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Angels Face Uphill Battle Against Dominant Astros in Latest Matchup

In this article, we cover the upcoming game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Houston Astros in a four-game series in Texas. The Angels are coming off a tough loss to the Rangers, while the Astros narrowly defeated the Rockies in their previous game. Houston currently leads the season series 4-2, including winning two out of three games in their last meeting in June. Stay tuned for our prediction on this exciting matchup between these two MLB rivals.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Angels +137 | Astros -155
• Spread: Angels +1.5 (-147) | Astros -1.5 (+128)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 61%.

Los Angeles Angels

The Los Angeles Angels suffered their seventh loss in 10 games against the Rangers on Wednesday, bringing their season record to 62-71. They are currently tied for fourth in the AL West, trailing the Houston Astros by 11.5 games for the top spot and the Seattle Mariners by 9.5 games for the final wild card spot. In their latest game, the Angels managed only seven hits, with Zach Neto and Christian Moore each recording a pair. Moore hit his fourth home run of the season in a losing effort. Jack Kochanowicz was the losing pitcher, giving up 11 runs on nine hits over 3.1 innings. Tyler Anderson will take the mound for the Angels in his 26th start of the season, holding a 2-8 record with a 4.73 ERA. In his last three starts, Anderson has a 6.92 ERA with 11 strikeouts over 13 innings. Against the Astros, he is 2-5 with a 5.84 ERA in 12 career starts.

Houston Astros

The Houston Astros won their second straight game against the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday, marking their fifth victory in their last seven games. The team now holds a two-game lead over the Seattle Mariners for the top spot in the AL West with a 74-60 record. In the game against Colorado, Houston had nine hits, with Christian Walker and Cesar Salazar each recording two runs and an RBI. Walker hit two home runs, while Jose Altuve hit one as well. Jason Alexander pitched 5.2 innings, allowing three runs on seven hits with eight strikeouts. Bryan King earned the win, pitching a scoreless eighth inning, and Bryan Abreu got the save in the ninth. Cristian Javier will start his fourth game of the season with a 1-1 record and a 5.40 ERA. In his last start, he allowed three earned runs in two innings against the Orioles. Javier has a 5-1 record with a 3.27 ERA against the Angels in his career. He has a 21-9 record with a 2.79 ERA at Daikin Park in his career.

Angels Face Uphill Battle Against Dominant Astros in Latest Matchup

The Los Angeles Angels have struggled in recent games, dropping seven out of their last 10 matchups following a successful sweep of the Dodgers. Despite a disappointing performance against the Rangers, the team is looking to bounce back. Javier, who has been trying to regain form after missing a significant portion of the season, sees an opportunity to excel against the struggling Angels. The Houston Astros, currently leading the AL West by a small margin, cannot afford to lose games against weaker opponents. In this case, they are expected to dominate the Angels and secure a comfortable victory. Expect the Astros to showcase their offensive prowess and come out on top in this matchup.

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