(Astros -1½ — We really like the favorite in this spot. The line seems off when you consider that although the A's are coming off a 10-9 win over Colorado, that was just their second win in their last 10 games. Tonight's Oakland starter Ross Stripling is 0-3 with an 8.49 ERA in his last three starts, and he'll be opposed by Houston's veteran right-hander Justin Verlander who has owned the A's throughout his career.

This is a play on the Astros on the runline with a 5* rating.