Traveling on the road Sunday to Monday is often one of the most difficult spots for an MLB team. Early in the season though it’s not going to have as much of an impact. San Francisco’s starting pitcher Jordan Hicks will be returning home where he grew up in Houston, Texas. Expect the family support to be a boost for Hicks getting his first start for the Giants. Grab San Francisco as the slight road underdog to cash for a second day in a row.

Ronel Blanco vs. Jordan Hicks. Houston started the season with three straight unders against the Mets in games that totaled four, four and three runs. That trend will obviously end at some point but it may not be Monday with Blanco on the mound. Blanco gave up just 6.1 hits per 9 innings last season, best in MLB. Hicks started off strong last season but the former reliever wore down over the second half. With his arm fresh, I think the Houston native can contain an Astros offense that has started the year off slowly.