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Texas Rangers vs. Houston Astros

The Texas Rangers and the Houston Astros will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Minute Maid Park.

Right hander Lance Lynn will take the mound for the Rangers to start this game. Lynn is 4-2 this season with a 5.75 ERA.

Lynn's opponent in this one will be Justin Verlander. The Astros right hander has a 2.86 ERA to go along with a 5-1 record this season.

Oddsmakers opened the Astros as -245-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game's total opened at 8.5.

Last time out for Houston, they were a 4-2 winner as they battled the Rangers on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Astros at -176 were rewarded, while the 6 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Last time out for Texas, they were a 4-2 loser as they battled the Astros on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Astros at -176 were rewarded, while the 6 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Texas:
Team record: 17-18 SU
Texas is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Texas is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games

Houston:
Team record: 23-15 SU
Houston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games

Next up:
Texas at Houston Saturday, May 11