Houston at New York

Houston has won five of eight and is 31-17 as an underdog, including 27-12 as a road dog. The offense is seventh in the majors in on-base percentage and ageless Justin Verlander (2.08 ERA) is throwing well. The Astros are 30-14 against teams with a bullpen ERA of 3.00 or better, plus 25-10 a road dog of +150 or less. New York starter Luis Gil allows too many free passes (20 in 31 innings). The Yankees are 21-31 after two or more straight wins and 9-15 at home after winning three of four. Play Houston as a Max Play.