This Pro Pick was released to clients on September 17, 2025 at 11:24AM ET.
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Texas at Houston

September 17, 2025
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Texas has lost three in a row, scoring 10 runs. The offense is 18th in runs scored, 23rd in on-base percentage, and 25th in slugging. Jacob deGrom (2.82 ERA) is holding batters to a .194 average, and has a 2.33 ERA versus Houston this season in 19+ innings. The bullpen ranks fifth in ERA. Houston's offense is worse, 21st in runs scored, 25th in steals, and 16th in slugging. Starter Cristian Javier has a 3.44 ERA at home, while the bullpen is 11th in ERA (3.76). Take Texas/Houston UNDER the total. 

1 unit on Game Total UNDER 7.5 -103 (risk 1 to return 1.97)
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