Houston Astros vs Los Angeles Angels Betting Picks & Predictions
The Houston Astros are set to face off against the Los Angeles Angels in a highly anticipated American League West matchup at Angel Stadium. Following a recent win over the
Game outlook
The Houston Astros are set to face off against the Los Angeles Angels in a highly anticipated American League West matchup at Angel Stadium. Following a recent win over the Oakland Athletics, the Astros have a record of 81-81 while the Angels are at 60-86 after a loss to the Minnesota Twins. Veteran pitcher Yusei Kikuchi will take the mound for the Astros, opposed by rookie hurler Samuel Aldegheri for the Angels. With Houston favored to win and current odds at -200, this game is expected to be a competitive one.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Astros -200 | Angels +178
Spread: Astros -1.5 (-125) | Angels +1.5 (+105)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 67%.
Houston Astros
The Houston Astros are currently leading the AL West by 4.0 games heading into their upcoming game. Their offense has been performing well, ranking ninth in the sport with a .739 team OPS and scoring an average of 4.62 runs per game. The team has also shown strength in hitting for power, ranking 11th in the sport with 171 total home runs. Designated hitter Yordan Alvarez has been a standout player, recording a .311/.394/.565 slash line with 32 home runs, 80 RBI, 81 runs scored, and six steals. The Astros will have veteran left-hander Yusei Kikuchi on the mound, who has a record of 81-81 with a 4.31 ERA and a .195 batting average against in his seven starts with the team. Despite recent success, the Astros will need to continue their strong performance to maintain their current standings. With a power ranking of 10 and rankings of 12 in offense and 5 in defense, the team currently holds a season record of 78-68.