The Houston Astros posted a 5-3 victory in the opener of this two-game series Tuesday night. Under is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings, and I don't think we'll see all the much fireworks tonight either, despite it being 4th of July. Texas left-hander Mike Minor (6-4, 4.64 ERA) who's career numbers against Houston are not all that impressive, but he was 2-0 with a 2.08 ERA in four June starts and owns a 3.44 ERA in nine home starts on the season. Houston hands the ball to Gerrit Cole (9-2, 2.50 ERA) who's season numbers speak for themselves, and he's 3-0 with a 1.33 ERA in four career outings against Texas.

Under is 4-0-1 in Minors last 5 starts overall. Under is 4-1 in Astros last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.

Astros are 7-0 in the last 7 meetings.

8* play on Houston Astros.