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The Texas Rangers and the Houston Astros square off in Game 3 of the ALCS on Wednesday at 8:03 PM ET at Globe Life Field. The Rangers are ahead 2-0 in the series. On the mound for the Rangers will be Max Scherzer (13-6), matched up against the Astros’ Cristian Javier (10-5).
With the Astros (+110) visiting, the Rangers (-133) are a solid favorite on the moneyline. The game’s total is set at 9.
Rangers vs. Astros Odds
Run Line
Texas Rangers (-1.5)
Moneyline
Rangers (-133)
Total
9 Runs (Over: -113, Under: -108)
When, Where, at What Time is Rangers vs. Astros
- Game Day: Wednesday, October 18, 2023
- Game Time: 8:03 PM ET
- TV Channel: FS1
- Location: Arlington, Texas
- Stadium: Globe Life Field
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 |
Astros Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Luis Garcia | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | 60-Day Injured List | Forearm |
Last Time Out: Rangers and Astros
Wednesday, the Rangers claimed a 5-4 victory over the Astros, with Nathan Eovaldi (6.0 IP, 3 R, 5 H, 9 K) earning the win for the Rangers. Leody Taveras finished 1-for-2 with a triple to lead the offensive showing. Framber Valdez (2.2 IP, 4 R, 7 H, 6 K) was credited with the loss for the Astros.
Betting Trends
Rangers Betting Records and Team Stats
This season, the Rangers have won 66 out of the 111 games, or 59.5%, in which they’ve been favored. Texas has entered 82 games this season favored by -133 or more and is 50-32 in those contests. The moneyline for this contest implies a 57.1% chance of a victory for the Rangers. Texas’ games have gone over the total in 87 of their 169 chances. In 169 games with a spread this season, the Rangers are 93-76-0 ATS.
| 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 Betting Records and Team Stats
The Astros have come away with 30 wins in the 45 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season. This year, Houston has won 14 of 23 games when listed as at least +110 or worse on the moneyline. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Astros have a 47.6% chance of walking away with the win. Houston and their opponents have gone over in 88 of their 168 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season. In 168 games with a line this season, the Astros have a mark of 83-85-0 against the spread.
| 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 vs. Astros Picks and Predictions
Our best pick for Rangers vs. Astros is the Rangers (-133 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. As for the over/under, we pick the under on 9 runs.