Astros vs. Rangers Game 5 ALCS Prediction for MLB Friday [10/20/2023]

MLB action continues on Friday at 5:07PM ET as the Houston Astros take on the Texas Rangers in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series at Globe Life Field.

Jordan Montgomery (2-0, 2.08 ERA) will get the ball for the Rangers, pitting him against Justin Verlander (1-1, 1.42 ERA) for the Astros.

Dimers' prediction for Friday's Astros vs. Rangers matchup, plus the latest odds and our in-depth game preview, are detailed in this article.

Who Will Win: Astros vs. Rangers

Using advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Friday's Astros-Rangers MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Rangers a 51% chance of defeating the Astros.

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Astros vs. Rangers Odds [10/20]

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

• Run Line: Rangers +1.5 (-170), Astros -1.5 (+155)
• Moneyline: Rangers -110, Astros -104
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-105/-105)

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

The Rangers are +1.5 underdogs versus the Astros, with -170 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the favored Astros (-1.5) to cover the run line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on the market at +155.

In a sign of how close this game is expected to be, both the Rangers and Astros are currently at minus-money betting odds on the moneyline.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rangers at -110, which means you can risk $110 to win $100, for a total payout of $210, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Astros at -104, where you can risk $104 to win $100, for a total payout of $204, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under sits at 9 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Rangers (+1.5) have a 65% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 9 runs has a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets: Astros vs. Rangers

• Run Line: Rangers +1.5 @ -170 via PointsBet (65% probability)
• Moneyline: Rangers @ -110 via PointsBet (51% probability)
• Total: Under 9 @ -105 via PointsBet (51% probability)

Our best bets are based on world-class simulations and betting intelligence to help you make better investments with the legal sportsbooks in the USA.

Astros vs. Rangers Prediction

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

This prediction is based on extensive data-driven analysis, with the Rangers given a 51% chance of winning after conducting 10,000 game simulations.

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

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis before Astros vs. Rangers on Friday October 20, 2023.

Astros vs. Rangers Preview

Friday's MLB action between the Rangers and Astros at Globe Life Field is scheduled to start at 5:07PM ET.

• Who: Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers
• Date: Friday October 20, 2023
• Time: 5:07PM ET / 2:07PM PT
• Venue: Globe Life Field

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Conclusion

This detailed game preview features our Astros vs. Rangers prediction and MLB odds.

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