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Houston Astros vs. Cleveland Guardians
The fans at Progressive Field will be treated to a game between the Houston Astros and the Cleveland Guardians when they take their seats on Sunday.
Cristian Javier will be the starting pitcher for the Astros on this day. Right hander Javier is 6-7 this season with a 3.24 ERA.
It'll be Triston McKenzie toeing the rubber for the Guardians in this contest. Right hander McKenzie is 7-8 with a 3.38 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Astros as -161-moneyline favorites versus the Guardians, while the game's total opened at 8.
Cleveland won its last outing, a 4-1 result against the Astros on August 06. Bettors who backed the Guardians at 138 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Houston was a 4-1 loser in its last match on the road against the Guardians. They lost as -162 favorites, while the total score of 5 made winners of UNDER bettors.
Houston:
Team record: 70-39 SU
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston's last 7 games
Houston is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Houston is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games on the road
Cleveland:
Team record: 55-52 SU
Cleveland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cleveland's last 8 games
Cleveland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Houston home to Texas Tuesday, August 9
Cleveland at Detroit Tuesday, August 9