Angels vs. Astros Prediction
Will the Astros take the series versus the Angels today at 2:10PM ET behind Lance McCullers Jr.?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Astros are -170 money line favorites versus the Angels, who have odds of +153 to pull off the upset. With Matt Shoemaker set to face Lance McCullers in the pitching matchup, the over/under currently sits at 8 runs.
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In three starts this season, Shoemaker has yet to post a quality start. In his 14 2/3 innings of work, he’s allowed 10 earned runs on 14 hits while striking out 12 and walking seven. He owns a 6.14 ERA and a 1.44 WHIP after holding the Royals to two runs on five hits over 5 1/3 innings last Saturday.
McCullers hasn’t been dominant through his first three starts, although he has posted two quality starts. His ERA stands at 4.67 and his WHIP is 1.15 over 17 1/3 combined innings. He allowed five runs on eight hits with one walk while striking out six over 4 1/3 innings last Saturday against the A’s. He worked the Astros into a 5-0 hole before the offense came alive.
Bet Today’s Angels vs. Astros Game
OUR PICK: The Astros are 5-1 in McCullers Jr.’s last six starts and are 4-1 in his last five home starts. They’ve also won six of his last eight outings versus divisional rivals and are 8-2 in his last 10 home starts when facing a team with a losing record. Since the -170 money line odds are a bit steep, grab the Astros on the runline for more value.
THURSDAY MLB FREE PICK: HOUSTON ASTROS -1.5 (+125)