This is a 10* RUNLINE BK on the Guardians.

The Guardians are 19-10 after back-to-back losses, including in yesterday's series opener here, a competitive 10-9 setback.

Cleveland is also still 11-6 on the road this year, despite those two straight losses.

The Astros are just 10-19, including only 5-9 at home. That of course has a lot to do with the fact that they started the year with several key injuries to their rotation and line-up.

One of those injuries was to starter Justin Verlander (1-0, 1.74 ERA). Clearly it's difficult to say anything negative about Verlander, so I won't bother.

I just think that Triston McKenzie (2-2, 4.91), who gave up two runs over five innings in a no-decision to the Red Sox last time out, will be able to match pace.

While I do think an outright victory is possible for the visitors, the value here lies in laying the small price for the extra 1.5 runs of insurance.

Lay the price, the play is CLEVELAND on the RUNLINE option.

Good luck, NP