8:10 PM Minnesota Twins @ Houston Astros

Twins: +260
Astros: -320
Total: 8

The Astros begin a 6-game homestand on against the Twins after dropping 4 of 7 games on their road trip. The Astros are expected to start Justin Verlander (15-3, 1.95 ERA) for the series opener and he is tied for the major league lead in wins, and has the best ERA of starting pitchers. Verlander is winless in his past 2 starts after giving up 6 runs on 13 hits with 11 strikeouts over 13 innings. Verlander is 21-10 with a 2.82 ERA in 39 career starts against the Twins. The Twins are going with right-hander Aaron Sanchez (3-3, 7.68 ERA) and this will be his second appearance with Minnesota after he allowed 2 runs on 4 hits and 2 walks with 8 strikeouts over 5 innings in the Twins’ 5-3 win over the Tigers in his first start. Sanchez opened the season with the Washington Nationals before being released on May 31. He signed with Minnesota on June 6. Sanchez is 3-2 with a 6.20 ERA in 7 career appearances against the Astros and was part of a combined no-hitter against Houston back in 2019.

⚾The Astros have won all 3 meeting this season by at least 5 runs each.

⚾The Astros are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.

⚾The Astros are 9-3 this season after an off day.

⚾The Twins have lost 3 straight and will be without Buxton tonight.

The Bookie: Astros Runline -1.5 -145