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Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers
If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Sunday when the Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers meet at None.
The Astros will trot Collin McHugh out to the mound in this one. Right hander McHugh has a 3-1 record and a 1.96 ERA this season.
The Rangers will counter McHugh with Shelby Miller. Right hander Miller has a 9.00 ERA to go along with a 0-1 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Astros as -195-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game's total opened at 10.5.
Houston:
Team record: 13-7 SU
Houston is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
Houston is 8-16 ATS in its last 24 games
Houston is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games
Texas:
Team record: 11-8 SU
Texas is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Texas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Texas is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games at home
Next up:
Houston home to Minnesota Monday, April 22
Texas at Oakland Monday, April 22