Friday’s game that pits the Houston Astros (83-70) versus the Los Angeles Angels (62-91) at Minute Maid Park has a projected final score of 5-4 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of the Astros, who are a small favorite in this matchup according to our model. First pitch is at 8:10 p.m. ET on Sept. 20.

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Astros vs. Angels Matchup Info

• When: Friday, September 20, 2024 at 8:10 p.m. ET
• Where: Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas
• How to Watch on TV: BSW
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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Astros vs. Angels Predictions

• Score Prediction: Astros 5, Angels 4
• Total Prediction: Over 8 runs

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Astros vs. Angels Betting Lines

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Astros Betting Insights

• Houston has come away with 63 wins in the 110 contests it has been listed as the favorite in this season.
• The Astros have a win-loss record of 4-1 when favored by -270 or better by sportsbooks this year.
• Houston and its opponents have gone over in 61 of 153 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season.
• The Astros played as the moneyline favorite in 12 of their past 15 games, and they finished 7-5 in those matchups.
• In its past 15 matchups, Houston and its opponents combined to go over the run total seven times (all 15 games had set totals).

Angels Betting Insights

• Los Angeles has won 42.4% of the games this season it was the moneyline underdog (53-72).
• The Angels have played in four games as a moneyline underdog with odds of +220 or longer without claiming a victory.
• Los Angeles has combined with opponents to hit the over on the total 70 times this season for a 70-75-7 record against the over/under.
• The Angels have played as underdogs in 12 of their past 15 games and won three of those contests.
• 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 pitched to a 5.20 ERA this season with 7.3 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 2.9 walks per nine across 15 games.
• Justin Verlander’s team has a record of 4-7 this season when he starts and they are the favorite on the moneyline.
• Verlander’s team has won five of his 15 starts.
• Games Verlander has started this season hit the over six times in 15 chances.

Angels’ Starting Pitcher: Tyler Anderson

• The 34-year-old has an ERA of 3.60, with 7.1 strikeouts per nine innings in 29 games this season. Opponents are batting .226 against him.
• The Angels are 13-12 in Anderson’s 25 starts this season that they were the moneyline underdog.
• In Anderson’s 29 starts, his team is 14-15.
• Anderson’s starts with a set total this season have hit the over in 14 of 29 contests.

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