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Texas Rangers vs. Houston Astros
The division rival Texas Rangers and Houston Astros are set to renew hostilities on Thursday when they meet at Minute Maid Park.
Right hander Mike Foltynewicz will take the mound for the Rangers to start this game. Foltynewicz is 1-3 this season with a 4.50 ERA.
Starting this game for the Astros will be Cristian Javier. The right hander has a 2.90 ERA to go along with a 3-1 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Astros as -190-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game's total opened at 9.
Last time out for Houston, they were a 9-1 winner as they battled the Angels on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Astros at -160 were rewarded, while the 10 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Texas, they were a 4-2 loser as they battled the Giants on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Giants at -142 were rewarded, while the 6 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Texas:
Team record: 18-20 SU
Texas is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games
Texas is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Texas is 12-5 ATS in its last 17 games on the road
Houston:
Team record: 20-17 SU
Houston is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Houston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games
Next up:
Texas at Houston Friday, May 14