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 start for the Rangers, up against Cristian Javier (1-0, 0.00 ERA) for the Astros.

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

Who Will Win: Astros vs. Rangers

Based on advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's Astros-Rangers MLB game 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Rangers a 54% chance of getting the W against the Astros.

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Astros vs. Rangers Odds [10/18]

We have sourced 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 currently -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. That 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 is set 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, make sure you check all the legal sportbooks that are 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)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex modeling and wagering expertise to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Astros vs. Rangers Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Rangers are more likely to beat the Astros in the MLB game on Wednesday.

This prediction is based on detailed data-driven analysis, with the Rangers given a 54% probability of winning after conducting 10,000 simulations of the game.

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

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so check this article for the latest betting analysis before Astros vs. Rangers on Wednesday October 18, 2023.

Astros vs. Rangers Preview

Wednesday's MLB matchup between the Rangers and Astros at Globe Life Field is scheduled to start 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 centers around our Astros vs. Rangers prediction and MLB odds.

Our predictions are made thanks to 10,000 simulations per game, using reliable and up-to-date data sources and analytical methods.

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