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Houston Astros vs. Detroit Tigers
The fans at Comerica Park will be treated to a game between the Houston Astros and the Detroit Tigers when they take their seats on Wednesday.
The Astros will trot Cristian Javier out to the mound in this one. Right hander Javier has a 8-9 record and a 3.01 ERA this season.
The Tigers will counter Javier with Joey Wentz. Left hander Wentz has a 4.05 ERA to go along with a 1-1 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Astros as -345-moneyline favorites versus the Tigers, while the game's total opened at 8.5.
Detroit was a 6-3 loser in its last match on the road against the Astros. They lost as +190 underdogs, while the total score of 9 made winners of OVER bettors.
Houston won its last outing, a 6-3 result against the Tigers on September 13. Bettors who backed the Astros at -230 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (9) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Houston:
Team record: 92-50 SU
Current Streak: won 3 straight games.
Houston is 14-7 ATS in its last 21 games
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Houston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Detroit:
Team record: 54-88 SU
Current Streak: lost 3 straight games.
Detroit is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games
Detroit is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Detroit's last 8 games
Next up:
Houston home to Oakland Thursday, September 15
Detroit home to Chicago Friday, September 16