The Houston Astros will be taking on their divisional rival Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. The matchup will begin at 9:07 p.m. ET and fans can tune in to ATTSN Southwest to catch the action.
Houston Astros vs. Los Angeles Angels Odds
Vegas is listing Los Angeles (+170) as the underdog to Houston (-180). Gamblers can bet on the game’s total with odds posted at even money (+100) for over 8 runs and -120 for under 8. Bettors can also wager on the game’s spread with the current runline odds sitting at Astros -1.5 runs (-125) and Angels +1.5 runs (+105).
The Angels are 63-66 straight up (SU) and 59-69 against the spread (ATS). They’ve lost 9.9 units for bettors taking the moneyline and 18.6 units (ATS). The Astros are 78-50 SU and have gone 63-64 ATS. Overall, the team’s lost 12.6 units for moneyline gamblers and 7.4 units ATS.
Los Angeles games have an over/under record of 56-63-9 in 2018. The Astros have also been a decent under bet with a total record of 55-65-7.
Justin Verlander will get the start for the visiting Astros. The right-handed Verlander (12-8, 2.65 ERA) has recorded 223 strikeouts in 169.2 innings so far. He’s 3-0 with 27 strikeouts and a 0.82 ERA against Los Angeles this year (three starts).
The Angels will turn to righty Jaime Barria (8-7, 3.41 ERA) to the mound. Barria has 76 strikeouts and 27 walks to his name, as well as a WHIP of 1.24. Barria is 0-0 with seven strikeouts and a 1.29 ERA in one start against Houston this year.
Houston’s pitchers have allowed 3.3 runs per game and its starters own a 3.14 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 10.38 K/9. The bullpen has logged a solid ERA of just 3.10, along with a K/9 of 10.70.
The Astros offense has slashed .256/.331/.432 on its way to 5.0 runs scored per game in 2018, including 4.9 runs per game against divisional foes and 7.0 per game over the team’s last five outings (4-1 SU).
Houston’s offense has been fueled by second baseman Jose Altuve and third baseman Alex Bregman. Altuve is slashing .329/.391/.469 with 10 home runs, 48 RBIs, 66 runs and 15 stolen bases, while Bregman has a .281 average with 24 homers, 78 RBIs and 83 runs scored.
For the home team, Los Angeles’ pitching staff has allowed 4.3 runs per game overall this season. Its starting pitching staff has an ERA of 4.33, a WHIP of 1.31 and a strikeouts-per-nine of 8.9. The bullpen has a 3.75 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 8.7 K/9. In 48 games against AL West opponents, Angels starters have an ERA of 4.08 and the bullpen’s ERA is 4.17.
Los Angeles’ hitters are putting up 4.6 runs per outing, including 5.2 per game against divisional foes and 4.2 per game over their last five. The team’s hit .256/.297/.419 over its last five contests and is 1-4 SU during that stretch.
Shortstop Andrelton Simmons and left fielder Justin Upton have led the Angels’ batters this year. Simmons is slashing .295/.344/.416 with eight home runs, 58 RBIs and 57 runs scored, and Upton’s line is .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 season. The over has cashed in 33 of those games, compared to 40 that’ve gone under in such games. On the other hand, the Angels have netted 0.2 units and are 44-46 ATS when facing a right-handed starting pitcher. The over has hit in 41 of those games, compared to 44 that’ve cashed the under.
Houston Astros vs. Los Angeles Angels Free Prediction
Predictions: SU Winner – Astros, ATS Winner – Astros, O/U – OVER
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The under has hit in four of Los Angeles’ last seven games.
The Angels have lost six of their last seven games SU.
Houston has recorded 22.9 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 contests and 29.8 over its last five.
The Astros have hit 20 home runs in their last 10 games, including 12 over their last five.
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