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Detroit Tigers vs. Houston Astros
The Detroit Tigers and the Houston Astros will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Minute Maid Park.
The Tigers will pin their hopes on the pitching of right hander Casey Mize in this game. Mize has a 0-0 record and a 2.25 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Astros will be Zack Greinke. The right hander has a 1.38 ERA to go along with a 1-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Astros as -225-moneyline favorites versus the Tigers, while the game's total opened at 8.5.
Houston was a 7-3 loser in its last match on the road against the Athletics. They lost as -148 favorites, while the total score of 10 made winners of OVER bettors.
The Tigers were a 5-2 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Indians. That made winners of bettors who got Cleveland at -166 on the moneyline, while the total score (7) was good news for UNDER bettors.
Detroit:
Team record: 3-6 SU
Current Streak: lost 4 straight games.
Detroit is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Houston
Detroit is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing Houston
Detroit is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston:
Team record: 6-3 SU
Houston is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Detroit
Houston is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing Detroit
Houston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Detroit
Next up:
Detroit at Houston Tuesday, April 13