Texas at Houston

Texas has a winning road record and a strong offense. Texas had 14 hits and three home runs in a 7-6 win here yesterday, and the Rangers are 24-9 on the road against a team with a winning record. Yovani Gallardo (2.62 ERA) has been a great addition, entering the break with a 4-2 mark and 1.29 ERA across his last 10 outings. He is 14-3 with a 2.72 ERA in 18 starts versus the Astros. The Rangers are 35-17 vs. a team with a winning record and 7-3 as a road underdog of +151 to +200. Houston has well-rested Dallas Keuchel going, but the Astros are 0-7 when he starts with seven or more days of rest. Houston is on a stumbling 1-7 run, including 0-6 against a right-handed starter. With Texas 49-21 against the Astros, including 4-1 here in Houston, grab the big dog. Play Texas.