Houston Astros vs Los Angeles Angels Preview
At 2:10 PM ET, the Angels and Astros face off in an AL West matchup. This one is being played at Minute Maid Park in Houston, and the Astros are the heavy favorite on the money line, with their odds sitting at -188. The money line odds for the Angels are at +156, and they are 5th in the AL West with a record of 19-30. Houston is 3rd in the AL West at 22-27.
Wednesday’s forecast in Houston calls for partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the mid-80s. Tyler Anderson will start for the Angels, and he will be facing off against Hunter Brown for the Astros. BSW is carrying Wednesday’s TV coverage, and the over/under line is currently at 9 runs.
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Houston Astros Trends and Key Stats
- 3-2 is the record of Angels in their last five road games. They have also gone 5-0 vs. the runline.
- Conversely, the Astros have achieved a 3-2 (SU) record and 3-2 record in their last five home games.
- In their last ten games as the favorite, the Astros have a record of 8-2 straight-up, and have gone 6-4 against the runline.
- Looking at the Angels’ previous ten games as the underdog they are 5-5 straight-up and 8-2 vs. the runline.
Houston picked up a 6-5 win over the Angels in the most recent game of this series. The Astros had a two-run lead after the first inning but didn’t score another run until putting up two in the 6th. As for the Angels, they scored two runs in the 4th and added three more in the 7th, but couldn’t complete the comeback.
Cristian Javier got the start for the Astros, going just four innings while giving up four runs and striking out one. Josh Hader got the win out of the bullpen. Griffin Canning went five innings for the Angels, giving up two earned runs on five hits.
Kyle Tucker and Yordan Alvarez each homered for the Astros, while Jon Singleton went deep for the Angels. Tucker finished with three RBIs and two runs scored.
Houston Astros vs Los Angeles Angels Prediction
Heading into today’s road matchup vs. the Astros, the Angels are 19-30 overall, putting them 5th in the AL West. They are eight games behind the Mariners for the division lead. So far, they have gone 3-2 in divisional games. The Angels will be looking to pick up a win at home, as they are just 6-16 at Angel Stadium this year.
As for their play on the road, the Angels have gone 13-14. They are the underdog in most of their games, and they have an overall record of 18-26 as the underdog. Los Angeles’ overall series record is 3-11-1, but they have won two straight series on the road.
When the Angels are on the road, they are a good bet to cover the run line, as they are 18-9 on the run line in road games this season. They have covered the run line in seven straight road games and are 27-17 on the run line as an underdog this season.
Los Angeles Angels are on the road against the Houston Astros today. The Over/Under line for the game is set at 9 runs. The Angels have a combined run average of 9.4 runs per game this season. Their Over/Under record is 28-20 for the year. When the O/U line is set at 9 runs, their record is 5-4. The Over has hit in two straight games for the Angels.
Left-hander Tyler Anderson gets the start for the Angels today as he faces the Astros on the road. He has made six quality starts in his nine outings this year and has a record of 4-4. Anderson’s ERA is 2.72, and his WHIP for the season is 1.06. In his last outing, he went seven innings, giving up just one earned run and picking up the win. Before that, he had given up at least three earned runs in three straight starts. Opponents are batting .185 off Anderson this season, and his BB/9 figure is 3.36 compared to 6.39 strikeouts per nine innings.
Los Angeles comes into the game with the 6th best home run total in the league and are averaging 4.4 runs per game, which is 14th in the league. The Angels have been a pretty good home run hitting team this season, but their team batting average of .246 is just 9th in the league. As a team, they are batting a collective .246 and are 10th in slugging percentage.
Mike Trout and Taylor Ward are tied for the team lead with 10 homers apiece, with Trout hitting just .220 and Ward at .277. Ward has been hot of late, going 9/26 in his last six games with three homers. Zach Neto has also been swinging a hot bat, going 7/23 with three homers in his last six games. Willie Calhoun is also on a three-game hitting streak and is batting .393 in his last six games.
Houston is 22-27 overall and is 5.0 games behind the Mariners for the AL West lead. The Astros are 10-6 against other teams in the AL West. The Astros have taken their last three series, and their overall series record is 7-7-1 this year.
At home, the Astros are 14-14 this year and 8-13 on the road. So far, they have been the favorite in 38 games, going 17-21 in those matchups. As the home favorite, the Astros are 13-11 this year. They have been playing well lately, going 8-2 over their last ten games.
When it comes to the run line, the Astros have been a team to avoid this season. Their overall run line record is 20-29, and they have been particularly bad as the favorite, going 14-24. Their average run margin in winning games is 4.3, while their average run margin in losing games is -3.8.
The Houston Astros are at home against the Los Angeles Angels today, and the over/under line for the game is set at 9 runs. The combined run average for Astros games this season is 9.5 runs, and their over/under record is 20-26. When the over/under line is set at 9 runs, the Astros have an 8-4-2 record. The over has hit in three straight games for Houston.
Hunter Brown gets the start for the Astros today and will be looking to build off his last outing, where he picked up the win. Against the Brewers on May 17th, Brown went 5 innings, giving up 4 earned runs, and 3 home runs. Looking back further, he has finished with a no-decision in three straight outings. Brown’s ERA for the season is 7.71, along with a record of 1-4. Opponents are batting .307 this season off Brown. So far, he has made one quality start and is averaging 9.88 strikeouts per nine innings.
At the plate, the Astros have been the league’s best hitting team so far this season, with a team batting average of .265. They also lead the league in home runs and have the best slugging percentage in the league. As a team, they are averaging 4.7 runs per game but have been even better at home, where they are averaging 5.1 runs per contest.
Kyle Tucker and Yordan Alvarez have been two of the league’s top power hitters this season, as Tucker’s 17 homers are the most in the league, and Alvarez is right behind him with nine. Tucker has also been hot of late, going 7/17 with four homers over his last five games. Jeremy Pena has also been swinging a hot bat, as he comes into the game with a five-game hitting streak and is batting .328 for the season.
Our prediction for the Astros vs. Angels game is to take the over, with the line sitting at 9 runs. We actually see the Astros winning this one by a score of 6-5, giving us a little bit of wiggle room if you wanted to take the Astros on the money line.
Looking at today’s starters, we have Hunter Brown finishing with six strikeouts compared to Tyler Anderson, who we have finishing with just three. If you’re looking for a player prop bet, Brown’s strikeout line could be a good option.
Houston Astros vs Los Angeles Angels Betting Tips
- Take the Astros on the moneyline
- On the run line we like the Angels (+1.5)
- Projecting a combined 11 runs, we like the over
Houston Astros Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Kendall Graveman | Out | Shoulder |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | Out | Forearm |
| Luis Garcia | Out | Elbow |
| Ronel Blanco | Out | Suspension |
| Bennett Sousa | Out | Shoulder |
| José Urquidy | Out | Forearm |
| Penn Murfee | Out | Elbow |
| Oliver Ortega | Out | Elbow |
Los Angeles Angels Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Brandon Drury | Out | Hamstring |
| José Cisnero | Out | Shoulder |
| Mike Trout | Out | Knee |
| Miguel Sanó | Out | Knee |
| Ehire Adrianza | Out | Back |
| Anthony Rendon | Out | Hamstring |
| Robert Stephenson | Out | Elbow |
| José Quijada | Out | Elbow |
| Michael Stefanic | Out | Quadriceps |
| Sam Bachman | Out | Shoulder |
| Chase Silseth | Out | Elbow |
| Guillermo Zuñiga | Out | Pectoral |
| Kelvin Caceres | Out | Lat |
