I predict Houston will take care of its business on the road Friday in Cleveland. Cristian Javier is one of the top pitchers in the game and has allowed just one earned run total in four career starts vs. the Guardians, with 17 Ks in 14.1 frames. He's 7-1 with a 2.48 ERA and a 0.99 WHIP this season and has held four straight opponents to one run apiece.

The Astros hit well enough against left-handed pitching (.254/.321/.431/.752) to justify a bet at -120 on the defending WS champs to beat Logan Allen and the Guardians.