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Angels Look to Even the Score Against Astros with Strong Pitching Performance from Jose Soriano

In the upcoming game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Houston Astros, the Astros currently lead the season series 5-2. The Angels will start Jose Soriano with a 3.85 ERA, while the Astros will send out Hunter Brown with a 2.37 ERA. The first two games of the series have resulted in the Astros winning the first game 2-0. The third game is set to take place on Sunday afternoon at 2:10 EST. Keep reading for more details on our Angels vs. Astros prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Angels +150 | Astros -172
• Spread: Angels +1.5 (-150) | Astros -1.5 (+128)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 63%.

Los Angeles Angels

The Los Angeles Angels are currently struggling in the AL West, slipping from fourth to fifth in the division standings and falling behind the Athletics. The team has lost eight of their last ten games and are significantly behind in both the division and Wild Card races. Despite a tough loss on Friday, outfielder Jo Adell continues to shine with 30 home runs and 82 RBIs this season. Taylor Ward leads the team with 94 RBIs and Zach Neto has the best batting average on the team at .268. Pitcher Jose Soriano will make his 28th start of the season with a 9-9 record and a 3.85 ERA. The team will need to turn things around quickly if they hope to make a late-season push for a playoff spot.

Houston Astros

The Houston Astros are currently leading the AL West standings by three games heading into Sunday, with Seattle as the second place team. Despite holding the third best record in the American League, the top spot in the playoffs may be out of reach for the Astros. In a recent game against the Angels, the Astros secured a victory with RBIs from Carlos Correa and Yordan Alvarez. Correa, acquired in a midseason trade from the Twins, has accumulated 10 home runs and 44 RBIs while batting .279 between the two teams this season. Alvarez has contributed four home runs and 21 RBIs in 33 games. Additionally, nine-time All-Star Jose Altuve has moved to left field this season and has added 23 home runs and 65 RBIs while batting .274. Hunter Brown, a 27-year old right hander, will be making his 27th start of the season for the Astros. Despite a 10-6 record, the team has lost in his last two starts. Brown currently holds a 2.37 ERA and ranks seventh in strikeouts in the MLB with 177, while walking only 46 batters. In his most recent game, Brown gave up two runs in six innings in a loss to Colorado.

Angels Have Upper Hand in Four-Game Series with Top Pitcher Soriano on the Mound

This game presents an advantageous opportunity to support the underdog team, the Angels. They will have one of their top pitchers, Soriano, on the mound and are likely to secure a victory in this ongoing four-game series. With a strong pitching performance in his last two starts, Soriano has proven to be a key player for the team. In a noteworthy previous game against Houston, Soriano led the Angels to victory by allowing only one run over six plus innings. On the other hand, the Astros have faced consecutive defeats with Brown as their pitcher. Given these factors, it is a strategic decision to place your bet on the Angels in this upcoming game.

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