The Houston Astros will be desperate to end a four-game skid as they open a three-game series at Seattle Monday night. They've won five of seven off four straight losses since the beginning of the 2016 season, and this is an excellent price on the reigning World Series champions to end the skid.

Houston right-hander Gerrit Cole (10-2, 2.54 ERA) held Seattle scoreless through seven innings on April 18 and Astros are 9-2 in Cole's last 11 road starts. Seattle left-hander James Paxton (8-4, 3.70 ERA) is a quality pitcher, but I don't see him outdueling Cole here. We can also note that Paxton will make his first start since July 12 and Mariners are 1-4 in his last 5 starts with 17 or more days of rest.

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