Entering Wednesday night’s game, the Angeles are 2.5 games back of the Astros in the race for the American League’s second wild card spot. The Angels are 4-2 SU in their last six on the road but have lost four out of the last five games started by Nick Tropeano. They’ve struggled on the road recently in Houston, going 1-6 straight up in their last seven.
- The total has gone UNDER in four of Houston's last six games when playing the Angels.
- The Angels are 4-2 SU in their last six games.
- In seven career AB’s vs Fiers, Angels 3B David Frees has a .429 average.
The Astros will hope to turn the tide on an ugly 3-6 SU record in their past nine. Since joining the Astros at the trade deadline, starter Mike Fiers has looked great in three home starts, posting a 1-0 record with an 0.89 ERA.
The teams have played each other tight this season. In 18 games the Astros have won 10 with the Angels taking eight.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the MLB moneyline for this betting odds matchup, Houston sat as -168 favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook. The over/under total was set at 8.5, according to Sportsbook.
Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 5.1-3 result in favor of the Astros. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Los Angeles Angels vs Houston Astros Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Houston (80-72) will face the 77-74 Angels in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Houston vs Los Angeles injuries news.
This game puts the Houston Astros, most recently No. 17 in Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings, up against the Los Angeles Angels, who rate a No. 21 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to getting on base, the visiting Los Angeles Angels rank No. 30 at 8.13 hits per game. That compares with the Houston Astros No. 29 ranking in that category.
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Houston has the No. 4-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Angels own the No. 13 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Los Angeles got the job done in their last match in a 4-3 victory over Houston on Tuesday at Minute Maid Park behind starter H Santiago.
- LA Angels is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
- LA Angels is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games when playing Houston
- LA Angels is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Houston
- Houston is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
- Houston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games when playing LA Angels
- Houston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against LA Angels
Next Betting Matchups
Los Angeles home to Seattle, Friday, September 25th
Houston home to Texas, Friday, September 25th
