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Houston Astros vs. Miami Marlins
The Houston Astros and the Miami Marlins will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at loanDepot park in an interleague contest.
Right hander Justin Verlander will take the mound for the Astros to start this game. Verlander is 7-6 this season with a 3.19 ERA.
Starting this game for the Marlins will be Jesus Luzardo. The left hander has a 3.91 ERA to go along with a 8-7 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Astros as -124-moneyline favorites versus the Marlins, while the game's total opened at 7.5.
In their last action, Miami was a 6-5 loser on the road against the Astros. Bettors on Houston at -124 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (11) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
In their last action, Houston was a 6-5 winner on the road against the Marlins. Bettors on Houston at -124 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (11) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Houston:
Team record: 69-52 SU
Houston is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Houston is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
Houston is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Miami:
Team record: 63-58 SU
Miami is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Miami is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Miami's last 9 games
Next up:
Houston home to Seattle Friday, August 18
Miami at Los Angeles Friday, August 18