Rangers vs. Astros ALCS Game 3 Prediction, Odds, Picks - October 18

The ALCS rolls on Wednesday at 8:03 PM ET when the Texas Rangers host the Houston Astros live on Fox Sports 1 from Globe Life Field. The Rangers lead the series 2-0, and the Astros hope to battle back with a win in Game 3. The Astros are listed as +104 moneyline underdogs for this matchup against the favorite Rangers (-123). Texas is a 1.5-run favorite (at +150 odds). The over/under is 9 runs for this contest (with -122 odds on the over and +102 odds to go under).

The probable pitchers are Max Scherzer (13-6, 3.77 ERA) for the Rangers against Cristian Javier (10-5, 4.56 ERA) for the Astros.

Here is everything you need from a betting perspective on the Rangers-Astros game, from the point spread, moneyline, Over/Under and expert picks.

Rangers vs. Astros Game Information & Odds

• When: Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 8:03 PM ET
• Where: Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas
• How to Watch on TV: Fox Sports 1

Rangers vs. Astros Prediction

• Score Prediction: Rangers 5, Astros 4
• Total Prediction: Under 9 runs
• Win Probabilities: Rangers 54%, Astros 46%

Rangers vs. Astros Betting Insights

• The Rangers have entered the game as favorites 113 times this season and won 67, or 59.3%, of those games.
• This season Texas has won 58 of its 97 games, or 59.8%, when favored by at least -123 on the moneyline.
• The sportsbooks' moneyline implies a 55.2% chance of a victory for the Rangers.
• The Astros have been underdogs in 45 games this season and have come away with the win 30 times (66.7%) in those contests.
• Houston has a mark of 18-11 in contests where oddsmakers favor it by +104 or worse on the moneyline.
• The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Astros have a 49% chance of walking away with the win.

Rangers Recent Betting Performance

• In the last 10 games, the Rangers have been named the moneyline favorite by bookmakers only once, a game they won.
• Over their last 10 outings -- all had a set run total -- the Rangers and their opponents combined to hit the over on the total two times.
• The Rangers' ATS record is 9-1-0 over their past 10 games.

Rangers Recent Stats

Rangers Player Insights

• Marcus Semien is hitting .276 with 40 doubles, four triples, 29 home runs and 72 walks.
• Including all MLB batters, Semien is 28th in batting average, 39th in on-base percentage, and 33rd in slugging.
• Corey Seager has a club-best .327 batting average.
• Seager ranks 16th in homers and 27th in RBI on the year.
• Seager carries a three-game streak with at least one hit into this contest. During his last five outings he is batting .267 with a home run, nine walks and an RBI.
• Adolis Garcia has a team-high 39 home runs and 107 runs batted in.
• Nate Lowe has 38 doubles, three triples, 17 home runs and 93 walks while batting .262.

Rangers Team Props

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Astros Recent Betting Performance

• The Astros have played as underdogs in three of their past 10 games and won each of those contests.
• In their last 10 games with a total, the Astros and their opponents have failed to hit the over five times.
• The Astros have a record of 6-4-0 ATS over their last 10 games.

Astros Recent Stats

Astros Player Insights

• Kyle Tucker has posted a team-best batting average of .284 and paces the Astros in runs batted in with a mark of 112.
• Tucker's home run total places him 30th in the majors, and he ranks third in RBI.
• Alex Bregman has 28 doubles, four triples, 25 home runs and 92 walks while hitting .262.
• Bregman ranks 46th in home runs and 19th in RBI among all hitters in MLB.
• Yordan Alvarez has 31 home runs, tops in the clubhouse.
• Jose Altuve is hitting .311 with 21 doubles, two triples, 17 home runs and 44 walks.

Astros Team Props