Dallas Keuchel and the Houston Astros try to regain 1st place in the AL West from the Rangers

The Houston Astros will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Wednesday when they take on the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park.

The Astros will trot Dallas Keuchel out to the mound in this one. Left hander Keuchel has a 17-7 record and a 2.22 ERA this season.

Starting this game for the Rangers will be Martin Perez. The left hander has a 5.43 ERA to go along with a 2-5 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Astros listed as 150-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game’s total is sitting at 8½.

Texas won its last outing, a 6-5 result against the Astros on September 15. Bettors who backed the Rangers at -115 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (11) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

In their last action, Houston was a 6-5 loser on the road against the Rangers. Bettors on Texas at -115 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (11) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

Houston:
Team record: 77-68
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Houston is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Texas
Houston is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Texas

Texas:
Team record: 77-67
Current Streak: won 3 straight games.
Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Texas’s last 12 games
Texas is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Texas’s last 9 games at home

Next up:
Houston at Texas Thursday, September 17

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