The Houston Astros (57-29) and Los Angeles Angels (38-50) play the second contest of a 3-game set Wednesday at Angel Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 9:38 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Astros vs. Angels odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Astros lead series 8-3
The Astros picked up the narrow 6-5 victory in the series opener Tuesday, as Houston continues to dominate the season series against its AL West rivals.
The Angels are in a tailspin, going just 1-5 in their last 7 against divisional opponents, while going just 6-16 in the previous 22 games at home.
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Astros at Angels projected starters
RHP Cristian Javier vs. RHP Shohei Ohtani
Javier (6-4, 3.01 ERA) makes his 13th start and 17th overall appearance. He has a 0.99 WHIP, 3.3 BB/9 and 12.3 K/9 through 74 2/3 IP.
- Is 2-1 with a 3.56 ERA with a .207 opponent batting average with 41 K in 30 1/3 IP across 5 starts and 2 bullpen appearances on the road.
- Has managed a 1-0 record, 0.73 ERA and .146 OBA with 21 K in 12 1/3 IP across 1 start and 2 relief appearances vs. LAA in 2022.
Ohtani (8-4, 2.44 ERA) makes his 15th start. He has a 0.99 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 12.3 K/9 through 81 IP.
- Has posted a 4-2 record, 2.13 ERA and .184 OBA with 58 K across 42 1/3 IP in 7 home starts.
- Is 1-1 with a 0.84 ERA and .135 OBA with 21 K across 10 2/3 IP in 2 starts vs. HOU this season.
Astros at Angels odds and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:30 a.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Astros +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Angels -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Astros +1.5 (-210) | Angels -1.5 (+170)
- Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: +100 | U: -125)
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Astros at Angels picks and predictions
Prediction
Angels 3, Astros 2
Money line
The ANGELS (-130) are a decent play behind the two-way star Ohtani, especially working at home.
The Halos are a bit of a risky play considering the fact they’re 1-6 in the past seven games against AL West opponents. However, it’s all about Ohtani when he is on the bump. The Angels have struggled overall, but they have won 5 straight starts when Ohtani toes the slab.
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Run line/Against the spread
The Astros +1.5 (-210) will cost you more than 2 times your potential return, and that’s expensive if you want some insurance. Just play Houston straight up if you like them, although I certainly do not with Ohtani on the bump.
AVOID.
Over/Under
The UNDER 7.5 (-125) is a strong play with Javier and Ohtani on the hill. Both of these pitchers put up a lot of donuts.
We saw the Over hit in Tuesday’s game, as the Angels blew a 4-run lead in the bottom of the 7th inning. Runs will be at more of a premium in this one.
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