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Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers
The division rival Houston Astros and Texas Rangers are set to renew hostilities on Monday when they meet at Globe Life Field.
The Astros will trot Cristian Javier out to the mound in this one. Right hander Javier has a 3-3 record and a 3.22 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Rangers will be Taylor Hearn. The left hander has a 5.40 ERA to go along with a 4-4 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Astros as -148-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game's total opened at 9.
Texas won its last outing, a 8-6 result against the White Sox on June 12. Bettors who backed the Rangers at 125 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (14) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Houston won its last outing, a 9-4 result against the Marlins on June 12. Bettors who backed the Astros at -250 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (13) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Houston:
Team record: 37-23 SU
Houston is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Houston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games
Texas:
Team record: 28-31 SU
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas's last 7 games
Texas is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games at home
Texas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
Houston at Texas Tuesday, June 14