This is a 9* play on HOUSTON

Everyone expects the Astros to coast to another AL West pennant as they're set to be much healthier in the second half and that means trouble for the other four teams in the division. The 'Stros have already opened up a 6.5-game advantage over the rest of the field and today will look to make it two straight over the Angels. It was a 4-0 shutout on Saturday, led by Gerrit Cole, who increased his MLB-leading strikeout total to 170. Because it's not Cole or Justin Verlander starting today's game, we're able to get a much cheaper price on Houston and it makes sense to grab it. Jose Urquidy is making his second career start and he should pitch just fine here. Probably a lot better than Angels starter Suarez, who has a 6.13 ERA and 1.50 WHIP his last three starts. Houston is 5-1 off a shutout win this season and continues to dominated the rest of the West, going 25-7 in all division games. They are also 32-14 at home. The Angels are far too mediocre to compete with a team like the Astros. Play on HOUSTON

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