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Los Angeles Angels vs Houston Astros Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: September 21, 2024 at 7:10 PM ET

Venue: Minute Maid Park — Houston, Texas

Article updated Sep 20, 10:35 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Los Angeles Angels, with a 62-100 record, will send Reid Detmers to the mound as they face the Houston Astros, who are leading the AL West with an 83-70 record. Detmers is

Game outlook

The Los Angeles Angels, with a 62-100 record, will send Reid Detmers to the mound as they face the Houston Astros, who are leading the AL West with an 83-70 record. Detmers is coming off a tough outing, while Astros' Ronel Blanco is coming off a strong performance. Houston is favored to win the matchup.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Angels +200 | Astros -225

Spread: Angels +1.5 (-107) | Astros -1.5 (-109)

Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 69%.

Los Angeles Angels

The Los Angeles Angels have struggled offensively this season, ranking 29th in the majors with a .669 team OPS and scoring an average of 3.92 runs per game. However, they have had success in stealing bases, ranking 11th with 127 stolen bases. Left fielder Taylor Ward has been a standout player, with a .762 team OPS, 25 home runs, 71 RBIs, 72 runs scored, and five stolen bases. Pitcher Reid Detmers has had a difficult season, ranking low in several key statistics according to Baseball Savant. The team has several key players on the injury report, including center fielder Mike Trout and third baseman Anthony Rendon. With a power ranking of 24, the Angels are currently ranked 27 in offense, 25 in defense, and have a 62-100 record this season.

Houston Astros Analysis

The Houston Astros have been performing well offensively, ranking 10th in the sport with a .734 team OPS and averaging 4.56 runs per game. While they are 12th in total homers, designated hitter Yordan Alvarez has stood out with a .946 OPS, 34 home runs, 85 RBI, 85 runs scored, and six stolen bases. Pitcher Ronel Blanco has also been impressive, ranking in the 78th percentile in whiff percentage and excelling with his slider. The team is facing several injuries, including key players like Ben Gamel, Luis Garcia, and Lance McCullers Jr. Overall, the Astros have a power ranking of 8 and are currently 84-70, with recent struggles against the Los Angeles Angels.

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Contrasting Pitching Performance and Team OPS Favor Astros to Cover Run Line at Home

In analyzing the recent performance of the starting pitchers in their last seven games, there is a notable disparity. Reid Detmers holds a record of 1-3 with a 7.46 ERA and a 1.63 WHIP over 35.0 innings across seven starts, whereas Ronel Blanco boasts a 2-0 record with a 2.51 ERA and a 1.33 WHIP in 32.1 innings over six starts. Additionally, when considering their performance with runners in scoring position, there is a distinguishable contrast this season. The Los Angeles Angels and the Houston Astros occupy different ranks in terms of team OPS in these situations. The Angels are currently tied for 24th place with a .693 team OPS, while the Astros rank 15th with a .749 team OPS. Based on these factors, it is advised to select the Houston Astros to cover the run line at home in this matchup.

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SportsJaw Angels vs Astros archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Angels vs Astros matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Los Angeles Angels+212 → +195Moved
  • Moneyline · Houston Astros-245 → -219Moved
  • Spread · Los Angeles Angels+1.5 (-105) → +1.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Houston Astros-1.5 (-113) → -1.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over8 (-110) → 7.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under8 (-110) → 7.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Los Angeles Angels
62-100 matchup record · 1-9-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Houston Astros
81-81 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-09-21T02:35:31.733Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Los Angeles Angels have struggled offensively this season, ranking 29th in the majors with a .669 team OPS and scoring an average of 3.92 runs per game. However, they have had success in stealing bases, ranking 11th with 127 stolen bases. Left fielder Taylor Ward has been a standout player, with a .762 team OPS, 25 home runs, 71 RBIs, 72 runs scored, and five stolen bases. Pitcher Reid Detmers has had a difficult season, ranking low in several key statistics according to Baseball Savant. The team has several key players on the injury report, including center fielder Mike Trout and third baseman Anthony Rendon. With a power ranking of 24, the Angels are currently ranked 27 in offense, 25 in defense, and have a 62-100 record this season.

The Houston Astros have been performing well offensively, ranking 10th in the sport with a .734 team OPS and averaging 4.56 runs per game. While they are 12th in total homers, designated hitter Yordan Alvarez has stood out with a .946 OPS, 34 home runs, 85 RBI, 85 runs scored, and six stolen bases. Pitcher Ronel Blanco has also been impressive, ranking in the 78th percentile in whiff percentage and excelling with his slider. The team is facing several injuries, including key players like Ben Gamel, Luis Garcia, and Lance McCullers Jr. Overall, the Astros have a power ranking of 8 and are currently 84-70, with recent struggles against the Los Angeles Angels.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-09-20Los Angeles Angels 7 · Houston Astros 9
  • 2024-09-19Los Angeles Angels 1 · Houston Astros 3
  • 2024-09-15Houston Astros 6 · Los Angeles Angels 4
  • 2024-09-14Houston Astros 5 · Los Angeles Angels 3
  • 2024-09-13Houston Astros 5 · Los Angeles Angels 3
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Houston Astros defeated Los Angeles Angels 10-4

Houston Astros defeated Los Angeles Angels 10-4 on September 21, 2024, a 6-run decision in the series. Houston Astros' strongest period was the 3rd inning, when it outscored its opponent 4-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Los Angeles Angels +1.5 (-110) spread, Houston Astros covered, while the 14 combined runs finished over the recorded total of 7.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

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Tipster picks

  • AliencreationRunline · Houston Astros -1.5 (-113)Win
  • BooksworstnightmareMoneyline · Houston Astros -225Win
  • HopkinspicksMoneyline · Houston Astros -220Win