The Houston Astros will be facing off against their divisional rival Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. The matchup will begin at 4:07 p.m. ET and fans looking to watch it can tune in to ATTSN Southwest.
Houston Astros vs. Los Angeles Angels Odds
Oddsmakers have listed Los Angeles (+130) as the underdog to Houston (-140). Bettors can wager on the game’s total with odds posted at even money (+100) for over 9 runs and -120 for under 9. The game’s runline odds sit at +105 for betting the Astros -1.5 runs and -125 for the Angels +1.5.
The Astros have gone 79-50 SU this year and are 64-64 against the spread (ATS). They’ve lost 11.6 units for moneyline gamblers and 6.3 units ATS. The Angels, on the other hand, are 63-67 SU and 59-70 ATS. The team has lost 10.9 units for moneyline bettors and 20.0 units ATS.
Los Angeles games have an over/under record of 57-63-9 in 2018. Houston has also been a decent under bet with a total record of 56-65-7.
Framber Valdez is getting the start for the visiting Astros. Valdez is 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA and four strikeouts. He has yet to face the Angels this year and did not record a start against them in 2017, either.
The Angels will put the ball in the right hand of Felix Pena (1-3, 4.53 ERA, 1.37 WHIP), who’s got 59 strikeouts and 23 walks. Pena did not record a start against the Astros in 2017.
Houston’s pitching staff allowed 3.3 runs per game and its starters own a 3.15 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 10.37 K/9. The bullpen has a solid ERA of just 3.08, along with a WHIP of 1.11.
Astros hitters have slashed .256/.332/.433 on their way to 5.0 runs scored per game this season, including 4.9 runs per game against divisional foes and 6.8 per game over the team’s last five outings (4-1 SU).
Second baseman Jose Altuve and third baseman Alex Bregman continue to lead Houston’s hitters. Altuve is hitting .331/.396/.470 with 10 home runs, 49 RBIs, 68 runs and 15 steals. Bregman (.283/.386/.519) is up to 24 homers, 79 RBIs and 85 runs scored.
For the home team, Los Angeles’ pitchers have given up 4.4 runs per game overall this season. Its starters have a 4.36 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 8.8 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 3.74 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 8.6 K/9. In 49 divisional games, Angels starters have an ERA of 4.18 and the bullpen’s ERA is 4.13.
The Los Angeles offense has put up 4.6 runs per contest, including 5.1 per game against divisional foes and 2.6 per game over its last five. The team has a slash-line of .209/.254/.344 over its last five games and is 0-5 SU during that stretch.
Shortstop Andrelton Simmons and outfielder Justin Upton have led the Angels’ offense this year. Simmons is slashing .296/.346/.420 with eight home runs, 59 RBIs and 57 runs scored, and Upton’s line sits at .267/.352/.474 with 26 homers, 74 RBIs and 69 runs.
The Astros have lost 3.4 units and are 40-38 ATS when facing a right-handed starting pitcher this year. The over’s hit in 33 of those games, compared to 40 that’ve gone under against y starters.
Houston Astros vs. Los Angeles Angels MLB Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Astros, ATS Winner – Astros, O/U – OVER
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The over has cashed in four of Los Angeles’ last seven games.
The Angels have lost seven of their last eight games SU.
Los Angeles has recorded 22.2 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 outings and 16.2 over its last five.
The Astros have hit 21 home runs in their last 10 games. The Angels have hit 10 over their last 10.
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