Houston Astros vs Los Angeles Angels Betting Picks & Predictions
The Houston Astros ended a three-game losing streak by defeating the Los Angeles Angels in Game 1 of their series. Despite a recent 4-6 record, the Astros remain in first
Game outlook
The Houston Astros ended a three-game losing streak by defeating the Los Angeles Angels in Game 1 of their series. Despite a recent 4-6 record, the Astros remain in first place in the AL West with a 4.5 game lead over the Seattle Mariners. The Angels have lost three consecutive games and are out of playoff contention. In the upcoming game, Houston's Justin Verlander (ERA: 5.3) will face off against Los Angeles' Tyler Anderson (ERA: 3.55). The Astros are favored to win with a current line of -160, while the Angels are listed as +150 underdogs.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Astros -160 | Angels +143
Spread: Astros -1.5 (-105) | Angels +1.5 (-115)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 62%.
Houston Astros
The Houston Astros achieved their 5,000th win in their last game against the Angels, with key contributions from Alex Bregman, Yordan Alvarez, and Jose Altuve. Alvarez leads the team in batting average, home runs, and RBIs, while Altuve leads in at bats and has been performing well recently. Bregman has been hitting home runs and getting RBIs in the last few games. The Astros have a strong record at home but are only slightly above .500 on the road. Justin Verlander will be starting Game 2 of the series, coming off a rough stretch of games where he has struggled. Overall, Houston is ranked 10th in power rankings, 12th in offense, and 5th in defense with a record of 79-68 for the season.