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 Houston Rockets and the Portland Trail Blazers will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Rose Garden.

Oddsmakers currently have the Trail Blazers listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Rockets, while the game's total is sitting at 202.

Houston won its last outing, a 91-89 result against the Hornets on February 27. The Rockets covered in that game as a 6-point underdog, while the 180 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

Portland was a 90-83 loser in its last match at home against the Hawks. They failed to cover the 5?point spread as favorites, while the total score of 173 sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Houston: Team record: 30-31 SU, 31-28-2 ATS Current streak: won 4 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 7 of last 8 games is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing on the road against Portland

When playing on Tuesday are 6-4 Before playing LA Clippers are 5-5 After playing New Orleans are 6-4 After a win are 6-4

Portland: Team record: 33-26 SU, 28-27-4 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Houston The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing at home against Houston is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games

When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing Sacramento are 5-5 After playing Atlanta are 6-4 After a loss are 6-4

Next up: Houston at LA Clippers, Wednesday, March 2 Portland at Sacramento, Wednesday, March 2

 

NBA Preview: Houston Rockets vs. Portland Trail Blazers

NBA Preview: Dallas Mavericks vs. Houston Rockets

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Saturday when the Dallas Mavericks and the Houston Rockets meet at Toyota Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Mavericks listed as 1-point favorites versus the Rockets, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Dallas lost its last outing, a 121-120 result against the Nuggets on February 10. The Mavericks covered in that game as a 3-point underdog, while the 241 combined points took the game OVER the total.

The Rockets were a 112-108 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Timberwolves. They failed to cover the 9?point spread as favorites, while the total score (220) made winners of OVER bettors.

Dallas: Team record: 37-16 SU, 27-24-2 ATS

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games on the road is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road

When playing on Saturday are 5-5 Before playing Sacramento are 6-4 After playing Denver are 3-7 After a loss are 3-7

Houston: Team record: 25-29 SU, 27-25-2 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing at home against Dallas The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 6 games when playing Dallas The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 6 games at home

When playing on Saturday are 6-4 Before playing Denver are 6-4 After playing Minnesota are 4-6 After a loss are 4-6

Next up: Dallas home to Sacramento, Wednesday, February 16 Houston home to Denver, Monday, February 14

 

Mavericks vs. Rockets

NBA Preview: Houston Rockets vs. Atlanta Hawks

The Houston Rockets and the Atlanta Hawks will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Philips Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Hawks listed as 7½-point favorites versus the Rockets, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Houston lost its last outing, a 110-105 result against the Hornets on January 14. The Rockets failed to cover in that game as a 2-point favorite, while the 215 combined points took the game OVER the total.

Atlanta won its last outing, a 104-101 result against the Raptors on January 12. The Hawks failed to cover in that game as a 4-point favorite, while the 205 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

Houston: Team record: 17-23 SU, 18-20-2 ATS Current streak: lost 2 straight games.

The total has gone UNDER in 12 of last 18 games when playing Atlanta The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 9 games when playing on the road against Atlanta is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games on the road is 4-7-1 ATS in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Atlanta

When playing on Saturday are 4-6 Before playing Milwaukee are 5-5 After playing New Orleans are 6-4 After a loss are 5-5

Atlanta: Team record: 26-14 SU, 19-21 ATS Current streak: won 5 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games at home

When playing on Saturday are 7-3 Before playing Sacramento are 4-6 After playing Toronto are 8-2 After a win are 6-4

Next up: Houston home to Milwaukee, Monday, January 17 Atlanta home to Sacramento, Monday, January 17

 

 

Rockets vs. Hawks