What time, TV channel is Rangers vs Astros MLB playoffs Game 5 today? Free live stream, ALCS odds (10/20/23)

With the series tied at 2-2, the Texas Rangers face the Houston Astros hoping to regain some momentum in their final home game of the series tonight in Game 5 at Globe Life Field. This ALCS showdown in the 2023 MLB playoffs continues on Friday, October 20 at 2:07 p.m. PT/5:07 p.m. ET (4:07 p.m. CT) with a live broadcast on FS1, andstreaming live on demand.

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Justin Verlander will start for the Astros at on the road trying to avenger his earlier loss in the series while the Rangers will have Jordan Montgomery as their starting pitcher at home in Game 5 of this American League Championship Series showdown.

Moneyline: TEX: -115 | HOU: -105

Point spread: TEX: -1.5 | HOU: +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 8, Rangers 5 - FINAL

Game 4: Astros 10, Rangers 3 - FINAL | Series tied at 2-2

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)

*if necessary

TV channel: FOX

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