The Houston Astros (17-18) play the 2nd game of a 3-game series against the Los Angeles Angels (20-16) on Tuesday at Angel Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 9:38 p.m. ET (MLB Network). 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: Angels lead 1-0
The Astros lost 6-4 to the Angels on Monday in the series opener to extend their losing streak to 3 games. Houston is 3-7 in its last 10 contests.
The Angels got a hit from everyone in their lineup besides OF Mike Trout Monday. Los Angeles snapped a 2-game losing skid with the victory and has notched a 6-4 record in its last 10 games.
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Astros at Angels projected starters
LHP Framber Valdez vs. RHP Shohei Ohtani
Valdez (2-4, 2.60 ERA) makes his 8th start. He has a 1.16 WHIP, 2.0 BB/9 and 9.0 K/9 through 45 IP.
- Has allowed multiple ER in 5 of his last 6 starts
- Boasts a 7-4 record with a 3.98 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 9.7 K/9 in 11 starts and 4 relief appearances in his career against the Angels
Ohtani (4-0, 2.54 ERA) makes his 8th start. He has a 0.87 WHIP, 4.2 BB/9 and 13.6 K/9 through 39 IP.
- Has tallied 8 or more K’s in 5 of his first 7 starts
- Owns a 3-3 record with a 3.47 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 12.4 K/9 in 10 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 9:52 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Astros +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Angels -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Astros +1.5 (-175) | Angels -1.5 (+145)
- Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Astros at Angels picks and predictions
Prediction
Angels 3, Astros 2
Moneyline
With both teams having talented pitchers on the mound, I’ll back the ANGELS (-140) at home with Ohtani pitching.
Run line/Against the spread
PASS.
I don’t expect either of these teams to blow out the other with Valdez and Ohtani on the bump. The Astros +1.5 (-175) should be able to keep the game within a run, but taking their run line isn’t advised at the current odds.
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Over/Under
UNDER 7.5 (-110) is the pick in this AL West bout on Tuesday. I expect a pitching duel between Valdez and Ohtani, so runs should be tough for both teams to produce.
The Astros have had 7 or fewer combined runs scored in 6 of their last 10 games.
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