Astros vs. Angels Prediction
The ESPN Sunday Night Baseball matchup will feature the Astros and the Angels at 7:10 p.m. ET. With Cristian Javier set to oppose Tyler Anderson in the pitching matchup, what’s the best bet for bettors tonight in L.A.?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
969 Houston Astros (-130) at 970 Los Angeles Angels (+110); o/u 10
7:10 p.m. ET, Sunday, July 16, 2023
Angel Stadium, Los Angeles, L.A.
Astros vs. Angels Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our MLB Public Betting Page shows that 66% of bets are on the Astros’ moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Houston Astros DFS SPIN
The Astros said Jeremy Peña’s departure Saturday was due to a right hamstring cramp. If that’s all it is, that Peña should be available to start Sunday’s game.
Los Angeles Angels DFS SPIN
Taylor Ward went 3-for-5 with a walk Saturday as the Angels edged the Astros 13-12 in 10 innings. Ward also hit the ball that ended the game; it should have been an inning-ending double play for the Astros, but shortstop Grae Kessinger, just into the game for an injured Jeremy Peña, threw the ball away on the relay, allowing automatic runner Trey Cabbage to score the winning run. The Angels won the game despite being down 9-3 after the Astros scored five runs in the top of the seventh. The Angels responded with six runs in the bottom of the inning and then had to rally again for three runs to tie the game at 12-12 in the bottom of the ninth.
Astros vs. Angels MLB Betting Trends
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston’s last 5 games when playing LA Angels
Houston is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Angels’s last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels’s last 5 games when playing Houston
Astros vs. Angels MLB BETTING PREDICTION
Despite recording five straight no-decisions, Javier won five starts in a row before hitting this winless skid and is 7-1 with a 4.34 ERA on the season. He’s also had great success versus the Angels, posting a 5-1 record with a 2.49 ERA in 10 career appearances (six starts) against the Angels. In fact, his five-game winning streak earlier this season started against the Angels. Even though he owns a 15.19 ERA over his last three outings, I like Javier to rebound against an Angels lineup that won’t have injured starters Mike Trout or Anthony Rendon.
MLB BETTING PREDICTION: HOUSTON ASTROS -130