The red-hot Houston Astros will go for their sixth consecutive victory as they play host to the Los Angeles Angels at Minute Maid Park. ATTSN Southwest will broadcast the action. The game gets underway at 8:10 p.m. ET.
Los Angeles Angels vs. Houston Astros Odds
Vegas has listed Los Angeles (+175) as the underdog to Houston (-185). The total sits at nine runs and bettors can take the over for +105 or the under for -125. Gamblers can also wager on the game’s spread with the most recent runline odds sitting at Angels +1.5 runs (-125) and Astros -1.5 runs (+105).
The Astros are 55-32 straight up (SU) and 46-41 against the spread (ATS). The team has gained 3.7 units for moneyline bettors and 1.4 units ATS. Houston has a 3-4 ATS mark over its last seven games and the total has gone over in four of those seven. The Angels are 44-44 SU and have gone 48-39 ATS. Overall, the club has lost 1.1 units for gamblers taking the moneyline, but have gained 10.6 units ATS. Los Angeles has covered the spread four times in its last seven games and the under has cashed in four of those seven.
Houston games have had an over/under record of 39-46-2 so far in 2019. Los Angeles has an over/under record of 39-41-7.
Right-hander Noe Ramirez will get the start for the visiting Angels. Ramirez (3-1, 3.16 ERA) has recorded 54 punchouts in 42.2 innings so far. He’s 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA against Houston this year.
The Astros will put the ball in the right hand of Justin Verlander (10-3, 2.86 ERA, 0.79 WHIP), who has 147 strikeouts and 26 walks this season. Verlander is 1-0 with seven strikeouts and a 5.68 ERA in one start against Los Angeles this year.
As a unit, Houston’s pitchers have yielded 4.0 runs per game overall in 2019. Its starters have a 3.82 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 10.2 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 3.88 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 9.5 K/9. In 30 divisional games, Astros starters have an ERA of 3.81 and the bullpen’s ERA is 3.38.
The Houston offense has put up 5.0 runs per contest, including 6.0 per game against divisional foes and 5.4 per game over its last five. The team has a slash-line of .273/.344/.449 over its last five games and is 5-0 SU during that span.
The Astros’ batters have been led by outfielders Michael Brantley and Josh Reddick. Brantley is slashing .310/.371/.486 with 11 home runs, 45 RBIs and 42 runs scored, and Reddick is batting .295 with 10 homers, 31 RBIs and 36 runs scored.
For the visiting squad, Los Angeles’ pitching staff allowed 5.0 runs per game and its starters own a 5.35 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 8.57 K/9. The bullpen has logged an ERA of 4.45, along with a WHIP of 1.31.
The Angels offense has slashed .259/.339/.435 on its way to 5.0 runs scored per game this year, including 4.9 runs per game against divisional foes and 4.2 per game over the team’s last five outings (2-3 SU).
Los Angeles’ offensive production has been sparked by Mike Trout and Tommy La Stella, who’ve collectively launched 41 home runs. Trout is slashing .299/.454/.625 with 25 home runs, 62 RBIs, 68 runs and eight steals. La Stella (.300/.353/.495) is up to 16 homers, 44 RBIs and 49 runs scored.
The Angels have gained 8.3 units and are 34-22 ATS when facing a righty starter this season. The over has cashed in 27 of those games, compared to 24 that’ve gone under against right-handed starting pitchers. On the other hand, the Astros have lost 6.0 units and are 31-31 ATS when facing a right-handed starting pitcher. The over’s hit in 30 of those games, as opposed to 31 that’ve cashed the under.
Angels vs. Astros Free Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Astros, ATS Winner – Angels, O/U – OVER
Betting Notes
- The over has cashed in three of Los Angeles’ last seven games.
- The Angels have hit 12 home runs in their last 10 games. The Astros have hit 15 over their last 10.
- The Angels have an OPS of .774 this season and an OPS of .780 against right-handed pitchers. The Astros’ OPS sits at .815 overall and .788 against righties.
- Houston has posted 25.0 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 outings and 24.6 over its last five.
