Houston Astros vs. Cleveland Indians MLB Picks, Odds, Predictions 7/1/2021

Houston Astros and Cleveland Indians meet Thursday at Progressive Field. Houston lost the first two games of their series with the Orioles. The Astros lost on Wednesday 5-2. Cleveland won against Detroit on Monday and lost against the Tigers on Tuesday. On Wednesday the Indians lost both games in a doubleheader. They lost 7-1 in the nightcap. Framber Valdez will start for Houston. JC Mejia will be the Cleveland starter. Houston is 16-5 in their last 21 Thursday games and 9-3 in last 12. against a right-handed starter, while Cleveland is 3-7 in 10 home games versus a left-hander.