The Houston Astros (85-48) take on the Los Angeles Angels (58-75) Sunday in the finale of a 3-game set at Angel Stadium. First pitch is set for 4:07 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 10-5
The Astros lost 2-1 in 12 innings Saturday night as they were just 2-for-14 with runners in scoring position. It snapped Houston’s 4-game win streak as they are somewhat coasting with a 10-game lead in the AL West. These sides play another 3-game set in Houston next weekend.
The Angels have won 6 of 8 games and have held the Astros to 5 total runs in the first 2 games of the series. RHP Shohei Ohtani allowed 1 ER over 8 IP, and the bullpen tossed 4 scoreless IP. You have to wonder if winning that game was the World Series for this team that’s going nowhere, though.
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Astros at Angels projected starters
RHP Jose Urquidy vs. LHP Tucker Davidson
Urquidy (12-5, 3.69 ERA) makes his 25th start. He has a 1.14 WHIP, 2.0 BB/9 and 7.1 K/9 in 139 IP.
- 2 starts vs. Angels this year: 2-0, 11 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 10 K
- Not as good on the road: 4.24 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 5.6 K/9 vs. 3.06 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 8.8 K/9 at home
Davidson (2-4, 5.77 ERA) makes his 8th start in his 9th appearance. He has a 1.78 WHIP, 7.1 BB/9 and 5.5 K/9 in 34 1/3 IP.
- Not a typo: he has 25 BB in 31 2/3 IP as a starter this year
- Has limited the damage with a 3.00 ERA over his last 3 starts
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 9:07 a.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Astros -170 (bet $170 to win $100) | Angels +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Astros -1.5 (-105) | Angels +1.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: -120 | U: -105)
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Astros at Angels picks and predictions
Prediction
Astros 6, Angels 2
Money line
The Astros are 31-11 against left-handed starters, which is one of the best marks in the game. They face a lefty today that has more walks than strikeouts and could be out of this game in the 4th inning.
The -170 ML is probably going to be steamed up closer to -200. I’m good with the ASTROS (-170), but I also love the value with ASTROS FIRST 5 INNINGS (-122).
Run line/Against the spread
The last 7 wins for Houston have been by 2 or more runs. Again, Saturday night was the equivalent to the Angels’ World Series, and there could be a hangover effect with a pitcher that allows a lot of traffic. Take the ASTROS -1.5 (-105).
Over/Under
This could always get out of hand and go Over, but Houston is just 2-7-1 O/U in its last 10. There have only been 9 runs total in the 2 games thus far. The wind is blowing in from left-center field, and this is a pretty easy call. Take the UNDER 9.5 (-105).
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