New York at Houston

New York used three relievers who threw 47 pitches in its comeback opening day win, 5-4, last night. They start Carlos Rodon tonight, who is off a terrible campaign with a 3-8 record and a 6.85 ERA. He allowed far too many free passes (28 walks) in 64+ ininngs along with 65 hits allowed. That's dangerous against a Houston squad that was fifth in on-base percentage and runs scored in 2023. The Astros go with 27-year-old Cristian Javier, who started Game 7 of the ALCS. For his career, he has a 3.57 ERA with 537 Ks in 466+ innings. Houston is 44-26 when the money line is +125 to -125 and Javier is 15-3 when the line is +125 to -125. Play Houston.