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Houston Astros vs. Chicago Cubs
The fans at Wrigley Field will be treated to a interleague game between the Houston Astros and the Chicago Cubs when they take their seats on Thursday.
The Astros will pin their hopes on the pitching of right hander Justin Verlander in this game. Verlander has a 1-0 record and a 3.00 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Cubs will be Javier Assad. The right hander has a 2.11 ERA to go along with a 2-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Astros as -120-moneyline favorites versus the Cubs, while the game's total opened at 8.
Last time out for Chicago, they were a 4-3 winner as they battled the Astros on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Cubs at -106 were rewarded, while the 7 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Houston, they were a 4-3 loser as they battled the Cubs on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Cubs at -106 were rewarded, while the 7 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Houston:
Team record: 7-18 SU
Current Streak: lost 4 straight games.
Chicago:
Team record: 15-9 SU
Next up:
Houston at Colorado Saturday, April 27
Chicago at Boston Friday, April 26