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Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers
The fans at Globe Life Park in Arlington will be treated to a game between the Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers when they take their seats on Friday.
Right hander Gerrit Cole will take the mound for the Astros to start this game. Cole is 9-5 this season with a 3.09 ERA.
Meanwhile, it'll be Jesse Chavez who starts for the Rangers. Right hander Chavez is 3-4 with a 3.30 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Astros as -190-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game's total opened at 10.5.
In their last action, Texas was a 5-0 winner on the road against the Astros. Bettors on Texas at 114 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
In their last action, Houston was a 5-0 loser on the road against the Rangers. Bettors on Texas at 114 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Houston:
Team record: 57-34 SU
Houston is 6-12 ATS in its last 18 games
Houston is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
Houston is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Texas:
Team record: 49-42 SU
Texas is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
Texas is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Texas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Houston at Texas Saturday, July 13