Astros vs. Rangers Game 3 ALCS Prediction for MLB Wednesday [10/18/2023]

The Texas Rangers will take on the Houston Astros in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series at Globe Life Field on Wednesday, starting at 8:03PM ET.

Max Scherzer (0-0, 0.00 ERA) will be on the bump for the Rangers, while the Astros have opted for Cristian Javier (1-0, 0.00 ERA).

Dimers' prediction for Wednesday's Astros vs. Rangers game, as well as the latest odds and our full game preview, are detailed in this article.

Who Will Win: Astros vs. Rangers

Using cutting-edge computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's Astros-Rangers MLB game 10,000 times.

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Rangers a 54% chance of defeating the Astros.

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Astros vs. Rangers Odds [10/18]

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

• Run Line: Rangers -1.5 (+152), Astros +1.5 (-175)
• Moneyline: Rangers -125, Astros +108
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-120/+100)

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

The Rangers are listed as -1.5 favorites against the Astros, with +152 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Astros (+1.5) to cover the run line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -175.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rangers at -125, which means you can risk $125 to win $100, for a total payout of $225, if they get the W.

On the other hand, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Astros at +108, where you can bet $100 to profit $108, earning a total payout of $208, if they win.

The Over/Under for total runs scored sits at 9 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

As always, check out all of the legal sportbooks available in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Astros (+1.5) have a 63% chance of covering the run line, while the 9-run Over/Under has a 52% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets: Astros vs. Rangers

• Run Line: Astros +1.5 @ -175 via BetMGM (63% probability)
• Moneyline: Rangers @ -125 via BetMGM (54% probability)
• Total: Under 9 @ +100 via BetMGM (52% probability)

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Astros vs. Rangers Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Rangers are more likely to beat the Astros at Globe Life Field on Wednesday.

This prediction is backed by comprehensive data-driven analysis, with the Rangers having a 54% probability of winning after conducting 10,000 simulations of the game.

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Wednesday's Astros vs. Rangers game, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live win probabilities.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep checking this page for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Astros vs. Rangers on Wednesday October 18, 2023.

Astros vs. Rangers Preview

Wednesday's MLB game between the Rangers and Astros at Globe Life Field is scheduled to commence at 8:03PM ET.

• Who: Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers
• Date: Wednesday October 18, 2023
• Time: 8:03PM ET / 5:03PM PT
• Venue: Globe Life Field

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Conclusion

This extensive game preview includes our Astros vs. Rangers prediction and MLB odds.

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