Picks for 10/18/23
MLB
8:03 PM EST
Rotation #901-902
Astros/Rangers Over 9 runs (win)
Javier/Scherzer
Rangers starting pitcher Max Scherzer hasn’t pitched for over a month, so I expect rust. The Ranger’s bullpen was terrible this season, and there is no chance they make it through the playoffs without a bullpen hiccup. The Astros will pitch Cristian Javier tonight. Javier is a great pitcher but was terrible on the road. Houston has a great offense, as does Texas. I expect a lot of scoring tonight. Take the Over.
8:03 PM EST
Rotation #901-902
Astros/Rangers Over 9 runs (win)
Javier/Scherzer
Rangers starting pitcher Max Scherzer hasn’t pitched for over a month, so I expect rust. The Ranger’s bullpen was terrible this season, and there is no chance they make it through the playoffs without a bullpen hiccup. The Astros will pitch Cristian Javier tonight. Javier is a great pitcher but was terrible on the road. Houston has a great offense, as does Texas. I expect a lot of scoring tonight. Take the Over.