8* ASTROS RUNLINE (DESTRUCTION)

The Royals broke a 2-game skid with a 7-4 win here yesterday, but I expect an immediate return to mediocrity this afternoon. This is a massive mismatch on the mound between these starting pitchers, so much so that I believe laying the 1.5 runs and the extra juice for Houston to smash the Royals into smithereens is the correct call. Justin Verlander is 10-3 with a 2.03 ERA this year for the Astros and he's dominated the Royals throughout his career going 23-10 with a 3.20 ERA over 45 appearances. He's also on top form currently, going 4-1 with a miniscule 1.65 ERA over his last 5 starts. His counterpart today is Kris Bubic, who is just 1-5 with a ballooned 7.06 ERA. Bubic has been better of late, but he's clearly overmatched here this afternoon. Lay the 1.5 runs and the juice and expect a rout; the play is Houston on the runline option!

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