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The Houston Astros Set to Face Los Angeles Angels in Series Finale with Favorable Odds

The Los Angeles Angels will conclude their series against the Houston Astros at home on Sunday, with the game scheduled to begin at 4:07 PM Eastern. The Astros have won three of the last four games leading up to this matchup. Ronel Blanco will be starting for the Astros with a 2.99 ERA, while Caden Dana will take the mound for the Angels with a 9.00 ERA. Houston is the favorite in this game, opening at -200. Stay updated on the latest MLB season with our Free MLB Picks for potential betting opportunities.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Astros -200 | Angels +175
• Spread: Astros -1.5 (-125) | Angels +1.5 (+105)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 67%.

Houston vs Los Angeles Stats

Houston Astros

Currently, the Houston Astros have not announced their starting pitcher for Sunday's game. The team's pitching staff ranks 5th in the league with an ERA of 3.72, but they have been more vulnerable on the road with a higher ERA of 3.94. The bullpen has struggled with ball control, issuing the 27th most walks in the league. Despite this, the Astros excel in WHIP and perform well with runners in scoring position. On the offensive side, Houston averages 4.62 runs per game, ranking 12th in the league. They have a strong batting average, especially at home, but hit fewer home runs and extra base hits on the road. Overall, Houston has a power ranking of 10 and is ranked 12th in offense, 5th in defense, with a record of 80-68 this season.

Los Angeles Angels Analysis

The Los Angeles Angels have struggled this season, particularly with their pitching. They have a collective ERA of 4.51, one of the worst in the league, and have been especially vulnerable at home where opponents are hitting nearly .250 at the plate. The team has also struggled with strikeouts and allowing home runs, resulting in a high WHIP. Offensively, the Angels are averaging only 3.93 runs per game and are ranked 28th in collective batting average. Despite hitting slightly better at home, they have had difficulty finding consistency at the plate. Overall, the Angels have a power ranking of 22 and have a record of 60-88. In their last three matchups, Houston won two out of three games against Los Angeles.

Houston Astros Poised to Take Advantage of Los Angeles Angels' Day Game Struggles and Offensive Woes

The Los Angeles team has shown weakness in daytime games and struggled offensively at the plate throughout the month of September. Additionally, the Angels' pitching staff has one of the lowest strikeout rates in MLB. This presents an opportunity for the Houston Astros to capitalize on this advantage. The Astros have a strong track record in daytime games and have been performing well at the plate during the first half of September. Hence, Houston is favored to win by a margin of -1.5 in the upcoming matchup.

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