Thursday’s game at Minute Maid Park has the Houston Astros (82-70) taking on the Los Angeles Angels (62-90) at 8:10 p.m. ET. Our computer prediction projects a 5-4 win for the Astros, who are a small favorite based on our model.

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Astros vs. Angels Matchup Info

• When: Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 8:10 p.m. ET
• Where: Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas
• How to Watch on TV: SCHN
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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

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Astros Betting Insights

• Houston has won 62, or 56.9%, of the 109 contests it has been named as the odds-on favorite in this year.
• The Astros have been listed as a favorite of -298 or more on two occasions this season and won both games.
• Contests involving Houston have gone over the total set by bookmakers in 61 of 152 chances this season.
• The Astros had a 6-6 record across the 12 games they were favored on the moneyline in their past 15 matchups.
• In its past 15 matchups (all had set totals), Houston combined with its opponents to hit the over on the total seven times.

Angels Betting Insights

• Los Angeles has won 42.7% of the games this season it was the moneyline underdog (53-71).
• The Angels have played as a moneyline underdog of +240 or longer in only one game this season, which they lost.
• In the 151 games bookmakers have set an over/under for Los Angeles, it has combined with opponents to go over the total 70 times (70-74-7).
• In 12 games over their past 15 matchups when set as underdogs by bookmakers, the Angels had a record of 3-9.
• In its past 15 games with a total, Los Angeles and its opponents are 7-7-1 when it comes to hitting the over.

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Astros vs. Angels Probable Pitchers

Astros’ Starting Pitcher: Yusei Kikuchi

• The 33-year-old has pitched to a 4.29 ERA this season with 10.4 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 2.3 walks per nine across 30 games.
• When Yusei Kikuchi starts a game and his team is the favorite on the moneyline, they have a record of 12-9.
• In games Kikuchi has started, his team is 15-15.
• Games started by Kikuchi have a 16-13-1 record at hitting the over this season.

Angels’ Starting Pitcher: José Suarez

• In 20 games this season, he has a 6.80 ERA and 9.8 strikeouts per nine innings while opponents are batting .290 against him.
• The Angels were the underdog on the moneyline for one Jose Suarez start this season — they lost.
• His team has lost the only game he’s made an appearance in this season.
• Suarez’s lone start with a total this season went over.

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Astros’ 2024 Performance

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