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Last Updated on April 18, 2017 7:15 pm by Anthony Rome

Angels vs. Astros Prediction

Will the Astros win their sixth straight game when they host the Angels at 8:10PM ET tonight in Houston?

According to oddsmakers from online sports book BetDSI, the Astros are -154 money line favorites versus the Angels, who have odds of +139 to pull off the upset tonight in Houston. With Ricky Nolasco set to face Joe Musgrove in the pitching matchup, the over/under currently sits at 8.5 runs.

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ANGELS KEY TRENDS: The Angels have lost six straight games and are 0-5 in their last five road games as well. They’re also 1-4 in Nolasco’s last five road starts and have won just once in his last five outings following a loss in their previous game. They’re also 0-5 in their last five games versus right-handed starters.

ASTROS KEY TRENDS: The Astros have won five straight games and are 6-0 in their last six games when facing a right-handed starter. They’re also 5-0 in their last five home games versus right-handed starters, are 5-0 in their last five divisional games, and are 6-0 in their last six games when their opponent scores two runs or less in its previous contest.

Bet Tonight’s Angels vs. Astros Game

OUR PICK: Not only are the Angels struggling, they’ve also been a poor bet to beat the Astros. They’re 5-14 in their last 19 games versus Houston and 6-17 in their last 23 games in Houston. The Astros are also 4-1 in Musgrove’s last five starts and have won four of his last five outings against divisional rivals as well.

 

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