovaldi (6.1 IP, 2 R, 5 H, 4 K) registering the win for the Rangers. Mitch Garver finished 3-for-4 with a double, a home run and two RBI to lead the offense. Framber Valdez (5.0 IP, 3 R, 5 H, 6 K) took the loss for the Astros.
Betting Trends
Astros Betting Records and Team Stats
The Astros have won 64, or 51.6%, of the 124 games they’ve played as favorites this season. Houston has a record of 54-46, a 54% win rate, when favored by -126 or more by bookmakers this season. Bookmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Astros have a 55.8% chance to win. Houston and its opponents have hit the over in 91 of their 172 games with a total this season. In 172 games with a spread this season, the Astros are 85-87-0 ATS.
| 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 60 games this year and have walked away with the win 32 times (53.3%) in those games. Texas has a win-loss record of 16-15 when favored by +107 or worse by sportsbooks this year. The Rangers have an implied victory probability of 48.3% according to the moneyline set for this matchup. Texas’ games have gone over the total in 90 of their 173 opportunities. The Rangers are 95-78-0 against the spread in their 173 games with a line set by sportsbooks 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 best pick for Astros vs. Rangers is the Astros (-126 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. For the over/under, we prefer the under on 9.5 runs.