MIKE'S SATURDAY AFTERNOON MLB BOOKIE BU$TER
(MLB) Miami vs. Houston,
Point Spread: -1.50 | -118.00 Houston (Home)
Result: Loss
This looks like a good spot to back the Houston Astros to snap back from a couple of losses, the most recent a 7-4 setback against Miami Friday night.

The Marlins are 1-4 as a dog after scoring at least seven runs in a win as an underdog in their last game. Miami left-hander Braxton Garrett gave up four runs in 3 1/3 innings against San Francisco in his only previous start in 2022.

The Astros are 9-2 in their last 11 games following a loss they are perfect 6-0 in left-hander Framber Valdez (6-2, 2.61 ERA) last six starts. They won each of the last five by at least three runs.

8* PLAY ON HOUSTON ASTROS -1.5.