Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers Prop Pick: Can Cristian Javier Deliver in Clutch for Astros?
The Houston Astros go on the road to face the Texas Rangers in Game 3 of the ALCS on Wednesday night. Can Cristian Javier throw a gem for the Astros when they need it most? Matt McCuen explains with his Astros vs. Rangers top prop.
Matt McCuen - October 18, 2023, 10:35 AM EDT
5 minHouston Astros vs. Texas Rangers Prop Pick: Can Cristian Javier Deliver in Clutch for Astros?
The Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers will clash for Game 3 of the ALCS on Wednesday night.
Astros vs. Rangers Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: October 18, 2023
- Game Time: 8:03 pm ET
- Where to Watch: FS1
Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers Prediction
This is a significant game as the Rangers have a chance to take a commanding 3-0 lead in the series with two games at home in hand.
The plan going into Houston was to win one of the two games for the Rangers. The fact that they came out of it with two wins is significant.
Texas did not win the AL West despite being in first place for 75 percent of the season.
The Rangers are confident that they will close out this series on their home field.
The Astros will have something to say about that.
Houston is playing in their seventh consecutive ALCS, which means two things.
One, that this team is really good, and two, that this team will not panic in the big pressure moment.
One guy who has risen to the moment in his career is Dominican-born right-hander Cristian Javier.
Javier is 5-1 in the postseason with an ERA of 1.91.
Opposing Javier will be veteran Max Scherzer. It appeared as if his season would be over in mid-September, but here he is pitching in the biggest game of the team's season.
Scherzer is 7-7 with an ERA of 3.58.
Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers Pick
Javier has been clutch time after time in the postseason.
Houston had to use a lot of their bullpen in Game 2, and although anyone can have a short leash in the playoffs, Dusty Baker will trust his guy today. Javier has great career numbers vs Texas.
This current Rangers lineup is hitting .244 vs. Javier in 123 at-bats.
Javier has great numbers vs the top of the Rangers lineup. Marcus Semien, Corey Seager, and Adolis Garcia are a combined 11-56 vs Javier (.196 average).
Javier has cleared this number in 10 of his last 12 games.
Pick: Cristian Javier Over 12.5 outs -130 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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