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Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers
The Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Globe Life Field.
The Astros will trot Justin Verlander out to the mound in this one. Right hander Verlander has a 10-7 record and a 3.34 ERA this season.
It'll be Max Scherzer toeing the rubber for the Rangers in this contest. Right hander Scherzer is 12-5 with a 3.55 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Rangers as -120-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game's total opened at 8.5.
Last time out for Texas, they were a 14-1 loser as they battled the Astros on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Astros at -105 were rewarded, while the 15 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Houston, they were a 14-1 winner as they battled the Rangers on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Astros at -105 were rewarded, while the 15 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Houston:
Team record: 79-61 SU
Houston is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games
Houston is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Houston's last 17 games
Texas:
Team record: 76-62 SU
Texas is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Texas is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas's last 6 games
Next up:
Houston home to San Diego Friday, September 8
Texas home to Oakland Friday, September 8