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. The Astros are currently on a three-game winning streak and are 80-68 overall, while the Angels have lost four straight and are 60-88.
Houston is the heavy favorite today, with their money line odds sitting at -200 compared to the Angels at +168. First pitch for this one is set for 4:07 PM ET. Ronel Blanco is starting for the Astros, while the Angels are going with Caden Dana.
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Los Angeles Angels vs. Houston Astros Trends and Key Stats
- Over the course of their previous five away games, the Astros have recorded a 2-3 record, with a 2-3 performance on the runline.
- On the opposing side, the Angels have a 1-4 (SU) record, along with a 1-4 record in their last five home contests.
- The Astros have a 5-5 straight-up record in their last ten games as the favorite, and 5-5 against the runline.
- Over their last ten games as the underdog, the Angels have gone 2-8 vs. the runline and 2-8 straight-up.
Houston picked up a 5-3 road win over the Angels in the most recent game of this series. The Astros had a three-run 5th inning and scored the game’s final run in the 9th. As for the Angels, they scored one run in the 1st and added their final two runs in the 4th.
Justin Verlander started for the Astros and went five innings while giving up two runs and striking out two. He picked up a win in the game, while Ryan Pressly got the save. Tyler Anderson had a rough outing for the Angels, taking the loss after going five innings and giving up four runs.
Yordan Alvarez and Kyle Tucker each homered for the Astros, while Jose Altuve went 2/5 with two runs scored. Jeremy Pena also had a two-hit game and drove in a run.
Los Angeles Angels vs Houston Astros Prediction
The Astros have won three straight games, and they are 80-68 overall this season. Currently, the Astros are leading the AL West by 4.5 games over the Mariners. So far, they have gone 24-20 in divisional games.
At home, the Astros are 42-32 this year, and they are above .500 at 38-36 on the road. As the favorite, the Astros are 62-49 this year and 18-19 as the underdog. Houston has won two straight games as the road favorite. Currently, their overall series record is 24-20-2, and they are winning their current series vs. the Angels.
When it comes to the run line, the Astros have been a solid bet this season, going 76-72 overall. They are 41-33 against the run line on the road, and they have covered in their last two road games. As the favorite, they are just 51-60 against the run line, while they are 25-12 as the underdog. Their average run differential on the season is +0.6 runs per game, and they have an average run differential of +0.2 runs per game on the road.
The Houston Astros are on the road today against the Los Angeles Angels, with the over/under line set at 9 runs. The combined run average for Astros games this season is 8.6 runs, and their over/under record is 60-83. When the over/under line is set at 9 runs, their record is 12-9-2. Overall, 71.6% of their games have had lower over/under lines than 9 runs, and their current streak is 2 straight unders.
Ronel Blanco is getting the start for the Astros today and comes into the game with a record of 10-6 and an ERA of 2.99. So far this season, he has made 26 starts, one of which was a complete game shutout. Blanco has turned in 12 quality starts this year and is averaging 8.92 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, Blanco came out of the bullpen and went two innings, giving up one earned run on five hits. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Blanco’s ERA at home is 3.51, compared to 2.84 on the road.
Yordan Alvarez has been on a tear for the Astros, as he comes into the game with a team-leading 34 homers and a batting average of .310. Over his last eight games, Alvarez has four homers and is hitting .324. Alex Bregman is second on the team with 23 homers but has a batting average of just .256.
As a team, the Astros are averaging 4.6 runs per game and are one of the league’s best-hitting teams, with a batting average of .263. They are also one of the league’s best home run-hitting teams and are 8th in OPS. Houston is 5th in the league in on-base percentage and have the 3rd fewest strikeouts in the league.
With an overall record of 60-88, the Angels are 5th in the AL West, trailing the Astros by 20 games. Currently, they trail the Athletics by 4.5 games for 4th place in the division. The Angels have dropped four straight games, and they are 3-7 over their last 10.
At home, the Angels are 30-44 this season, which matches their 30-44 record on the road. As the underdog, the Angels are 54-73 this season, and they are just 6-15 when favored. Los Angeles’ overall series record is 13-30-3, and they have dropped two straight series.
When the Angels are the underdog, they are 70-57 on the run line this season. Their average run differential in those games is -0.9 runs per game, and they are 38-36 on the run line on the road. The Angels have lost two straight against the run line at home and are just 5-16 on the run line as the favorite.
Los Angeles Angels games have averaged 8.8 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 70-72. When the over/under line is set at 9 runs, their record is 12-18-4. The Angels have played 16 games with over/under lines set higher than 9 runs, which accounts for 10.8% of their games. Their games have had over/under lines set below 9 runs in 98 games, which is 66.2% of their games. Their games have gone under the total in their last two games.
Caden Dana is getting the start for the Angels today as they take on the Astros at home. Dana has made two starts so far this season, picking up a win in his first outing and then taking a loss in his last start. In that loss, he went 5 innings and gave up 5 runs, but only 1 of those was earned. Dana has 11 strikeouts in 7 innings this season.
The Angels offense comes into the game averaging just 3.9 runs per game, which is 27th in the MLB. Overall, they are batting just .228 and have the 20th ranked on-base percentage in the league. As a team, the Angels have the 20th ranked slugging percentage and are just 20th in home runs.
One thing to keep an eye on is the Angels’ top two home run hitters, Taylor Ward and Zach Neto, who have both been swinging the bat well of late. Ward has three homers in his last 10 games and is batting .314 during that stretch, while Neto is also batting .314 in his last 10 games and has gone deep two times.
The best way to play this Astros vs. Angels matchup is to take the Angels on the money line, with them paying out at +168. Our predicted final score is 6-5 in favor of the Angels, and with the payout, we like this bet a lot more than taking the over or under.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Caden Dana finishing with four strikeouts compared to Ronel Blanco with five. However, Dana is projected to go just five innings, while Blanco is projected to go seven. As for the offenses, the Astros are predicted to finish with 10 hits compared to the Angels with nine.
Los Angeles Angels vs Houston Astros Betting Tips
- We like the Angels on the moneyline (+168)
- The Angels are also our pick on the run line at +1.5
- Projecting a combined 11 runs, we like the over
Los Angeles Angels Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Brandon Drury | Questionable | Hamstring |
| Mike Trout | Out | Knee |
| Matt Moore | Out | Elbow |
| Kevin Pillar | Out | Thumb |
| Anthony Rendon | Out | Back |
| Robert Stephenson | Out | Elbow |
| Carson Fulmer | Out | Elbow |
| Luis Rengifo | Out | Wrist |
| Jo Adell | Out | Oblique |
| José Soriano | Out | Arm |
| Patrick Sandoval | Out | Arm |
| Michael Stefanic | Questionable | Calf |
| Andrew Wantz | Out | Elbow |
| José Marte | Out | Illness |
| Bryce Teodosio | Probable | Finger |
| Ben Joyce | Out | Shoulder |
| Kelvin Caceres | Out | Lat |
Houston Astros Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Kendall Graveman | Out | Shoulder |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | Out | Forearm |
| Ben Gamel | Questionable | Knee |
| Cristian Javier | Out | Elbow |
| Luis Garcia | Out | Elbow |
| Chas McCormick | Out | Hand |
| Bennett Sousa | Out | Shoulder |
| José Urquidy | Out | Elbow |
| Penn Murfee | Out | Elbow |
| Oliver Ortega | Out | Elbow |
| J.P. France | Out | Undisclosed |
