What time, TV channel is Rangers vs Astros MLB playoffs Game 3 today? Free live stream, ALCS odds (10/18/23)

Now up 2-0, the Texas Rangers face the Houston Astros in Game 3 tonight after stunning their opponents with two straight wins on the road. This ALCS showdown in the 2023 MLB playoffs continues on Wednesday, October 18 at 5:03 p.m. PT/8:03 p.m. ET (7:03 p.m. CT) with a live broadcast on FS1, andstreaming live on demand.

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Veteran MLB legend Max Scherzer will be on the bump to start the game at home for the Rangers in Game 3 while Cristian Javier will be the starting pitcher for the Astros as they hope to pull a game back and crawl back into this 2023 American League Championship Series.

Moneyline: HOU: -120 | TEX: +100

Point spread: HOU: -1.5 | TEX: +1.5

Over/Under: 8.5

Where: Globe Life Field | Arlington, Texas

When: A look at this best-of-seven game series.

Game 1: Rangers 2, Astros 0 - FINAL

Game 2: Rangers 5, Astros 4 - FINAL

Game 3: Astros @ Rangers at 5:03 p.m. PT/8:03 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Oct. 18 (FS1)

Game 4: Astros @ Rangers at 5:03 p.m. PT/8:03 p.m. ET on Thursday, Oct. 19 (FS1)

Game 5*: Rangers @ Astros at 2:07 p.m. PT/5:07 p.m. ET on Friday, Oct. 20 (FS1)

Game 6*: Astros @ Rangers at 5:03 p.m. PT/8:03 p.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 22 (FS1)

Game 7*: Rangers @ Astros at 5:03 p.m. PT/8:03 p.m. ET on Monday, Oct. 23 (FOX)

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TV channel: FS1

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