Texas at Houston

Two of the top seven teams in runs scored clash in Houston, a good offensive park. Texas ranks third in runs scored, sixth in on-base percentage, and seventh in slugging. The Rangers are stuck with soft throwing Lance Lynn (5.75 ERA) on the mound with batters hitting .294 off him. Texas is on a 7-1-1 run OVER the total on the road. Houston ranks seventh in runs scored, third in on-base percentage and slugging, and is 6-0-2 OVER the total at home against losing teams. Justin Verlander has faced Texas twice already with a 4.09 ERA in 11 innings and the OVER is 10-4 when he faces the AL West. Play the OVER.