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2023 MLB Handicapping – Texas Rangers vs Houston Astros
(90-72) Texas Rangers vs. Houston Astros (90-72)
2023 ALCS – Game 1 – Series Tied 0-0
Date: Sunday, October 15th
Time: 8:15 ET
Venue: Minute Maid Park Houston, TX
Projected Starting Pitchers: Jordan Montgomery vs. Justin Verlander
MLB Moneyline Odds: Rangers +119 | Astros -141 (Bet Now!)
Today’s MLB Run Line Betting Odds: Rangers +1.5 | Astros -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8.5
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Welcome to Game 1 of the 2023 ALCS! It’s an exciting showdown between the Texas Rangers (90-72, 44-41 away) and the Houston Astros (90-72, 40-43 at home) as they battle for the AL Pennant.
This game is set for Sunday, October 15th, at 8:15 ET, happening at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. The pitchers taking the mound are Jordan Montgomery (11-11, ERA: 3.20) for the Rangers and Justin Verlander (14-8, ERA: 3.10) for the Astros.
Here are the game 1 betting lines: The MLB Moneyline Odds favor the Rangers at +119, while the Astros sit at -141. The over/under for total runs in this game is set at 8.5.
In the regular season, both teams finished with identical records, but the Astros claimed the AL West title through a tiebreaker. During the regular season, the Astros prevailed in nine out of 13 meetings with the Rangers, outscoring them 93-74.
This matchup promises to be a classic Texas showdown with the American League pennant at stake.
Texas Rangers
So far this season, the Rangers have an above record of 90-72 placing them 1st in the AL West. On the road, the team is 40-41 while going 50-31 at home.
Texas’ record against the runline currently stands at 93-74 on an average run differential of 1.1. Their over/under is currently 86-74 with an average of 9.8 combined runs per contest.
Rangers
On offense, the Rangers come into the game with a batting average of .263 and an OBP of .789 placing them 2nd and 3rd, respectively. Currently, Texas is 3rd in home runs and 3rd in RBI’s.
In terms of slugging percentage, the Rangers are at .452 (3rd) and 3rd in isolated power.
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Houston Astros
Heading into the game, the Astros are riding a four game winning streak and have a record of 90-72. Currently, they are 2nd in the AL West. On the road, the team is 51-30 while going 39-42 at home.
Houston’s record against the runline currently stands at 84-82 on an average run differential of 0.8. Their over/under is currently 87-74 with an average of 9.4 combined runs per contest.
Astros
On offense, the Astros come into the game with a batting average of .259 and an OBP of .768 placing them 4th and 5th, respectively. Currently, Houston is 6th in home runs and 5th in RBI’s.
In terms of slugging percentage, the Astros are at .437 (6th) and 7th in isolated power.
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Texas Rangers vs. Houston Astros Starting Pitcher Matchup
The Rangers will turn to Jordan Montgomery as their starter for today’s game. Through 34 appearances, he has an ERA of 3.2 and record of 10-11. So far, his batting average allowed is .242 to go along with an OBP allowed of .288.
Montgomery’s current strikeout to walk ratio stands at 166/48. In terms of home runs, he has given up 18, and has a SLG allowed of .386.
The Astros will turn to Justin Verlander as their starter for today’s game. Through 28 appearances, he has an ERA of 3.22 and record of 13-8. So far, his batting average allowed is .223 to go along with an OBP allowed of .277.
Verlander’s current strikeout to walk ratio stands at 144/45. In terms of home runs, he has given up 18, and has a SLG allowed of .364.
Texas Rangers vs. Houston Astros MLB Baseball Betting Trends
- The Rangers head into the game having gone 6-4 straight-up in their last ten games on the road.
- The Rangers they are 6-4 vs. the runline in their previous ten games on the road.
- Conversely, the Astros are 8-2 over their last ten home games (straight-up).
- Furthermore, the Astros have a 7-3 mark vs. the runline across their last ten home games.
- Also, the Rangers are 2-1 in their last three games as the favorite. On the other hand, they are 3-0 as the underdog (last 3).
- The Astros have a record of 2-1 across their last three games when favored. As the underdog, they are 3-0 in their last three games.
Texas Rangers vs. Houston Astros 4* Free MLB Betting Pick:
When looking at some of the recent games between the team’s, the Astros have done a good job as the favorite against the Rangers. In the last three times they were favored, they have gone 2-1.
Look for the Astros to take care of business at home, they’re 7-1 in their L8, and Texas are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games against Houston.
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