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Miami Marlins vs. Houston Astros
The Miami Marlins and the Houston Astros will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Minute Maid Park in an interleague contest.
The Marlins will pin their hopes on the pitching of right hander Pablo Lopez in this game. Lopez has a 4-2 record and a 2.32 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Astros will be Luis Garcia. The right hander has a 3.07 ERA to go along with a 3-4 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Astros as -192-moneyline favorites versus the Marlins, while the game's total opened at 8.
Last time out for Houston, they were a 6-3 loser as they battled the Mariners on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Mariners at 119 were rewarded, while the 9 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Miami, they were a 7-4 winner as they battled the Nationals on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Marlins at -140 were rewarded, while the 11 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Miami:
Team record: 25-30 SU
Current Streak: won 3 straight games.
Miami is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
Miami is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games
Houston:
Team record: 36-21 SU
Houston is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Houston's last 20 games
Next up:
Miami at Houston Saturday, June 11