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Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers
The fans at Globe Life Field will be treated to a game between the Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers when they take their seats on Saturday.
The Astros will pin their hopes on the pitching of left hander Framber Valdez in this game. Valdez has a 8-4 record and a 2.94 ERA this season.
Valdez's opponent in this one will be Kolby Allard. The Rangers left hander has a 4.86 ERA to go along with a 3-10 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Astros as -263-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game's total opened at 8.
Texas was a 5-4 loser in its last match on the road against the Astros. They lost as +173 underdogs, while the total score of 9 made winners of PUSH bettors.
Houston won its last outing, a 5-4 result against the Rangers on August 27. Bettors who backed the Astros at -183 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (9) sent PUSH bettors to the payout window.
Houston:
Team record: 76-52 SU
Current Streak: won 3 straight games.
Houston is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Houston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Houston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Texas
Texas:
Team record: 44-84 SU
Current Streak: lost 3 straight games.
Texas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games
Texas is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Houston at Texas Sunday, August 29