Last Updated on July 22, 2016 7:02 pm by Anthony Rome
Angels vs. Astros Prediction
The Angels are the hottest team in the league right now but will they pull off the upset tonight when they take on the Astros at 8:10PM ET?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Astros are -144 on the money line to beat the Angels, who have odds of +129 to pull off the upset. With Matt Shoemaker set to face Lance McCullers in the pitching matchup, the over/under sits at 8 runs.
Bet Tonight’s Angels vs. Astros Game
LOS ANGELES: The Angels are a perfect 6-0 in their last six games overall, are 5-0 in their last five games versus a right-handed starter, and are 5-1 in their last six games versus their opponent scores five runs or more in their previous game. They’re also 5-0 in their last five games when they face a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
HOUSTON: The Astros have won 18 of 24 at home and are 20-8 in their last 28 games versus a team with a losing record. They’re also 6-1 in their last seven games coming off an off day and are 9-2 in their last 11 games after allowing two runs or less in their previous game.
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OUR PICK: Take the Astros to halt the Angels’ winning streak at six. Houston is 4-1 in its last five games when Shoemaker starts for the Angels, who are 2-9 in their last 11 games in Houston and 0-8 in their last eight games versus the Astros overall. The Astros are also 51-23 in their last 74 home games versus a right-handed starter and are 12-5 in their last 17 home games versus a team with a losing road record.
FRIDAY MLB FREE PICK: HOUSTON ASTROS -144