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Texas Rangers vs. Houston Astros
The division rival Texas Rangers and Houston Astros are set to renew hostilities on Wednesday when they meet at Daikin Park.
The Rangers will trot Jacob deGrom out to the mound in this one. Right hander deGrom has a 12-7 record and a 2.82 ERA this season.
Meanwhile, it'll be Cristian Javier who starts for the Astros. Right hander Javier is 1-3 with a 4.78 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Rangers as -1900-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game's total opened at 7.5.
Last time out for Houston, they were a 6-5 winner as they battled the Rangers on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Astros at 100 were rewarded, while the 11 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Texas, they were a 6-5 loser as they battled the Astros on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Astros at 100 were rewarded, while the 11 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Texas:
Team record: 79-73 SU
Current Streak: lost 3 straight games.
Texas is 13-6 ATS in its last 19 games
Texas is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas's last 7 games
Houston:
Team record: 83-69 SU
Houston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games
Next up:
Texas home to Miami Friday, September 19
Houston home to Seattle Friday, September 19