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Houston Astros vs. Cleveland Guardians
The Houston Astros and the Cleveland Guardians will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Progressive Field.
The Astros will pin their hopes on the pitching of right hander Hunter Brown in this game. Brown has a 8-3 record and a 1.83 ERA this season.
Brown's opponent in this one will be Gavin Williams. The Guardians right hander has a 3.79 ERA to go along with a 5-3 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Astros as -133-moneyline favorites versus the Guardians, while the game's total opened at 7.
Last time out for Cleveland, they were a 4-2 loser as they battled the Astros on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Astros at -125 were rewarded, while the 6 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Houston, they were a 4-2 winner as they battled the Guardians on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Astros at -125 were rewarded, while the 6 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Houston:
Team record: 35-28 SU
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games
Houston is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Cleveland:
Team record: 33-28 SU
Cleveland is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games
Cleveland is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Houston
Next up:
Houston at Cleveland Sunday, June 8