With the series all tied at two games apiece, what’s the smart bet in Friday night’s Astros vs. Rangers Game 5 matchup? Justin Verlander will oppose Jordan Montgomery in the pitching matchup and while the Rangers are favored, the total sits at 9 runs.
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
Houston Astros (-110) v. Texas Rangers (-110); o/u 9.5
5:07 PM ET, Friday, Oct. 20th, 2023
Globe Life Field, Arlington, TX
Rangers vs. Astros Game 5 MLB Public Betting Information
At the time of writing The Spread’s MLB Public Betting page shows 87% of moneyline wagers have been placed on the Rangers.
Texas Rangers DFS Spin
Jordan Montgomery threw 6.1 innings with no earned runs, five hits, and six strikeouts in his game one win. A repeat performance is not out of the question. On the season Montgomery had a 3.2 ERA and a 10-11 record.
Houston Astros DFS Spin
Justin Verlander went 6.2 innings in game one. He gave up six hits and two earned runs in that outing. Not a bad performance but was not enough to help the Astros win. Another chance to make his mark on the series comes with extra motivation and expectations.
Astros vs. Rangers Game 5 MLB Betting Trends
Rangers home record this year was 50-31
Astros away record this year was 51-30
Astros are 1-1 when Verlander pitches this postseason
Rangers are 2-0 when Montgomery pitches this postseason
Astros vs. Rangers MLB Betting Prediction
Verlander is playing well. The Rangers played so well the first two games of the series I want to trust them at home. But the loose pitching in games three and four has me worried. Verlander is the number one arm for a reason. This spot is prime for the Astros to sneak a win and go back to finish the series at home. All the pressure would shift off of them.
Rangers vs. Astros Game 5 Prediction: Houston ML (-110)