#964 ASA PLAY ON 8* Houston Astros -1.5 on the Run Line (+115) over San Francisco Giants, Monday at 8:10 PM ET - Even if this starting pitching match-up changes we still like the Astros here. They have home field edge and a huge bullpen edge. The Giants bullpen ERA is the worst in the National League so far with a 6.15 ERA on the young season. The Astros, on the other hand, are very near the best mark in the majors (2.86 ERA) as Houston's bullpen has compiled a 2.97 ERA so far this season. Now, as far as the expected starters here, Ross Stripling has worked out of the bullpen and as a starter this season and has struggled in both roles! Stripling is winless with a 6.97 ERA thus far. As for the Astros Luis Garcia, he had a tough start to the season but has since bounced back huge. He has not allowed a single earned run in his last two starts plus given up just 5 hits in 13 innings over those two outings! Garcia has struck out 23 in 18 innings over his last 3 starts! The Giants are 4-9 on the road this season and 5-10 this season against teams with a winning record. Houston is 6-3 in inter-league match-ups this season. Astros have won 7 of last 10 games while San Francisco is coming off 3 straight losses including the last 2 in Mexico City. The trip from Mexico City to Houston is not a long one but it is still a unique experience SF just had with the road trip scheduled there and this is a tough scheduling spot for them as a result. Houston was already at home and has momentum after a win over the Phillies Sunday! We think we're getting some nice value laying -1.5 in this one and getting a nice comeback price in the +115 money range with the Astros. Lay it!