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Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers
The division rival Houston Astros and Texas Rangers are set to renew hostilities on Tuesday when they meet at Globe Life Field.
The Astros will trot Jose Urquidy out to the mound in this one. Right hander Urquidy has a 5-3 record and a 5.04 ERA this season.
It'll be Dane Dunning toeing the rubber for the Rangers in this contest. Right hander Dunning is 1-4 with a 4.41 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Astros as -130-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game's total opened at 9.
Texas was a 5-3 winner in its last match on the road against the Astros. They won as +136 underdogs, while the total score of 8 made winners of UNDER bettors.
In their last action, Houston was a 5-3 loser on the road against the Rangers. Bettors on Texas at 136 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (8) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Houston:
Team record: 37-24 SU
Houston is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Houston's last 24 games
Texas:
Team record: 29-31 SU
Current Streak: won 3 straight games.
Texas is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Texas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Texas is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games at home
Next up:
Houston at Texas Wednesday, June 15