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Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers
Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Friday when the Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers meet at Globe Life Field.
The Astros will pin their hopes on the pitching of right hander Hunter Brown in this game. Brown has a 0-0 record and a 0.00 ERA this season.
It'll be Cody Bradford toeing the rubber for the Rangers in this contest. Left hander Bradford is 1-0 with a 3.60 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Astros as -132-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game's total opened at 9.5.
Last time out for Texas, they were a 4-1 winner as they battled the Rays on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Rangers at 110 were rewarded, while the 5 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Houston, they were a 8-0 winner as they battled the Blue Jays on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Astros at -150 were rewarded, while the 8 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Houston:
Team record: 2-5 SU
Houston is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games
Houston is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games
Texas:
Team record: 4-2 SU
Texas is 17-8 ATS in its last 25 games
Texas is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
Texas is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Next up:
Houston at Texas Saturday, April 6