Stephen Nover's Total of the Week
(MLB) Houston vs. Chi White Sox,
Total: 10.00 | -103.00 Under
Result: Loss
Taking the Over with the Astros often is a solid play. It has won 71 percent of the time during Houston's past 32 games. I see it winning again today.

The Astros have the No. 1 offense in baseball. They certainly should put up a lot of runs against Miguel Gonzalez, one of the worst pitchers in the league. Gonzalez just gave up seven runs in less than two innings during his past start six days ago.

There's a good chance the Astros get back All-Star George Springer today, too. He's been out since July 25 due to a quad injury.

Collin McHugh has looked outstanding in two starts back from an elbow injury that had kept him out the entire season. Returning from an elbow injury is tricky, though. McHugh is coming off a season-high 100 pitches. I wouldn't be surprised if some regression occurs for him during this start.

The White Sox changed the name of their field to Guranteed Rate Field. But it still plays well to the hitters during the summer when the humidity really kicks in. The weather forecast calls for winds to be blowing out to left at around eight mph.