Rangers vs. Astros Game 1 Prediction for MLB Sunday [10/15/2023]

The Houston Astros will square off with the Texas Rangers in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on Sunday, commencing at 8:15PM ET.

The Astros will have Justin Verlander (1-0, 0.00 ERA) as their starting pitcher, pitting him against Jordan Montgomery (1-0, 3.27 ERA) for the Rangers.

Dimers' best betting picks for Rangers vs. Astros, plus game predictions and best odds, are detailed in this article.

Who Will Win: Rangers vs. Astros

Using advanced computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Sunday's Rangers-Astros MLB game 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Astros a 55% chance of defeating the Rangers.

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Rangers vs. Astros Odds [10/15]

• Run Line: Astros -1.5 (+146), Rangers +1.5 (-170)
• Moneyline: Astros -135, Rangers +120
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-105/-110)

The Astros are listed as -1.5 favorites versus the Rangers, with +146 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Rangers (+1.5) to cover the run line, PointsBet has the best odds currently on offer at -170.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Astros at -135, which means you can risk $135 to win $100, for a total payout of $235, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rangers at +120, where you can bet $100 to profit $120, earning a total payout of $220, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 8.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Rangers (+1.5) have a 62% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 8.5 runs has a 55% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets: Rangers vs. Astros

• Run Line: Rangers +1.5 @ -170 via PointsBet (62% probability)
• Moneyline: Rangers @ +120 via DraftKings Sportsbook
• Total: Over 8.5 @ -105 via PointsBet (55% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class simulations and gambling expertise to help you make more informed investments with your state's legal sportsbooks.

While the Astros are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Rangers moneyline is the best option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.

Rangers vs. Astros Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Astros are more likely to beat the Rangers at Minute Maid Park on Sunday.

This prediction is backed by comprehensive data-driven analysis, with the Astros given a 55% chance of winning after conducting 10,000 simulations of the game.

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

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so keep an eye on this page for the latest betting insights before Rangers vs. Astros on Sunday October 15, 2023.

Rangers vs. Astros 2023

Sunday's MLB action between the Astros and Rangers at Minute Maid Park is scheduled to commence at 8:15PM ET.

• Who: Texas Rangers vs. Houston Astros
• Date: Sunday October 15, 2023
• Time: 8:15PM ET / 5:15PM PT
• Venue: Minute Maid Park

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