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2024 MLB Handicapping – Los Angeles Angels vs Houston Astros
(19-29) Los Angeles Angels vs. Houston Astros (21-27)
Date: Tuesday, May 21st
Time: 8:10 ET
Venue: Minute Maid Park Houston, TX
Projected Starting Pitchers: Griffin Canning vs. Cristian Javier
MLB Moneyline Odds: Angels +178 | Astros -212 (Bet Now!)
Today’s MLB Run Line Betting Odds: Angels +1.5 | Astros -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8.5
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Two AL West teams square off in Houston tonight as the Astros host the Angels. The Angels are sending Griffin Canning to the mound, while the Astros counter with Cristian Javier. The Astros are the favorites in this one, with a money line of -212 compared to the Angels’ +178.
First pitch is set for 8:10 PM ET from Minute Maid Park in Houston. The over/under line is currently set at 8.5 runs, with the over slightly favored at -111 compared to the under at -109.
It was all Los Angeles in the last game of this series, as the Angels took down the Astros by a score of 9-7. The Angels offense only had four more hits than the Astros and struck out 12 times, but still picked up a win. Heading into the game, they were at +183 on the money line.
This game featured a starting pitching matchup between Reid Detmers for the Angels and Framber Valdez for the Astros. Detmers only went four innings and gave up six runs but did not factor in the decision. Jose Suarez got the win out of the bullpen for the Angels, and Carlos Estevez got the save.
At the plate, Nolan Schanuel and Logan O’Hoppe each homered for the Angels. Schanuel, Jo Adell, Taylor Ward, and Kevin Pillar each had two hits and two RBIs. Luis Rengifo also had a two-hit game and drove in two runs.
Angels Stats
The Los Angeles Angels have been an average offensive team this season, averaging 4.4 runs per game, which ranks 14th in MLB. Their home and road scoring averages are very similar at 4.4 and 4.5 runs per game, respectively. The Angels have hit 56 home runs this season, which is 6th in the league. Their batting average of .246 is 8th in MLB, and their slugging percentage of .401 is 9th. Taylor Ward has been one of the Angels’ top hitters this season, with a .281 batting average, 10 home runs, and 29 RBIs. He has been hot lately, going 10 for 32 (.312) with 3 home runs and 5 RBIs in his last 8 games. Willie Calhoun and Zach Neto have also been swinging the bat well recently. Kevin Pillar is currently on a 7-game hitting streak for the Angels.
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Astros Stats
The Houston Astros have been one of the best offensive teams in the league this season. They lead the league in batting average at .265 and have the fewest strikeouts per game at 6.0. Their slugging percentage of .423 is 4th best in the league. At home, they score 5.0 runs per game, which is 5th best in the league. Kyle Tucker has been one of their best hitters this season, with a .288 batting average and 34 RBI. Alex Bregman has been hot lately, hitting .310 with 3 home runs and 6 RBI in his last 8 games. Jose Altuve is currently on an 8-game hitting streak.
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Griffin Canning will be looking to build off his last outing, where he gave up just one earned run in six innings of work. In that outing vs. the Cardinals, he picked up the win. Looking at his overall numbers, Canning has made nine starts and has a record of 2-4. His ERA for the season is 5.21, along with a WHIP of 1.35. Opposing batters are hitting .251 off Canning this year. The right-hander has made two quality starts this year and is averaging 6.56 strikeouts per nine innings. For the season, he has allowed seven homers and is averaging 3.47 walks per nine innings.
Through six starts, Cristian Javier has a record of 3-1 and an ERA of 3.23 for the Astros. He has made three quality starts this year and is averaging 7.63 strikeouts per nine innings. In his most recent outing, Javier was fantastic, going six innings and not allowing a run. He gave up just two hits in the outing and issued one walk. Before that, he had allowed at least two homers in three straight starts. Javier’s ERA at home is 0.64 compared to 25.31 on the road.
Los Angeles Angels vs. Houston Astros MLB Baseball Betting Trends
- The Angels head into the game having gone 6-4 straight-up in their last ten games on the road.
- The Angels they are 7-3 vs. the runline in their previous ten games on the road.
- Conversely, the Astros are 5-5 over their last ten home games (straight-up).
- Furthermore, the Astros have a 5-5 mark vs. the runline across their last ten home games.
- Also, the Angels are 2-1 in their last three games as the favorite. On the other hand, they are 2-1 as the underdog (last 3).
- The Astros have a record of 1-2 across their last three games when favored. As the underdog, they are 2-1 in their last three games.
Los Angeles Angels vs. Houston Astros 4* Free MLB Betting Pick:
Our prediction for the Angels vs. Astros matchup is to take the Astros to pick up the win, but at -212 on the money line, we will be looking to the over/under market. The line is currently sitting at 8.5 runs, and we have this game ending with a score of 6-5 in favor of the Astros.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Cristian Javier finishing with seven strikeouts, which is good for fourth among all starters today. As for Griffin Canning, we have him finishing with five K’s, which is 18th among starters.
Offensively, the Astros are projected to finish with 10 hits compared to the Angels at nine. If you’re looking for a bet on the Angels, you could look to their team strikeout total, as we have them finishing with nine, which is 19th in the league.
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