MLB 5*
(MLB) Texas vs. Houston, 06/15/2021 8:10 PM, Score: 3 - 6
Total: 8.50 | -105.00 Under
Result: Loss
Rangers (Gibson) @ Astros (McCulluers) 8:10 PM ET
Game# 921-922
Play On: Under 8.5 (5*)

I know Houston has been red-hot offensively, so then why is this total not 9.0 or greater? The answer is because of the Rangers starting pitcher Kyle Gibson who is slated to start tonight and is enjoying a superb season thus far. Specifically speaking, Gibson has an excellent 2.14 ERA and 1.01 WHIP during 12 starts in 2021. That includes displaying brilliant form over his last 3 starts while compiling a 1.56 ERA and 0.98 WHIP. Since the start of last season, Gibson has made 4 starts against Houston and had a terrific 0.96 ERA during those outings. Gibson has also been brilliant in his last 4 starts at Minute Maid Park in Houston while recording a 1.57 ERA and 0.78 WHIP during those appearances.

The Astros Lance McCullers Jr. will take the mound tonight and he’s displayed great form over his last 3 starts with a 1.89 ERA in 19.0 innings of work. McCullers last 4 against Texas have all occurred since 2020 and he dominated the Rangers in those outings which is evidenced by him registering a 1.23 ERA while doing so. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.