The Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers play Game 6 of the best-of-7 American League Championship Series Friday. First pitch from Globe Life Field is scheduled for 5:07 p.m. ET (FS1). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the Astros vs. Rangers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
ALCS: Tied 2-2
The Astros jumped all over Rangers LHP Andrew Heaney for 3 runs in the 1st inning in Thursday’s Game 4, and RHP Dane Dunning wasn’t much better in relief, either. He allowed 3 ER, 3 H and 3 BB in just 2 2/3 IP, needing 63 pitches to retire 8 batters. When the dust cleared in the top of the 4th, Houston led 7-3, and it never looked back.
The Rangers had won their first 7 playoff games, but suddenly they’re in a 2-game skid, while the Astros have wrestled back home-field advantage, with just 3 games left to be played in the ALCS, including 2 in Houston.