Angels vs. Astros Prediction
After halting the Angels’ win streak at six games with a victory last night, will the Astros win again tonight at 7:10PM ET?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Astros are -182 money line favorites versus the Angels, who have +162 odds to pull off the upset tonight in Houston. With Jered Weaver set to face Collin McHugh in the pitching matchup, the over/under currently sits at 9 runs.
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LOS ANGELES: Despite losing last night, the Angels are 6-1 in their last seven games overall, 5-1 in their last six games versus a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30, and are 5-0 in their last five games after allowing two runs or less in their previous game. Los Angeles has also won four straight games when its opponent scores two runs or less in its previous game.
HOUSTON: The Astros are 22-4 in McHughs last 26 starts versus American League West opponents, are 5-1 in his last six starts following quality start in his last appearance, and are 6-0 in his last six starts when he pitches the second game of a series. They’re also 13-6 in their last 19 games following a win and are 41-20 in their last 61 home games versus a team with a losing record.
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OUR PICK: Take Houston the runline. The Astros are a perfect 6-0 in McHugh’s last six starts versus the Angels and are 4-0 in his last four home starts against Los Angeles. After their 2-1 loss last night, the Angels are now 0-9 in their last nine games versus the Astros and are 3-13 in their last 16 games in Houston.
SATURDAY MLB FREE PICK: HOUSTON ASTROS -1.5 (+105)