Houston at Kansas City

Houston is a big favorite again but playing its ninth straight road contest. They looked road weary yesterday, losing 9-7 to the Royals as a favorite. Kansas City has a winning home record and has won four of seven, winning all four times as a dog.The Royals have their own ace going in Jason Vargas (7-3, 2.08 ERA), who is second in the majors in ERA. Vargas beat the Astros on April 7 as he allowed one run and six hits over six innings. He has a sparkling 1.59 ERA at home. The Royals are 11-2 when Vargas starts at home, plus 15-6 in his last 21 starts overall. In addition, if you wager against AL road teams with a starting pitcher whose ERA is 3.20 or better against opponent with a starting pitcher whose WHIP is 1.100 or better, the record is 211-121. Back Kansas City.