Rangers vs. Astros Game 2 ALCS Prediction for MLB Monday [10/16/2023]

The Houston Astros and Texas Rangers are scheduled to meet in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on Monday, starting at 4:37PM ET.

The Astros will send Framber Valdez (0-1, 10.38 ERA) to the mound, pitting him against Nathan Eovaldi (2-0, 1.32 ERA) for the Rangers.

Dimers' free betting picks for Rangers vs. Astros, plus game predictions and betting odds, are featured below.

Who Will Win: Rangers vs. Astros

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

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Astros a 55% chance of getting the W against the Rangers.

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Rangers vs. Astros Odds [10/16]

• Run Line: Astros -1.5 (+175), Rangers +1.5 (-192)
• Moneyline: Astros -120, Rangers +106
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-105/-110)

The Astros are -1.5 favorites versus the Rangers, with +175 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Rangers (+1.5) to cover the run line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -192.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Astros at -120. That means you can risk $120 to win $100, for a total payout of $220, if they get the W.

On the other hand, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rangers at +106, where you can bet $100 to profit $106, earning a total payout of $206, if they win.

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

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Rangers (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 8.5 runs has a 52% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets: Rangers vs. Astros

• Run Line: Astros -1.5 @ +175 via PointsBet (2.3% edge)
• Moneyline: Astros @ -120 via BetMGM (55% probability)
• Total: Over 8.5 @ -105 via BetMGM (52% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex simulations and betting intelligence to serve you the best possible plays 24/7/365.

Although the Rangers are more likely to cover the run line, our best bet of Astros -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the top odds available.

Rangers vs. Astros Prediction

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

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

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

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis ahead of Rangers vs. Astros on Monday October 16, 2023.

Rangers vs. Astros 2023

Monday's MLB matchup between the Astros and Rangers at Minute Maid Park is scheduled to start at 4:37PM ET.

• Who: Texas Rangers vs. Houston Astros
• Date: Monday October 16, 2023
• Time: 4:37PM ET / 1:37PM PT
• Venue: Minute Maid Park

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