This is a 9* ASSASSIN on the Houston Astros (10:05 EST).

This is an interesting match-up, as each starting pitcher enters off a dud after an extended stretch of excellence. We think it favors Dallas Keuchel and Houston though. Keuchel (9-10, 3.59) looked terrible against the A's in his last start, but note that he's a very respectable 6-5 with a 3.12 ERA on the road this season. The home side hands the ball to Andrew Heaney (7-7, 4.11) who in fact comes in off back to back poor outings. Heaney's been sharp overall, especially at home but we think it's clear that he's now "running out of gas" at this point of the season. Look for Keuchel and the ASTROS to take advantage.

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