Los Angeles Angels vs Houston Astros Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Los Angeles Angels are struggling, losing seven of their last 10 games and sitting in last place in the AL West. With the second fewest wins in the AL, they have been eliminated from playoff contention. The Houston Astros, on the other hand, have won six of their last eight games and are leading the AL West with a five-game lead over the second place Seattle Mariners. In Game 2 of this series, the Astros are heavily favored at -240 with an over/under of 8 runs. Tyler Anderson will be starting for the Angels while Justin Verlander will take the mound for the Astros.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Angels +210 | Astros -240

Spread: Angels +1.5 (-102) | Astros -1.5 (-115)

Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 71%.

Los Angeles Angels

The Los Angeles Angels recently lost to the Houston Astros 3-1 after winning two consecutive games. The team has struggled to win three in a row since the All-Star break. In the loss, L.A. only managed six hits, with Taylor Ward scoring the lone run with a solo home run. The Angels rank 26th in team ERA and 27th in runs scored for the season. Ward leads the team in home runs and is tied for RBI, with two home runs and four RBI in the last five games. On the other hand, Zach Neto has not recorded an RBI in the last six games, with a .218 batting average this month. The Angels have a road record of 30-45 this season. Tyler Anderson will be starting Game 2 with a 10-13 record and a 3.60 ERA. In his last start, he gave up four runs in a loss to the Astros. The team has lost his last two starts, with Anderson surrendering four runs in two of his last three outings. The Angels have a power ranking of 24, ranking 27th in offense and 26th in defense, with a season record of 62-100.