Houston at Chicago

Houston is favored but on a 3-5 run losing four times as chalk. This will be their eighth road game over the last 11 contests. The Astros are on a 14-21 run on the road, 8-14 versus lefty starters, and 14-25 as a favorite of -150 or less. Hunter Brown (5.00 ERA) has a 6.93 ERA on the road this season where batters are hitting .318 off him. Houston is 4-10 in his appearances (13 starts) and the bullpen is ranked 17th in WHIP. Chicago has won three of five, including cashing as underdogs of +145 and +155. Garrett Crochet (3.16 ERA) has a 2.36 ERA at home, though the bullpen is 29th in WHIP. Back the home dog in an offensive show. Play Chicago + OVER the total.