Is the 2023 ALCS going to be one of those weird series’ where it’s the road team that surprisingly picks up the win each game? That’s the way it’s looking with Texas taking a 2-0 lead after two contests at Minute Maid Park, but Houston striking back for an 8-5 victory in Arlington to make this a 2-1 series. Offshore oddsmakers are calling the Astros vs Rangers Game 4 matchup very close, so there is value on both sides.
Before Betting on Astros vs Rangers Game 4
Texas blew a huge opportunity to take a commanding lead in the ALCS, but Houston showed the experience they’ve gained by making 7 straight trips at least this deep in the postseason. After scoring just 4 runs combined in the first two games at home, the Astros doubled that tally on Wednesday night.
The Houston win wasn’t a huge shocker in the big picture – although it was for the fact the Rangers had yet to lose this postseason. The Astros put up huge offensive numbers when they visited Arlington in early September outscoring the Rangers 39-10 over a three game sweep and are now 17-3 over their last 20 road games.
Jose Urquidy will pitch for Houston, trying to help the Astros to a tied up series before heading back to Minute Maid Park for Game 5. Urquidy gave up 2 HRs to the Twins in the ALDS, but they were both solo shots as the Astros squeaked out a 3-2 victory.
Andrew Heaney counters for Texas pitching for the first time since 3.2 IP of 1 ER ball on October 7th vs Baltimore. Max Scherzer looked rusty after pitching for the first time since September 12th in Game 3, will Heaney suffer the same fate?
Houston vs Texas Game 4 Offshore Betting Odds
| Offshore Sportsbook | Moneyline | Total | Point Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| BetOnline | Astros (2.00) | Rangers (1.91) | 9.5 | Astros +1.5 (OFF) | Rangers -1.5 (OFF) |
| MyBookie | Astros (2.06) | Rangers (1.78) | 9.5 | Astros +1.5 (1.55) | Rangers -1.5 (2.46) |
| BetUS | Astros (2.00) | Rangers (1.90) | 9.5 | Astros +1.5 (1.54) | Rangers -1.5 (2.65) |
| SportsBetting.ag | Astros (2.00) | Rangers (1.91) | 9.5 | Astros +1.5 (OFF) | Rangers -1.5 (OFF) |
| XBet | Astros (2.06) | Rangers (1.78) | 9.5 | Astros +1.5 (1.55) | Rangers -1.5 (2.46) |
Astros vs Rangers Game 4 Prediction & Pick
This feels like a game where the Astros tie the series up, but with the offensive numbers that Houston puts up in Arlington it would seem like the safest play would be on the over – especially with both clubs a bit deep into their rotation and bullpen usage at this point in the ALCS.
