Oakland at Houston

The Houston Astros won it all last year, and it seemed like they made a game changer deal just ahead of the trade deadline when they acquired Justin Verlander. Opponents bats have been once again silenced by him in 2018 as they have scored just 2.58 runs per game against him. Houston was shutout 2-0 last night, but they have been 24-13 following a game in which they scored 1 run or less, including 10-3 in their last 13 if they lost at home and are at home again. The last time Verlander took the mound in this spot, he pitched a shutout and is a true stopper for the Astros. Make the play on Houston.