Saturday’s contest at Angel Stadium of Anaheim has the Houston Astros (79-68) going head to head against the Los Angeles Angels (60-87) at 9:38 p.m. ET (on Sept. 14). Our computer prediction projects a narrow 5-4 win for the Astros, so expect a competitive matchup.

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Astros vs. Angels Matchup Info

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Astros vs. Angels Predictions

  • Score Prediction: Astros 5, Angels 4
  • Total Prediction: Over 8.5 runs

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Astros vs. Angels Betting Lines

Astros vs Angels Betting Information
Favorite Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds
Astros -180 +150 8.5 -118 -102

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Astros Betting Insights

  • Houston has been the favorite in 107 games this season, and has come away with the win 60 times (56.1%) in those contests.
  • This year, the Astros have won 21 of 30 games when listed as at least -180 or better on the moneyline.
  • Contests involving Houston have gone over the total set by bookmakers in 60 of 147 chances this season.
  • The Astros had a 9-6 record in the 15 games they were favored on the moneyline over their last 15 matchups.
  • Over its past 15 matchups (all had set totals), Houston combined with its opponents to hit the over on the total eight times.

Angels Betting Insights

  • Los Angeles has compiled a 53-69 record in games it was listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 43.4% of those games).
  • The Angels are 11-24 (winning only 31.4% of their games) when they have played as a moneyline underdog of +150 or longer.
  • In the 146 games bookmakers have set an over/under for Los Angeles, it has combined with opponents to go over the total 68 times (68-71-7).
  • In 15 games as underdogs in their past 15 matchups, the Angels had a record of 6-9.
  • In its past 15 games with a total, Los Angeles and its opponents have combined to hit the over seven times.

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Astros vs. Angels Probable Pitchers

Astros’ Starting Pitcher: Justin Verlander

  • The 41-year-old has an ERA of 5.30 and 7.6 strikeouts per nine innings, with a batting average against of .270 in 14 games this season.
  • Justin Verlander’s team has won 30% of his starts when they are favored on the moneyline (3-7).
  • In games Verlander has started, his team is 4-10.
  • In games Verlander has started this season, the teams are 6-7-1 at hitting the over.

Angels’ Starting Pitcher: Tyler Anderson

  • Over 28 games this season, the 34-year-old has amassed a 3.50 ERA and 7.1 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .222 to opposing hitters.
  • The Angels have a 13-11 record in Anderson’s 24 starts this season when they were the underdog on the moneyline.
  • Anderson’s team has won 14 of his 28 starts.
  • Anderson’s starts hit the over on the run total 14 times in 28 games with a set total this season.

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Astros’ 2024 Performance

Split Record
Overall 79-68
Home 42-32
Road 37-36
One-Run Games 15-26
Scoring 5+ Runs 60-9

Angels’ 2024 Performance

Split Record
Overall 60-87
Home 30-43
Road 30-44
One-Run Games 20-23
Scoring 5+ Runs 41-16

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