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Houston Astros vs. Tampa Bay Rays
The Houston Astros and the Tampa Bay Rays will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Tropicana Field.
The Astros will trot Gerrit Cole out to the mound in this one. Right hander Cole has a 0-0 record and a 0.00 ERA this season.
Cole's opponent in this one will be Charlie Morton. The Rays right hander has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Astros as -138-moneyline favorites versus the Rays, while the game's total opened at 7.
Tampa Bay lost its last outing, a 5-1 result against the Astros on March 28. Bettors who backed the Astros at -128 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (6) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Houston won its last outing, a 5-1 result against the Rays on March 28. Bettors who backed the Astros at -128 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (6) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Houston:
Team record: 1-0 SU
Houston is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Houston is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Tampa Bay:
Team record: 0-1 SU
Tampa Bay is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games
Tampa Bay is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
Houston at Tampa Bay Saturday, March 30