Los Angeles Angels vs Houston Astros Preview
From Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, we have the Astros and Angels facing off in an AL West matchup. First pitch for this one is set for 9:38 PM ET. Houston is the heavy favorite on the money line, with their odds sitting at -181 compared to the Angels at +153. The over/under line is currently at 8.5 runs.
Friday’s forecast in Anaheim calls for clear skies and temperatures in the mid 70’s. Framber Valdez is starting for the Astros, while the Angels are going with Griffin Canning. Houston is 3rd in the AL West, while the Angels are 5th and have won three straight.
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Los Angeles Angels Trends and Key Stats
- The Astros are 2-3 in their five most recent road games, including a 2-3 runline record.
- On the other side, the Angels have gone 1-4 (SU) and 3-2 in their previous five home contests.
- Looking back on their last ten games as the favorite, the Astros are 5-5 straight-up and 5-5 vs. the runline.
- When playing as the underdog, the Angels have a 5-5 record against the runline and a 5-5 straight-up record in their last ten games.
Los Angeles Angels vs Houston Astros Prediction
Houston closed out their series vs. the Cardinals with a 4-2 loss. Heading into the game, the Astros were the heavy favorite at -156. Things started off well for the Astros, as they got on the board with a run in the 1st inning but gave up the lead right away as the Cardinals scored in the top of the 3rd.
Ronel Blanco got the start for the Astros and took the loss. He only lasted 5 2/3 innings, giving up four earned runs on five hits. Offensively, the Astros only had two fewer hits than the Cardinals but scored just two runs. Yainer Diaz and Trey Cabbage each had a homer, but the Astros couldn’t string together enough hits to get the win.
Houston is on the road today vs. the Angels, and they are 28-35 overall, which has them 3rd in the AL West. Currently, they trail the Mariners by 7.5 games and are 13-11 in the AL West. The Astros won their most recent series, taking two of three from the Cardinals.
At home, the Astros have gone 17-18 this year compared to an 11-17 mark on the road. So far, they have really struggled as the favorite, going 22-28, including 6-13 as the favorite on the road. Their overall series record is 9-10-1 this year.
The Astros have been a tough team to bet on this season, as they are just 26-37 against the run line. They have been a better bet at home, where they are 15-20 against the run line, compared to 11-17 on the road. As the favorite, they are just 19-31 against the run line, while they are 7-6 as the underdog. Their average run differential is right at zero for the season, but they have been outscored by an average of 1 run per game on the road.
The Houston Astros are on the road today against the Los Angeles Angels. The over/under line for the game is set at 8.5 runs, which is below their season average of 9 runs per game. The Astros have played 30 games this season with over/under lines set higher than 8.5 runs, going 5-11 in those games. Overall, the over/under record for Houston this season is 23-37.
Framber Valdez gets the start for the Astros today as he faces the Angels on the road. So far this season, he has made nine starts and has a record of 4-3 with an ERA of 3.95. Valdez’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.24. In his last outing, he picked up the win, going seven innings and giving up just one earned run. Looking back over his last four outings, he has gone at least six innings and has allowed three earned runs or fewer in three of those starts. Valdez has a total of five quality starts this year.
So far, the Astros offense has been one of the league’s best, as they are 2nd in batting average and have the fewest strikeouts in the league. They are also near the top of the league in home runs and have a collective slugging percentage of .416, which is 4th in the MLB. Houston’s offense has been even better at home, averaging 4.8 runs per game.
Yordan Alvarez and Kyle Tucker have been a great 1-2 punch for the Astros, with Tucker’s 19 homers being the best mark on the team and 2nd in the league. Tucker also has the best on-base percentage on the team, and Alvarez is 2nd in home runs (12) and 3rd in RBIs (28). Both players have been swinging a hot bat of late, with Alvarez batting .370 over his last seven games and Tucker hitting .391 over that same stretch. Alex Bregman has also been on a tear, going 9/23 with four homers in his last six games.
The Angels pulled off a big upset to close out their series vs. the Padres, picking up a 3-2 win. Los Angeles was the +153 underdog at home going into this matchup. Things started off well for the Angels, as they got on the board with a run in the 1st inning and added another two runs in the 2nd.
José Soriano put together a good start for the Angels, going six innings and giving up just one earned run, and picking up the win. Los Angeles’s offense was carried by Zach Neto, who went 2/3 with a homer and two RBIs.
After sweeping the Padres in their most recent series, the Angels will take on the Astros today with an overall record of 24-38. This mark has them 5th in the AL West, where they trail the Mariners by 11 games. The Angels are 4-5 in the AL West this year.
At home, the Angels are just 10-21 this year, but they have been better at 14-17 on the road. So far, they have struggled in day games, going 6-16. Los Angeles has won three straight as the underdog, and they are 23-34 when not favored this year. As for their record as the favorite, the Angels are just 1-4. They have an overall series record of 5-14-1 this year.
When it comes to the run line, the Angels have been a solid bet this season at 36-26. Their run line record at home is 16-15, while on the road, they are 20-11. Their average run margin is -0.8 runs per game, and their scoring margin is -0.3 runs per game on the road and -1.4 runs per game at home. As the underdog, the Angels have been a great bet at 36-21 on the run line, and they have covered the run line in three straight games overall and as the underdog.
The Angels have been involved in high-scoring games this season, with their games averaging 9.0 runs per game. Their over/under record for the season is 33-28, and when the line is set at 8.5 runs, they are 13-12. Their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs, with 24.2% of their games having a line set at 8.5 runs. The under has hit in their last four games.
Griffin Canning will be looking to bounce back from his last outing, where he took the loss and gave up one earned run in 6 2/3 innings of work. In that start vs. the Mariners, he only gave up four hits and issued four walks. Looking back further, Canning has made 12 starts and is 2-5 with a 4.69 ERA. Opponents are batting .256 off the right-hander this season. Canning has made three quality starts this year and is averaging 6.39 strikeouts per nine innings. For the season, he has allowed 11 homers and is averaging 3.41 walks per nine innings.
So far this season, the Angels offense has been one of the league’s worst, averaging just 4.1 runs per game, which is 21st in the MLB. This is also the 7th best home run hitting team in the league, but they are batting just .236 as a team, which is 15th in the league. As a team, the Angels are 18th in OPS and 13th in slugging.
Both Taylor Ward and Jo Adell come into the game with 11 home runs, which is 10th in the league. Ward is batting .253 for the season, while Adell is hitting just .198. Mike Trout is also near the top of the Angels’ home run leaderboard, as he has 10 homers but is batting only .220.
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Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Griffin Canning finishing with six strikeouts, which is higher than Framber Valdez, who we have finishing with six. Offensively, the Angels have the second-best home run projection of any team in action today, and the Astros are third. The Astros do have a higher projected team home run total than the Angels.
Los Angeles Angels vs Houston Astros Betting Tips
- We like the Angels on the moneyline (+153)
- On the run line we like Angels (+1.5)
- Projecting a combined 11 runs, we like the over
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 |
| Sam Bachman | Out | Shoulder |
| Chase Silseth | Out | Elbow |
| Kelvin Caceres | Out | Lat |
Houston Astros Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Kendall Graveman | Out | Shoulder |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | Out | Forearm |
| Alex Bregman | Questionable | Hand |
| Kyle Tucker | Questionable | Shin |
| Cristian Javier | Out | Elbow |
| Luis Garcia | Out | Elbow |
| Bennett Sousa | Out | Shoulder |
| José Urquidy | Out | Elbow |
| Penn Murfee | Out | Elbow |
| Oliver Ortega | Out | Elbow |
| Spencer Arrighetti | Questionable | Calf |
