Los Angeles Angels vs Houston Astros Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Houston Astros will conclude their home series against the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday at 2:10 PM Eastern, with Houston seeking its seventh consecutive win. Griffin Canning and Spencer Arrighetti will be the starting pitchers for the Angels and Astros, respectively. The Astros are favored to win, with the betting line opening at -270 and remaining steady. For more insights on the MLB season, check out our Free MLB Picks for potential cash-in opportunities.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Angels +226 | Astros -270

Spread: Angels +1.5 (+110) | Astros -1.5 (-130)

Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 73%.

Los Angeles Angels

On Sunday, RHP Griffin Canning will be starting for the Angels, despite dropping his last two games against the Astros. In his most recent outing, he pitched for 6.1 innings, allowing three runs on seven hits and striking out two. Canning, who holds a 6-13 record and a 5.16 ERA, has struggled more on the road with an ERA of 5.93 and opponents hitting over .265 against him. However, he has performed better in daytime games, although he has allowed six home runs in eight starts. In September, Canning has shown improvement with a lower opponent batting average and an equal number of strikeouts as innings pitched. The Angels have struggled offensively, ranking 27th in the league with an average of 3.94 runs per game and 28th in overall batting average. Their performance has been worse on the road, with less than half of their home runs and extra base hits coming away from home. In daytime games, their batting has been particularly weak. Despite their struggles, when the Angels get runners in scoring position, they have been able to drive them home. With a power ranking of 24 and a record of 62-93, the Angels are ranked 27th in offense and 26th in defense, allowing an average of 4.82 runs against them per game.