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Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers
The Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers will meet on the field at Globe Life Field on Tuesday in a battle of division rivals.
Right hander Zack Greinke will take the mound for the Astros to start this game. Greinke is 11-5 this season with a 3.66 ERA.
Starting this game for the Rangers will be Jordan Lyles. The right hander has a 5.43 ERA to go along with a 8-11 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Astros as -201-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game's total opened at 8.
Last time out for Texas, they were a 15-1 loser as they battled the Astros on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Astros at -176 were rewarded, while the 16 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Houston, they were a 15-1 winner as they battled the Rangers on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Astros at -176 were rewarded, while the 16 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Houston:
Team record: 84-59 SU
Houston is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Houston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Houston is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Texas
Texas:
Team record: 53-90 SU
Texas is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games at home
Texas is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Houston
Texas is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing Houston
Next up:
Houston at Texas Wednesday, September 15