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Detroit Tigers vs. Houston Astros
The Houston Astros will be trying to extend a winning streak on Sunday when they take on the Detroit Tigers at Minute Maid Park.
Right hander Wily Peralta will take the mound for the Tigers to start this game. Peralta is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.
The Astros will counter Peralta with Jake Odorizzi. Right hander Odorizzi has a 4.15 ERA to go along with a 2-2 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Astros as -170-moneyline favorites versus the Tigers, while the game's total opened at 8.5.
Last time out for Houston, they were a 3-2 winner as they battled the Tigers on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Astros at -190 were rewarded, while the 5 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Detroit, they were a 3-2 loser as they battled the Astros on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Astros at -190 were rewarded, while the 5 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Detroit:
Team record: 8-18 SU
Current Streak: lost 4 straight games.
Detroit is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games
Detroit is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Houston:
Team record: 17-11 SU
Current Streak: won 6 straight games.
Houston is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Houston's last 8 games
Next up:
Detroit home to Oakland Monday, May 9
Houston at Minnesota Tuesday, May 10