MLB Odds: New-Look Jays Visit Houston - Handicappers Hideaway

The Toronto Blue Jays will have some fresh faces when they visit the
Houston Astros this Wednesday (8:10 PM ET, SNET) in the third game of a
four-game series. Toronto made a handful of deals ahead of the August 1
non-waiver trade deadline, adding pitchers Scott Feldman and Francisco
Liriano while trading away Drew Hutchison and Jesse Chavez.



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It'll be Marco Estrada (3.98 FIP) getting the nod for Toronto on
Wednesday. Estrada has pitched quite well, delivering 11 quality starts
in his last 12 games, but the Jays (59-47, –1.91 betting units) have
lost three of Estrada's last five starts to fall 0.93 units in the red
on a record of 10-8. The under is 12-6 this year with Estrada on the
mound.



Collin McHugh (3.75 FIP) has pitched even better than Estrada, and the
Astros (56-49, –5.54 units) have given him plenty of support at 5.10
runs per game, enough to generate 3.90 units of profit at 13-8 in his 21
starts. But this has still been a frustrating year for McHugh. Opposing
batters have a combined .362 BABIP off McHugh this season, pushing his
ERA all the way up to 4.75.



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Astros visit the surprising White Sox on Wednesday Night - Handicappers Hideaway

The Chicago White Sox will be looking to bounce back on Wednesday when they take on the Houston Astros at U.S. Cellular Field.



The Astros will give the ball to starter Doug Fister in this one. Right hander Fister is 3-3 this season with a 4.22 ERA.



Starting this game for the White Sox will be Mat Latos. The right hander
has a 3.40 ERA to go along with a 5-0 record this season.



Oddsmakers currently have the Astros listed as 108-moneyline favorites versus the White Sox, while the game's total is sitting at 8½.



The White Sox were a 6-5 loser in their most recent outing on the road
against the Astros. That made winners of bettors who got Houston at -128
on the moneyline, while the total score (11) was good news for OVER
bettors.



Last time out for Houston, they were a 6-5 winner as they battled the
White Sox on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Astros at -128 were
rewarded, while the 11 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals
bettors.



Houston:

Team record: 16-24 SU

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games

Houston is 5-14 SU in its last 19 games on the road

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games on the road



Chicago:

Team record: 24-15 SU

Current Streak: lost 3 straight games.

Chi White Sox is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games

The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chi White Sox's last 7 games

Chi White Sox is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home



Next up:

Houston at Chicago Thursday, May 19

Astros visit the surprising White Sox on Wednesday Night - Handicappers Hideaway

The Astros have won 20 out their last 24 at home as they face the Tampa Bay Rays - Handicappers Hideaway

The Astros have won 20 out their last 24 at home as they face the Tampa Bay Rays


The fans at Minute Maid Park will be treated to a game between the
Tampa Bay Rays and the Houston Astros when they take their seats on
Tuesday.


Jake Odorizzi will be the starting pitcher for the Rays on this day. Right hander Odorizzi is 6-6 this season with a 3.09 ERA.


It’ll be Scott Feldman toeing the rubber for the Astros in this
contest. Right hander Feldman is 5-5 with a 4.17 ERA so far this season.


Oddsmakers currently have the Astros listed as 121-moneyline favorites versus the Rays, while the game’s total is sitting at 8.


The Astros were a 9-2 loser in their most recent outing on the road
against the Rays. That made winners of bettors who got Tampa Bay at 149
on the moneyline, while the total score (11) was good news for OVER
bettors.


Tampa Bay was a 9-2 winner in its last match on the road against the
Astros. They won as +149 underdogs, while the total score of 11 made
winners of OVER bettors.


Tampa Bay:

Team record: 59-59

The total has gone OVER in 9 of Tampa Bay’s last 12 games

Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road

The total has gone OVER in 8 of Tampa Bay’s last 11 games on the road

Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston


Houston:

Team record: 64-55

Houston is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston’s last 6 games

Houston is 16-4 SU in its last 20 games at home

The total has gone OVER in 10 of Houston’s last 15 games at home


Next up:

Tampa Bay at Houston Wednesday, August 19


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AL West Preview: Los Angeles Angels vs. Houston Astros - Handicappers Hideaway

AL West Preview: Los Angeles Angels vs. Houston Astros


The Los Angeles Angels and the Houston Astros will meet on the field
at Minute Maid Park on Thursday in a battle of division rivals.


The Angels will pin their hopes on the pitching of right hander Matt
Shoemaker in this game. Shoemaker has a 5-7 record and a 4.55 ERA this
season.


The Astros will counter Shoemaker with Scott Kazmir. Left hander
Kazmir has a 2.24 ERA to go along with a 6-5 record this season.


Oddsmakers currently have the Astros listed as 150-moneyline favorites versus the Angels, while the game’s total is sitting at 7½.


Houston was a 6-3 winner in its last match on the road against the
Angels. They won as -131 favorites, while the total score of 9 made
winners of OVER bettors.


In their last action, Los Angeles was a 6-3 loser on the road against
the Astros. Bettors on Houston at -131 on the moneyline collected their
winnings from that game, while the total score (9) sent OVER bettors
home happy as well.


Los Angeles:

Team record: 55-45

LA Angels is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games

LA Angels is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games

The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels’s last 5 games

LA Angels is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road


Houston:

Team record: 57-45

Houston is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games

Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston’s last 7 games at home

Houston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against LA Angels


Next up:

LA Angels at LA Dodgers Friday, July 31

Houston home to Arizona Friday, July 31


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The Kansas City Royals go for 5th straight as they open a 3 game set in Houston - Handicappers Hideaway

The Kansas City Royals go for 5th straight as they open a 3 game set in Houston



The Kansas City Royals and the Houston Astros will both be trying to
pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Minute Maid Park.



The Royals will give the ball to starter Joe Blanton in this one. Right hander Blanton is 2-0 this season with a 1.73 ERA.



Starting this game for the Astros will be Lance McCullers. The right
hander has a 2.33 ERA to go along with a 3-2 record this season.



Oddsmakers currently have the Astros listed as 127-moneyline favorites versus the Royals, while the game’s total is sitting at 7½.



In their last action, Houston was a 3-1 winner on the road against the
Yankees. Bettors on Houston at -102 on the moneyline collected their
winnings from that game, while the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors
home happy as well.



The Royals were a 5-3 winner in their most recent outing on the road
against the Athletics. That made winners of bettors who got Kansas City
at 126 on the moneyline, while the total score (8) was good news for
OVER bettors.



Kansas City:

Team record: 44-28

Current Streak: won 4 straight games.

Kansas City is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

Kansas City is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games on the road

Kansas City is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Houston

Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston



Houston:

Team record: 44-34

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston’s last 5 games

Houston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home

The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston’s last 9 games at home

Houston is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Kansas City



Next up:

Kansas City at Houston Tuesday, June 30



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June 28th MLB Preview: New York Yankees vs. Houston Astros - Handicappers Hideaway

June 28th MLB Preview: New York Yankees vs. Houston Astros



The fans at Minute Maid Park will be treated to a game between the New
York Yankees and the Houston Astros when they take their seats on
Sunday.



The Yankees will give the ball to starter Michael Pineda in this one. Right hander Pineda is 8-4 this season with a 4.25 ERA.



Starting this game for the Astros will be Collin McHugh. The right
hander has a 4.42 ERA to go along with a 8-3 record this season.



Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 109-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game’s total is sitting at 7½.



In their last action, Houston was a 9-6 loser on the road against the
Yankees. Bettors on New York at -128 on the moneyline collected their
winnings from that game, while the total score (15) sent OVER bettors
home happy as well.



New York was a 9-6 winner in its last match on the road against the
Astros. They won as -128 favorites, while the total score of 15 made
winners of OVER bettors.



New York:

Team record: 41-34

The total has gone OVER in 8 of NY Yankees’s last 10 games

NY Yankees is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games on the road

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees’s last 6 games on the road

NY Yankees is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games when playing Houston



Houston:

Team record: 43-34

Houston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

The total has gone OVER in 11 of Houston’s last 16 games

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston’s last 6 games

Houston is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games at home



Next up:

NY Yankees at LA Angels Monday, June 29

Houston home to Kansas City Monday, June 29



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MLB Preview: Oakland Athletics (13-26) vs. Houston Astros (25-13) - Handicappers Hideaway

MLB Preview





The division rival Oakland Athletics and Houston Astros are set to
renew hostilities on Monday when they meet at Minute Maid Park.





The Athletics will give the ball to starter Drew Pomeranz in this one. Left hander Pomeranz is 2-3 this season with a 4.66 ERA.





Starting this game for the Astros will be Lance McCullers. The right
hander has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.





Oddsmakers currently have the Astros listed as 118-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game’s total is sitting at 8½.





Last time out for Houston, they were a 4-2 winner as they battled the
Blue Jays at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Astros at -141 were
rewarded, while the 6 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals
bettors.





Oakland was a 7-3 loser in its last match at home against the White
Sox. They lost as -134 favorites, while the total score of 10 made
winners of OVER bettors.



Oakland:

Team record: 13-26

Current Streak: lost 4 straight games.

Oakland is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games

The total has gone OVER in 16 of Oakland’s last 22 games

Oakland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road

Oakland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston





Houston:

Team record: 25-13

Current Streak: won 5 straight games.

Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston’s last 6 games

Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston’s last 7 games at home





Next up:

Oakland at Houston Tuesday, May 19





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BetAnySports’ MLB Pick of the Week: Houston Astros vs, Washington Nationals- Tuesday, June 17

Houston Astros vs, Washington Nationals- Tuesday, June 17


BetAnySports’ Line: Nationals -139/129 and the Total is 7 1/2 (over is -120)


The Houston Astros are already 11 games back in the AL West Division
race at 32-39 on the year, but they will be looking to extend the
Washington Nationals’ current losing streak to five games this Tuesday
night when the two clash in Game 1 of this quick two-game interleague
matchup.


The Astros have actually won seven of their last 11 games, but they
head into this series fresh-off a 4-3 loss to Tampa Bay as 150 underdogs
at home this past Sunday on BetAnySports’ closing MLB moneyline.
They lost two of three to the Rays this past weekend after winning
three of four against Arizona in a home-and-home series this past week.
Houston will be on the road for the next six games after posting a 15-19
mark away from home this year. The total has stayed UNDER in five of
its last seven games.


The good news for Astros’ fans in this game is that Dallas Keuchel
will get the start. The left-hander has been the shining star of this
rotation with an 8-3 record in 13 previous starts. He has posed a win in
six of his last seven trips to the mound and his overall ERA this
season is just 2.38 with a 0.99 WHIP. Even with that impressive resume, BetAnySports has opened Houston as a 120 road underdog for this game. The total has been set at seven.


Washington’s recent slide can be primarily attributed to a power
failure throughout its lineup. The Nationals have been outscored 17-4 in
their last four games and they are coming off a three-game sweep at the
hands of St. Louis that knocked them out of first place in the NL East.
Washington now trails Atlanta by a game with an overall record of
35-33. It is 19-15 at Nationals Park this season and the total stayed
UNDER in three of its last four home games.


Look for Tanner Roark to get the call as Washington’s starter for
Tuesday night. The right-hander is coming off a solid outing in which he
allowed just two runs on seven hits in six-plus innings of work against
San Francisco. He is 5-4 on the year in 13 previous starts with an ERA
of 2.92. Roark has a 1.06 WHIP and 66 strikeouts on the year.


BetAnySports total line for Tuesday night’s clash of seven is more
than enough to make a play on the UNDER in this game. The total has
stayed UNDER in four of Washington’s last six games and it is staying
UNDER again in this series opener against Houston.

BetAnySports’ MLB Pick of the Week: Houston Astros vs, Washington Nationals- Tuesday, June 17

MLB Betting: Cruz, Orioles Hard to Overlook in AL East

Two of the hottest commodities in baseball will line up against each
other when Nelson Cruz and the Baltimore Orioles try their luck against
George Springer and the Houston Astros this weekend. Can Cruz add to his
Majors-leading 19 home runs and help the O’s live up to their MLB odds
in the process?


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The Orioles have struggled at times throughout the 2014 campaign but
remain in the thick of a fairly competitive AL East. They currently have
7/2 odds of winning that division and a 28/1 shot on the World Series
futures.


In his first two months with Baltimore, Cruz has powered the
franchise even as it’s been sidetracked with injuries. In addition to
the bombs, he’s also knocked in 48 runs, all with an OBP of .376.


Cruz’s seven home runs in the past nine games are impressive, but so
too are Springer’s six in the past seven. The rookie outfielder has
given Astros fans reason to smile despite the fact that they sit last in
their division as a 500/1 MLB betting long shot.


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commodities see if they can start powering their franchises forward.


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MLB Betting: Cruz, Orioles Hard to Overlook in AL East

The Astros Send Keuchel to the Hill to Face Maurer and the Mariners

The division rival Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners are set to renew hostilities on Saturday when they meet at Safeco Field.




The Astros will give the ball to starter Dallas Keuchel in this one. Left hander Keuchel is 5-2 this season with a 2.92 ERA.




The Mariners will counter Keuchel with Brandon Maurer. Right hander
Maurer has a 6.00 ERA to go along with a 1-2 record this season.




Oddsmakers currently have the Mariners listed as 124-moneyline
favorites versus the Astros, while the game’s total is sitting at 7½.




In their last action, Houston was a 6-1 loser on the road against the
Mariners. Bettors on Seattle at -245 on the moneyline collected their
winnings from

that game, while the total score (7) sent PUSH bettors home happy as well.




Houston:



Team record: 17-32



Current Streak: lost 4 straight games.



Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games



Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road



The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Houston’s last 10 games on the road



Houston is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Seattle






Seattle:



Team record: 24-23



Seattle is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games



The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle’s last 6 games



Seattle is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Houston



Seattle is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Houston






Next up:



Houston at Seattle Sunday, May 25






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The Astros Send Keuchel to the Hill to Face Maurer and the Mariners

MLB Odds: Jose Abreu Dominant in First Year Out of Cuba

The Chicago White Sox aren’t exactly frontrunners to win the World
Series this fall, what with their 75/1 MLB futures and all, but their
first-year first-baseman Jose Abreu has given them every reason to feel
special. In his premier season out of the Cuban league, Abreu has taken
the major league by storm.




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Abreu’s impact from an individual perspective has been astronomical.
His 15 home runs currently lead the MLB by a considerable margin and his
ability to knock in runs and smoke doubles is no less than elite.




This weekend the White Sox will get a chance to chip away at the AL
Central Division status quo as they hit the road against a Houston
Astros club that hasn’t exactly been gangbusters in 2014.




Last in the American League, Houston has failed to improve upon their
business-as-usual basement dwelling. The White Sox would be wise to go
all out in hopes of closing the gap that stands between themselves and
the Tigers and Royals who sit ahead of them in their division.




In addition to watching how Chicago handles the slate of winnable
games, the MLB betting community will pay special attention to the man
who’s reinvigorated the franchise. Don’t miss one of the game’s next
power hitters.




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MLB Odds: Jose Abreu Dominant in First Year Out of Cuba

Last weekend, the Milwaukee Brewers played host to the Houston Astros and unceremoniously swept them out of town. The rematch begins Friday when the Brew Crew travel to Texas for a three-game series starting Friday night.

Last Saturday, Yovani Gallardo won his 12th game of the season when his Brewers defeated J.A. Happ 6-2. Those two take the hill again on Friday. Other pitching matchups include Chris Narveson against Brett Myers on Saturday and Zack Greinke against Bud Norris on Sunday.

The Brewers are currently first in a tight NL Central race with a 62-50 record and have 14/1 odds of winning the World Series. The Astros are about as out of it as they can be, 24.5 games behind, the greatest gap in the majors.

Milwaukee is trying to make this the year they get that first World Series win. Prince Fielder and Ryan Braun have gone wild, combining for 52 home runs and 152 RBIs at this point. Staying that hot will be key as they try to get to the postseason for just the second time since 2008.

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NL Central-Leading Milwaukee Brewers take on Houston Astros

The Washington Nationals and the Houston Astros will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Minute Maid Park.

Righthander Livan Hernandez will take the mound for the Nationals to start this game. Hernandez is 5-9 this season with a 4.09 ERA.

Starting this game for the Astros will be Brett Myers. The righthander has a 4.86 ERA to go along with a 3-10 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Astros listed as 112-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total is sitting at 8.

Washington lost its last outing, a 7-6 result against the Astros on July 19. Bettors who backed the Astros at +138 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (13) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Team records: Washington: 48-49 SU Houston: 32-65 SU

Washington most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 2-8 Before playing LA Dodgers are 3-7 After playing Houston are 5-5 After a loss are 6-4

Houston most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 4-6 Before playing Chi Cubs are 5-5 After playing Washington are 7-3 After a win are 2-8

A few trends to consider: Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston The total has gone OVER in 12 of Washington's last 16 games when playing Houston The total has gone OVER in 8 of Washington's last 11 games when playing on the road against Houston Washington is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington The total has gone OVER in 12 of Houston's last 16 games when playing Washington The total has gone OVER in 8 of Houston's last 11 games when playing at home against Washington The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games

Next up: Washington at LA Dodgers, Friday, July 22 Houston at Chi Cubs, Friday, July 22

MLB Preview: Washington Nationals vs. Houston Astros

The Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Rangers Ballpark in an interleague contest.

The Astros will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Brett Myers in this game. Myers has a 3-6 record and a 4.75 ERA this season.

Myers's opponent in this one will be Colby Lewis. The Rangers righthander has a 4.80 ERA to go along with a 6-7 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 187-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game's total is sitting at 9½.

In their last action, Houston was a 5-4 loser on the road against the Rangers. Bettors on Texas at -215 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (9) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Current streak: Houston has lost 3 straight games. Texas has won 2 straight games.

Team records: Houston: 27-48 SU Texas: 40-35 SU

Houston most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 4-6 Before playing Tampa Bay are 5-4 After playing Texas are 2-8 After a loss are 3-7

Texas most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 8-2 Before playing NY Mets are 2-4 After playing Houston are 7-3 After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games when playing Texas Houston is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road Houston is 4-14 SU in its last 18 games Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Texas Texas is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Houston Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Houston The total has gone OVER in 6 of Texas's last 8 games at home

Next up: Houston home to Tampa Bay, Friday, June 24 Texas home to NY Mets, Friday, June 24

Interleague Play Preview: Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers

The Atlanta Braves and the Houston Astros will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Minute Maid Park.

Righthander Derek Lowe will take the mound for the Braves to start this game. Lowe is 3-4 this season with a 3.73 ERA.

It'll be Wandy Rodriguez toeing the rubber for the Astros in this contest. Lefthander Rodriguez is 3-3 with a 3.41 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 127-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.

Last time out for Atlanta, they were a 4-1 winner as they battled the Astros on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Braves at -155 were rewarded, while the 5 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Current streak: Atlanta has won 6 straight games. Houston has lost 4 straight games.

Team records: Atlanta: 38-28 SU Houston: 24-42 SU

Atlanta most recently: When playing on Monday are 6-4 Before playing NY Mets are 7-3 After playing Houston are 8-2 After a win are 7-3

Houston most recently: When playing on Monday are 5-5 Before playing Pittsburgh are 4-6 After playing Atlanta are 1-9 After a loss are 2-8

A few trends to consider: Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston's last 8 games The total has gone OVER in 11 of Houston's last 15 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games when playing at home against Atlanta Houston is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games

Next up: Atlanta home to NY Mets, Tuesday, June 14 Houston home to Pittsburgh, Tuesday, June 14

MLB Preview: Atlanta Braves vs. Houston Astros

The Houston Astros and the Cincinnati Reds will meet on the field at Great American Ball Park on Thursday in a battle of division rivals.

Righthander Brett Myers will take the mound for the Astros to start this game. Myers is 1-1 this season with a 3.72 ERA.

The Reds will counter Myers with Homer Bailey. Righthander Bailey has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Reds listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game's total is sitting at 8.

The Astros were a 3-2 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Reds. That made winners of bettors who got Cincinnati at -185 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for UNDER bettors.

Team records: Houston: 12-18 SU Cincinnati: 15-15 SU

Houston most recently: When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing Pittsburgh are 5-5 After playing Cincinnati are 4-6 After a loss are 7-3

Cincinnati most recently: When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Chi Cubs are 8-2 After playing Houston are 5-5 After a win are 1-9

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games when playing Cincinnati The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati Cincinnati is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games when playing at home against Houston Cincinnati is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing Houston The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games at home

Next up: Houston at Pittsburgh, Friday, May 6 Cincinnati at Chi Cubs, Friday, May 6

MLB Preview: Houston Astros vs. Cincinnati Reds