Houston Astros vs. LA Angels Pick

Direct Up/Above/Below/Inline Recording

Houston Astros: 28-35 SU / OU 23-37 / Runline 26-37
Los Angeles Angels: 24-38 SU / OU 33-28 / Runline 36-26

Astros Records and Recent Play

The Astros will look to get back on track after closing out their series against the Cardinals with a 4-2 loss. Houston was the heavy favorite at -156 at home, but fell behind early, as the Cardinals scored three times in the third. The Astros were only able to score two runs, both in the 5th.

Ronel Blanco started for the Astros and took the loss. He lasted only 5 2/3 innings, allowing four earned runs on five hits. Offensively, the Astros managed just three fewer hits than the Cardinals, but only scored two runs. Yainer Diaz and Trey Cabbage each homered.

Houston is 28-35 overall and 7.5 games behind the Mariners for the AL West lead. So far, they have gone 13-11 in division matchups. The Astros will be on the road today, taking on the Angels, and they are 2nd in the AL West.

At home, the Astros are 17-18 this year and are just under .500 at 11-17 on the road. As a favorite, Houston is 22-28 this year, and they are 6-7 as an underdog. Their overall record in the series is 9-10-1 and they won their last series against the Cardinals.

When betting the race line on the Astros, the results are mixed. They’re 26-37 overall, but they’ve been a better bet at home, where they’re 15-20. As favorites, they are just 19-31 at the running line, compared to 7-6 as an underdog. Their average point differential is just zero, but they have been outscored by an average of 1 point per game on the road, compared to their opponents’ 0.7 points per game at home.

The Houston Astros are on the road against the Los Angeles Angels today. The over/under line is set at 8.5 points, which is lower than their combined average of 8.8 points per game. Their plus/minus record this season is 23-37, and when the line is set at 8.5 points, they improved to 5-11. Nearly half of their games this season have had plus/minus lines above 8.5 points.

Angels Records and Recent Plays

Before their final game against the Padres, the Angels closed out the series with a 3-2 victory. Before the match, they were the big favorites at +153. Offensively, the Angels scored their three runs on six hits and did not hit a home run.

José Soriano had a good start for the Angels, going six innings and allowing just one earned run while striking out just one. He got the win and was supported by the Angels offense, who scored all three of their runs in the 2nd inning.

With their three-game winning streak, the Angels are 24-38 overall and sit in 5th place in the AL West. They are 11 games behind the Mariners for the division lead and are tied with the Athletics for 4th/5th in the division. So far, they’ve gone 4-5 in division matchups.

At home, the Angels are 10-21 this season and 14-17 on the road. This year, the Angels have really struggled in day games, going 6-16. As an underdog, the Angels are 23-34 this season, and they are just 1-4 when favored. Los Angeles’ overall series record is 5-14-1, and they won their last series against the Padres.

When the Angels win, they win big, as they have an average margin of +3.5 in these games. When they lose, they lose big, as they have an average margin of -3.5. They are 36-26 at the running line this season, including 20-11 at the road running line. They are 16-15 on the home run line. They are 3-0 on the run line in their last three games, and they are 3-0 on the run line as an underdog in their last three games. They are 0-5 on the running line as a favorite this season.

The Angels are at home today against the Astros, and the over/under line is set at 8.5 points. The Angels’ combined scoring average for games this season is 9.0 points and their plus/minus record is 33-28. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 points, their record is 13-12. So far this season, 24.2% of their games have had plus/minus lines higher than 8.5 points, and 35.5% have had lines lower. The under has hit in their last four games.

Pitch match

Framber Valdez looks to build on his last outing, where he allowed just one earned run in seven innings of work. In that outing against the Twins, he allowed just four hits and issued two walks. Looking further, Valdez had a rough outing against the Angels on May 20, where he allowed eight earned runs in five innings of work. Valdez is 4-3 this season with a 3.95 ERA. Opposing hitters are hitting .255 on the lefty this season. So far, he’s made five quality starts and is averaging 6.91 strikeouts per nine innings.

Griffin Canning will look to bounce back after a rough outing against the Mariners, as he allowed one earned run in 6 2/3 innings of work and took the loss. Looking at his overall numbers, Canning has made 12 starts and is 2-5 with a 4.69 ERA. Opponents are hitting .256 on the right-hander this year. Canning has made three quality starts this year and is averaging 6.39 strikeouts per nine innings. For the season, he has allowed 11 home runs and is averaging 3.41 walks per nine innings.