Detroit at Houston

Detroit has lost three in a row by 3-2 scores. Just prior to that, they won at the Dodgers, 5-1, besting Clayton Kershaw as a +265 dog. The Tigers also won 3-2 over Pittsburgh. The Tigers are 12-6 after three or more straight losses. Houston has finally turned a corner and started winning, though the offense still hasn't gotten going and is ranked 19th in runs scored, 23rd in on-base percentage, and 14th in slugging. Starter Jake Odorizzi (4.15 ERA) faced the Tigers twice last season and failed to get any wins (5.40 ERA versus Detroit). Also, the Astros are 8-14 after a game where they had four or fewer hits. Play Detroit.