Houston at Texas

Houston plays its third straight road game today and they are on a 6-7 run, losing six times as a favorite. They lost 8-1 here yesterday as a -200 favorite. The Astros have lost five of seven on the road and have dropped eight of 11 against state rival Texas. Starter Jose Urquidy is strong at home but has a 3.83 ERA on the road and the team is 8-14 after a loss by four runs or more. Texas is playing well, on a 10-5 run, and plays its third straight home game. The Rangers are 65-52 at home off an upset win over a division rival as a home dog, so back the home dog again. Play Texas.