Free MLB Pick: Astros vs Angels Odds
Looking for Houston Astros vs. Los Angeles Angels free mlb predictions? MLB betting sees the Astros taking on the Angels on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim California. Cappers Picks provides complimentary expert handicapping picks on all MLB baseball matchups all season long so stay tuned for more FREE daily MLB predictions like this Astros Angels free pick.
2018 MLB Season
(64-35) Houston Astros vs. Los Angeles Angels (49-48)
Date: Saturday, July 21, 2018
Time: 7:15 PM ET
Venue: Angel Stadium, Anaheim California
Projected Pitchers: Justin Verlander vs. Nick Tropeano
MLB Moneyline Odds: Astros -158 | Angels +148
MLB RunLine Betting Odds: Astros -1.5 (-115)
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: 8
Live MLB Odds
Updated Sportsbook Bonuses For TodayClick here to view… MLB Stats & Expert MLB Betting Insight for this game!
Houston Astros
Verlander was roughed up in his last outing and took his fifth loss of the season as the Detroit Tigers were able to get the better of Houston in a 6-3 victory. He went six innings giving up six hits, five earned runs, and four home runs while he surprisingly struck out a solid 12 batters and walked none.
The ace has given up 16 total earned runs in his last five starts, but his swing-and-miss stuff hasn’t declined and he isn’t giving up free bases with an elite 42:3 K:BB ratio in that span. It’s been a little bump in the road, but I expect the veteran to correct his course and improve his 2.29 ERA.
Check out the free sports picks for today from Cappers Picks!
Houston was able to win two of their three contests in the past week before the All-Star break. During that span their lineup was slashing .277/.314/.457 to go with 9 extra-base hits and 13 RBI.
Los Angeles Angels
Tropeano will come off of the DL after a shoulder injury sidelined him back in early June. In his last outing he gave up four hits, five earned runs, and one home run while he struck out two and walked three in 4.1 innings of work in a 5-7 losing effort against the Minnesota Twins.
In 54 innings of work, the righty owns an mediocre strikeout (7.33 K/9) to walk (3.33 BB/9) rate, while he has struggled to contain the long ball (1.50 HR/9). The end-result is a high 4.83 ERA, and a similar 4.85 FIP.
Los Angeles could only win one of their three contests in the past week before the All-Star break. During that span their lineup is slashing .223/.308/.427 to go along with 11 extra-base hits and 10 RBI.
Check out the free sports picks from Cappers Picks experts today!
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- HOU are 28-10 in their last 38 road games.
- HOU are 42-17 in their last 59 games on grass.
- Under is 11-4-1 in LAA last 16 overall.
- Under is 11-4-1 in LAA last 16 on grass.
- LAA are 11-5 in their last 16 home games.
- LAA are 3-8 in their last 11 games on grass.
Free Houston Astros vs. Los Angeles Angels MLB Prediction: Houston takes down Los Angeles on the road
4* Free MLB Betting Pick: Astros -1.5
Even when he has gone through a slump, Verlander still posted a ridiculous 42:3 K:BB ratio. That kind of stuff means easier bounce-back potential, and I expect that in this spot against a Los Angeles lineup that hasn’t been in the greatest of form and doesn’t hit as well at home. Don’t know what to expect from Tropeano in his first start since returning from DL. Houston is 28-18 ATS on the road while Los Angeles is 18-29 ATS at home.
MLB Free Score Prediction: Astros 5 – Los Angeles 3
If you’re looking for more MLB picks like this Houston Astros vs. Los Angeles Angels matchup we’ll be providing 4* free MLB plays on the blog all season long, and check out our Experts for guaranteed premium & free MLB Baseball picks!
Check out our Updated MLB Betting Odds.