The MLB baseball betting odds board sees a clash between Houston and Los Angeles on Tuesday, with the host Astros trying to win for themselves and reward betting fans who pick them on the moneyline.
Houston sends Lance McCullers out against Hector Santiago for the Los Angeles Angels in this game. McCullers is 5-6 with a 3.18 ERA on the season, while Santiago is 8-9 on the year and has a 3.47 ERA.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had installed the Houston Astros as -170 moneyline favorites in this particular MLB betting odds matchup. The total, meanwhile, was set early at 8.5 before betting at Sportsbook started to move the line.
Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 5.1-2.7 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
The Houston Astros sport a record of 80-71 heading into this matchup, while the Los Angeles Angels sit at 76-74 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Houston vs Los Angeles injuries news.
The MLB Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Houston Astros rated this week at No. 17 and the Los Angeles Angels sitting at No. 21.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Houston Astros No. 10-rated offense, averaging 4.38 runs per game, against a Los Angeles Angels defense that ranks No. 13 at 4.14 in runs allowed per game. The Houston Astros have averaged 8.27 hits per game so far, more than Los Angeles Angels batters have averaged on the year (8.13 hits per game).
Los Angeles brings the No. 13-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Astros's No. 4-ranked defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Los Angeles suffered a 6-3 loss against Houston on Monday, as Jered Weaver wasn't able to lead his team to victory at Minute Maid Park.
- LA Angels is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Houston
- LA Angels is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games
- Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
- Houston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing LA Angels
- Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against LA Angels
Next Betting Matchups
Los Angeles at Houston, Wednesday, September 23rd
