The set-up: The Astros return to Houston for their first home series of the season. So far they've dropped five of six games. Oakland has been playing great, but I think it'll have its hands full here vs. this hungry and determined home side.

The pitchers: The Astros turn to Collin McHugh (0-1, 3.60 ERA) who gave up two runs off three hits with nine K's over five frames in an unfortunate setback to the Rays. Overall he's 8-1 with a 2.84 ERA over 17 appearances vs. the A's.

The visitors counter with Frankie Montas (1-0, 1.50) who gave up one run off three hits over six innings in a 2-1 win over the Angels in his season debut. Note though that over four career starts Montas is 1-1 with a ballooned 7.74 ERA vs. the Astros.

The pick: I like McHugh at home and all things considered, I believe this line could/should easily be much larger. Lay the price.

Houston Astros

10* play