Rangers vs. Astros ALCS Game 4 Prediction, Odds, Picks - October 19

Updated Oct. 19, 2023 7:00 p.m. ET

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The ALCS resumes Thursday at 8:03 PM ET when the Texas Rangers host the Houston Astros live on Fox Sports 1 from Globe Life Field. The Rangers would take a commanding 3-1 series lead with a Game 4 win, while the Rangers hope to tie the series up heading into Game 5. The Astros have been listed as -110 moneyline underdogs in this matchup with the favored Rangers (-110). Houston is favored on the run line (-1.5). The total is 10 runs for this matchup.

The probable starters are Andrew Heaney (10-6, 4.15 ERA) for the Rangers against Jose Urquidy (3-3, 5.29 ERA) for the Astros.

Check out everything you need to know 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: Thursday, October 19, 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 10 runs
• Win Probabilities: Rangers 53%, Astros 47%

Rangers vs. Astros Betting Insights

• The Rangers have been favorites in 114 games this season and won 67 (58.8%) of those contests.
• Texas has entered 114 games this season favored by -110 or more and is 67-47 in those contests.
• The implied probability of a win from the Rangers, based on the moneyline, is 52.4%.
• The Astros have been victorious in 31, or 67.4%, of the 46 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season.
• Houston has a mark of 31-15 in contests where sportsbooks favor it by -110 or worse on the moneyline.
• The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Astros have a 52.4% chance of walking away with the win.

Rangers Recent Betting Performance

• Over the last 10 games, the Rangers were named the moneyline favorite by oddsmakers only twice, and they split those games.
• Over their last 10 matchups (all had set totals), the Rangers combined with their opponents to hit the over on the total three times.
• The Rangers' record against the spread 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.
• Semien's home runs place him 30th in the majors, and he ranks 16th in RBI.
• Corey Seager is batting .327 to lead his team.
• Seager ranks 16th in home runs in the majors, and 27th in RBI.
• Adolis Garcia leads the Rangers in home runs (39) and runs batted in (107).
• Garcia is on a two-game hitting streak entering this contest. In his last five games he is batting .300 with a home run and six RBI.
• Nate Lowe is batting .262 with 38 doubles, three triples, 17 home runs and 93 walks.
• Lowe is riding a two-game hitting streak into this one. During his last five outings he is hitting .200 with a home run, a walk and two RBI.

Rangers Team Props

Learn more about this Rangers vs. Astros matchup on Fox Sports.

Astros Recent Betting Performance

• The Astros have played as underdogs four times over their past 10 games and won each of those contests.
• The Astros and their opponents have combined to hit the over five times in their last 10 games with a total.
• The Astros have won six of their last 10 games against the spread.

Astros Recent Stats

Astros Player Insights

• The Astros are led in runs batted in by Kyle Tucker with a mark of 112, he also leads the team in hitting, posting an average of .284.
• Among all hitters in the majors, Tucker's home run total is 30th and his RBI tally is third.
• Alex Bregman is hitting .262 with 28 doubles, four triples, 25 home runs and 92 walks.
• Bregman ranks 46th in home runs and 19th in RBI among all hitters in the majors.
• Yordan Alvarez has 31 home runs, best in the lineup.
• Jose Altuve has 21 doubles, two triples, 17 home runs and 44 walks while batting .311.

Astros Team Props

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