Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers Prediction, Betting Pick, and Latest Odds for ALCS Game 4
The Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers play Game 4 of the ALCS. With The Astros winning last night the series is 2-1 with the Rangers ahead. How will game 4 play out? Matt McCuen shares his Astros vs. Rangers ALCS Game 4 betting pick.
Matt McCuen - October 19, 2023, 11:49 AM EDT
5 minHouston Astros vs. Texas Rangers Prediction, Betting Pick, and Latest Odds for ALCS Game 4
The Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers will meet from Arlington on Friday night for Game 4 of the ALCS.
Astros vs. Rangers Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: October 19, 2023
- Game Time: 8:03 pm ET
- Where to Watch: FS1
Astros vs. Rangers Odds
- Spread: Astros -2.5 (+240), Rangers +2.5 (-275)
- Total Odds: N/A
- Moneyline Odds: Astros (+105), Rangers (-105)
Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers Prediction
Houston responded nicely in Game 3 with an 8-5 victory over the Rangers. The series is now 2-1 in favor of Texas. One major advantage that Houston has in this series is experience. This is an Astros team that has played in seven consecutive ALCS series. They will not panic in big moments.
Veteran catcher Martin Maldano set the tone with a two-out, two-run RBI single.
Max Scherzer struggled in his first start back from the DL, allowing five earned runs in just four innings of work.
Cristian Javier was once again strong, pitching 5.2 innings, allowing just three hits and two runs.
Josh Jung had the big night for Texas, blasting a two-run home run.
Tonight is the biggest game of the series, as Houston has an opportunity to even things up and take all the momentum, and Texas has a chance to take a commanding lead in the series.
The Rangers will send veteran Southpaw Andrew Heaney to the mound tonight. Heaney went 10-6 with a 4.15 ERA this season.
Jose Urquidy will oppose Heaney. Urquidy went 3-3 with a 5.29 ERA during the regular season.
Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers Betting Pick
I like the dog once again tonight.
Houston got a lot of momentum last night, scoring eight runs, which woke up this offense.
The Astros lineup has had success against Heaney. As a team, Houston is hitting .263 in 179 at-bats.
Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman have crushed Heaney. Altuve is hitting .324 in 37 at-bats, while Bregman is batting .314 in 35 at-bats.
Veteran Jose Abreu has hit four lifetime home runs against Heaney.
Urquidy, meanwhile, has excellent numbers against Texas. The Rangers are hitting just .218 in 78 at-bats against him.
Pick: Houston Astros +105 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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