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Houston Astros vs. Milwaukee Brewers
The Houston Astros and the Milwaukee Brewers will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at American Family Field in an interleague contest.
The Astros will trot Brandon Bielak out to the mound in this one. Right hander Bielak has a 1-1 record and a 2.89 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Brewers will be Adrian Houser. The right hander has a 3.07 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Brewers as -111-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game's total opened at 10.
Milwaukee won its last outing, a 6-0 result against the Astros on May 23. Bettors who backed the Brewers at 110 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (6) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Last time out for Houston, they were a 6-0 loser as they battled the Brewers on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Brewers at 110 were rewarded, while the 6 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Houston:
Team record: 28-20 SU
Houston is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games
Houston is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
Milwaukee:
Team record: 26-22 SU
Milwaukee is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Milwaukee is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Houston
Next up:
Houston at Oakland Friday, May 26
Milwaukee home to San Francisco Thursday, May 25