Houston comes into this game 5-2 in their last 7 games. Houston scored at least 7 runs in their last 6 wins. Houston is starting Framber Valdez in this game. Valdez has struggled as of late. Valdez had allowed 5, 4 and 6 earned runs in his three starts before a no hitter against Cleveland on August 1st. After that no hitter Valdez allowed 6 earned runs in his last start including 2 home runs.

Miami comes into this game having won 4 of their last 5 games. 3 of Miami’s last 4 games have gone OVER 7.5. Miami is starting Braxton Garrett in this game. Garrett has allowed at least 3 earned runs in 5 of his last 7 starts. Garrett has pitched less then 6 innings in 5 of his last 7 starts.

Miami and Houston are 4th and 5th in OPS against left handed pitchers. Both teams have been going OVER 7.5 and both pitchers have been giving up runs. Take the OVER 7.5 in this one.

Pick: Over 7.5