The Houston Astros (17-17) begin a 3-game series against the Los Angeles Angels (19-16) on Monday at Angel Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 9:38 p.m. ET (ESPN+). 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: First meeting of 2023. The Astros recorded a 13-6 record against the Angels in 2022.
The Astros lost 3-1 at the Seattle Mariners Sunday, losing their 3rd straight series 2-1 and falling for the 4th time in the last 5 games. Houston has tallied a 4-6 record in its last 10 contests.
The Angels suffered a 16-8 loss to the Texas Rangers Sunday. Los Angeles has lost 2 games in a row while being outscored 26-9 following a 5-game win streak from April 30-May 5.
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Astros at Angels projected starters
RHP Hunter Brown vs. LHP Patrick Sandoval
Brown (3-1, 2.60 ERA) makes his 7th start. He has a 1.18 WHIP, 3.9 BB/9 and 9.3 K/9 through 34 2/3 IP.
- Has struck out 5-plus batters in 5 of his first 6 starts
- Has allowed 2 ER or more in 3 of his starts and 0 ER in his other 3 starts
Sandoval (3-1, 2.93 ERA) makes his 7th start. He has a 1.27 WHIP, 4.4 BB/9 and 7.0 K/9 through 30 2/3 IP.
- Has walked 2-plus batters in 4 of his first 6 starts
- Owns a 0-4 record with an 8.03 ERA, 1.82 WHIP, 8.4 K/9 in 6 starts and 1 relief appearance in his career 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 9:15 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Astros -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Angels +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Astros -1.5 (+135) | Angels +1.5 (-160)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)
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Astros at Angels picks and predictions
Prediction
Astros 4, Angels 3
Moneyline
I’ll back the ASTROS (-125) on the road in Monday’s AL West showdown despite their recent struggles. Houston is 41-20 in the last 61 meetings in Los Angeles and 56-26 in the last 82 meetings overall with L.A.
Run line/Against the spread
ANGELS +1.5 (-160) is how I’d play the run line despite the odds being somewhat juiced. Both pitchers in this contest have been solid this season and I believe Los Angeles keeps this game within a run.
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Over/Under
UNDER 8.5 (+100) has solid value considering how Brown and Sandoval have been pitching this season. Even though Sandoval has sputtered against the Astros in his career, Houston has scored 5 or more runs in only 3 of its last 10 games.
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