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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 give the ball to starter Jake Odorizzi in this one. Right hander Odorizzi is 6-7 this season with a 4.28 ERA.
Odorizzi's opponent in this one will be Spencer Howard. The Rangers right hander has a 6.21 ERA to go along with a 0-3 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Astros as -263-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game's total opened at 9.
In their last action, Texas was a 4-3 winner on the road against the Athletics. Bettors on Texas at 160 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (7) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
In their last action, Houston was a 3-1 winner on the road against the Angels. Bettors on Houston at -300 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Houston:
Team record: 83-59 SU
Houston is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games
Houston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games
Texas:
Team record: 53-89 SU
Texas is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Texas is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Texas is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Next up:
Houston at Texas Tuesday, September 14