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The Texas Rangers and the Houston Astros face off in Game 5 of the ALCS on Friday at 5:07 PM ET at Globe Life Field. The series is tied 2-2. The Rangers will hand the ball to Jordan Montgomery (10-11), and the Astros will counter with Justin Verlander (13-8).
With moneyline odds of -115 for the Rangers versus -104 for the Astros, this game should be a close one. The game has an over/under of 8.5 runs.
Rangers vs. Astros Odds
Run Line
Texas Rangers (-1.5)
Moneyline
Rangers (-115)
Total
8.5 Runs (Over: -117, Under: -105)
When, Where, at What Time is Rangers vs. Astros
- Game Day: Friday, October 20, 2023
- Game Time: 5:07 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
Yesterday, the Astros picked up a 10-3 victory over the Rangers, with Ryne Stanek (0.2 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 K) earning the win for the Astros. Jose Abreu finished 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI to lead the offensive showing. Dane Dunning (2.2 IP, 3 R, 3 H, 4 K) was handed the loss for the Rangers.
Betting Trends
Rangers Betting Records and Team Stats
The Rangers have been favorites in 112 games this season and won 66 (58.9%) of those contests. Texas has entered 104 games this season favored by -115 or more and is 62-42 in those contests. The bookmakers’ moneyline implies a 53.5% chance of a victory for the Rangers. Texas and its opponents have hit the over in 89 of their 171 games with a total this season. The Rangers are 93-78-0 against the spread in their 171 chances 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 Betting Records and Team Stats
The Astros have won in 31, or 67.4%, of the 46 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year. Houston has a mark of 26-13 in contests where bookmakers favor them by -104 or worse on the moneyline. The Astros have an implied victory probability of 51% according to the moneyline set for this matchup. Houston and their opponents have hit the over in 90 of their 170 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season. In 170 games with a line this season, the Astros have a mark of 85-85-0 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 pick for this matchup is the Rangers to win (-115 on the moneyline), while we project the total score will go over the total (8.5 runs).