The Houston Astros (18-18) conclude a 3-game series against the Los Angeles Angels (20-17) on Wednesday at Angel Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 4:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Astros vs. Angels odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Tied 1-1
The Astros snapped a 3-game losing skid with a 3-1 victory Tuesday. Houston has tallied a 4-6 record in its last 10 contests.
The Angels lost on Tuesday despite RHP Shohei Ohtani fanning 7 and surpassing Babe Ruth for the most all-time strikeouts for a player who has hit 100-plus home runs. Los Angeles has gone 6-4 in its last 10 games but has lost 3 of its last 4 contests.
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Astros at Angels projected starters
RHP Cristian Javier vs. RHP Griffin Canning
Javier (2-1, 3.54 ERA) makes his 8th start. He has a 1.06 WHIP, 2.0 BB/9 and 9.5 K/9 through 40 2/3 IP.
- Has registered 5 or more strikeouts in 6 of his 7 starts
- Boasts a 3-1 record with a 2.59 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 14.9 K/9 in 4 starts and 4 relief appearances in his career against the Angels
Canning (2-0, 5.31 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.33 WHIP, 3.5 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 through 20 1/3 IP.
- Has given up multiple ER in each of his first 4 starts
- Owns an 0-1 record with a 9.22 ERA, 2.20 WHIP and 9.2 K/9 in 4 career starts against the Astros
Astros at Angels odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:11 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Astros -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Angels +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Astros -1.5 (+125) | Angels +1.5 (-155)
- Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Astros at Angels picks and predictions
Prediction
Astros 5, Angels 3
Moneyline
The ASTROS (-125) have a massive pitching advantage with Javier on the mound even though Canning has gone 2-0 in his first 4 starts. Houston is 14-6 in the last 20 meetings in Los Angeles and 57-27 in the last 84 meetings overall.
Run line/Against the spread
ASTROS -1.5 (+125) is how I’d wager on the run line with Javier pitching for Houston. The Astros should also have success against Canning in Wednesday’s AL West bout as he’s coming off a start where he surrendered 5 earned runs to the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday.
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Over/Under
UNDER 9.5 (-110) is the lean in this game with Javier having success against the Angels in his career. The Astros are 6-4 to the Under in their last 10 games overall.
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