Angels vs. Astros Prediction
The Angels are the hottest team in the league right now but will they pull off the upset tonight when they take on the Astros at 8:10PM ET?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Astros are -144 on the money line to beat the Angels, who have odds of +129 to pull off the upset. With Matt Shoemaker set to face Lance McCullers in the pitching matchup, the over/under sits at 8 runs.
Bet Tonight’s Angels vs. Astros Game
LOS ANGELES: The Angels are a perfect 6-0 in their last six games overall, are 5-0 in their last five games versus a right-handed starter, and are 5-1 in their last six games versus their opponent scores five runs or more in their previous game. They’re also 5-0 in their last five games when they face a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
HOUSTON: The Astros have won 18 of 24 at home and are 20-8 in their last 28 games versus a team with a losing record. They’re also 6-1 in their last seven games coming off an off day and are 9-2 in their last 11 games after allowing two runs or less in their previous game.
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OUR PICK: Take the Astros to halt the Angels’ winning streak at six. Houston is 4-1 in its last five games when Shoemaker starts for the Angels, who are 2-9 in their last 11 games in Houston and 0-8 in their last eight games versus the Astros overall. The Astros are also 51-23 in their last 74 home games versus a right-handed starter and are 12-5 in their last 17 home games versus a team with a losing road record.
FRIDAY MLB FREE PICK: HOUSTON ASTROS -144