Houston is starting Justin Verlander in this game. Verlander lost his first start back in Houston giving up 2 runs over 7 innings. Verlander had won his previous 3 starts with the NY Mets. Verlander has allowed 2 or fewer earned runs in 7 of his last 8 starts.

Los Angeles is starting Reid Detmers in this game. Detmers is 2-8 on the season with a 4.78 ERA. Detmers is 0-3 in his last 5 starts. The Angels are 1-4 in his last 5 starts. Detmers has faced Houston twice this year allowing 4 earned runs in both games.

Houston is 7-3 against the LA Angels this season winning 5 of the 7 games by multiple runs. The Angels are 2-7 in their last 9 games losing 5 of the 7 by multiple runs. Houston is 7-3 in their last 10 winning 5 of the 7 games by multiple runs. Take Houston on the runline for the best value in this game.

Pick: Houston Astros -1.5