(2-2) Houston at (2-2) Texas
When: 5:07 PM ET, Friday, October 20, 2023
Where: Globe Life Field, Arlington, Texas
Where to watch: FS1
Houston Astros @ Texas Rangers
Moneyline
Houston Astros -110
Texas Rangers -110
Houston Astros @ Texas Rangers
Runline
Houston Astros 1.5 (-200)
Texas Rangers -1.5 (+180)
Houston Astros @ Texas Rangers
Total
Over 8.5 (-115)
Under 8.5 (-105)
(Get real-time live scores & latest betting odds here!)
Probable Pitchers:
Houston: Justin Verlander (14-9) ERA: 3.09
Texas: Jordan Montgomery (12-11) ERA: 3.10
Team Record & Betting Stats
| Team | Record | Fave | Dog | O/U | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 94-75 | 62-57 | 30-15 | 88-77-4 | 0.80 |
| Texas | 97-73 | 64-45 | 26-25 | 87-75-8 | 1.09 |
Game Preview
The Houston Astros dominated the past two games of the American League Championship Series with their bats.
Now they will look for ace pitcher Justin Verlander to play a big role on Friday afternoon when the right-hander takes the mound for the crucial Game 5 matchup against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas.
The best-of-seven series is tied at two games apiece. Houston dropped the first two games of the ALCS at home before it racked up 18 runs in back-to-back victories at the Rangers’ ballpark.
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Betting Odds Trends
| Texas Rangers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Texas is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 games | ||
| Texas is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games | ||
| Texas is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home | ||
| Texas is 6-15 ATS in its last 21 games at home | ||
| Texas is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home | ||
| The total has gone OVER in 12 of Texas’s last 16 games at home | ||
| Texas is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Houston | ||
| Texas is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing Houston | ||
| The total has gone OVER in 6 of Texas’s last 7 games when playing Houston | ||
| Texas is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Houston | ||
| Texas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Houston | ||
| The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas’s last 5 games when playing at home against Houston | ||
| Houston Astros | ||
|---|---|---|
| Houston is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games | ||
| The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston’s last 7 games | ||
| Houston is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road | ||
| Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road | ||
| Houston is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Texas | ||
| Houston is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Texas | ||
| The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston’s last 7 games when playing Texas | ||
| Houston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Texas | ||
| Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Texas | ||
| The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Texas | ||
MLB Parlay Picks & Free Predictions
Final Score: Houston 5-4
Expert Pick: Houston -110 & Over 8½ (-115)
A $100 Parlay Bet will return $356 in total Payout
MLB Odds source: 365 Sportsbook
