Houston RHP Cristian Javier registered 13 strikeouts while tossing seven hitless innings against the Yankees on June 25, then beat the Angels with a 14-strikeout performance in his next outing. He hasn't been as sharp in his last two outings, however, allowing a total of eight runs in losses to the Royals and Angels. The Astros' lineup isn’t the same without Yordan Alvarez (hand), but he’s expected back today. The Yankees have lost LHP Jordan Montgomery’s last three starts, but better yet, five of his last six turns and nine of his past 11 have gone Over. The Over is the top play.

Houston's Cristian Javier dominated New York at Yankee Stadium on June 25 with seven no-hit innings and 13 Ks, and Javier actually has been better at home with a 2.64 ERA. In 13 innings during the day this year? He's 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA. The Stros are 20-10 vs. lefties and face Yanks southpaw Jordan Montgomery, who is 0-1 with a 4.91 ERA (18.1IP, 10ER) in four career starts vs. Houston. No All-Star MVP Giancarlo Stanton or Josh Donaldson for the Bombers in Game 1 of the DH. No Yordan Alvarez for Houston, but he has been activated.