The Houston Astros (51-42) and Los Angeles Angels (46-47) wrap up their 3-game series at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on Sunday Night Baseball. First pitch is at 7 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Astros vs. Angels and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Astros lead 6-3
The Astros blew a 3-run lead in the bottom of the 9th inning on Saturday and lost 13-12 in 10 innings. It was their 4th loss in the last 6 games.
Los Angeles snapped a 6-game losing streak with Saturday’ win. A throwing error by Houston SS Grae Kessinger helped the Halos walk it off in the 10th inning. The Angels have lost 14 of their last 20 games, allowing nearly 6 runs per game over that span.
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Astros at Angels projected starters
RHP Cristian Javier vs. LHP Tyler Anderson
Javier (7-1, 4.34 ERA) will make his 18th start. He has a 1.22 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 8.1 K/9 in 91 1/3 innings.
- Last start: No-decision, 4 1/3 IP, 8 ER, 9 H, 0 BB, 4 K in a 12-11 victory at the Texas Rangers on July 3
- Has 5 straight no-decisions
Anderson (4-2, 4.05 ERA) is tabbed for his 16th start. He has a 1.52 WHIP, 4 BB/9 and 7.3 K/9 in 84 innings.
- Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 0 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 3 K in a 3-1 home loss vs the Arizona Diamondbacks on July 1
- Last start vs. Astros: No-decision, 4 2/3 IP, 4 ER, 7 H, 3 BB, 4 K in 8-5 home win on Sept. 8, 2021
- 2023 home splits: 2-0, 4.94 ERA (31 IP, 17 ER), 1.55 WHIP, 6.4 K/9, .272 OBA in 6 starts
Astros at Angels odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:05 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Astros -156 (bet $156 to win $100) | Angels +132 (bet $100 to win $132)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Astros -1.5 (+112) | Angels +1.5 (-134)
- Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Astros at Angels picks and predictions
Prediction
Astros 7, Angels 4
Moneyline
PASS.
The Astros will take care of business on Sunday Night Baseball, but I’m never going to endorse betting more than 1 1/2 units to win 1 back. I’ll put my bankroll on the run line in this game.
Run line/Against the spread
BET ASTROS -1.5 (+112).
In Houston’s 6 wins over the Angels this season, they have covered the run line in 4 of them. The Astros are 26-20 on the road this season because they allow just under 4 runs per game away from Minute Maid Park.
Also, Houston is 15-9 against left handed starters.
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Over/Under
BET OVER 9 (-115).
These 2 teams have scored Over this run total in 3 of their last 4 matchups. They more than doubled this total on Saturday night.
The Astros score over 5 runs per game on the road this season and Javier has allowed 14 ER over his last 2 road starts. Anderson has given up at least 4 ER in 3 of his last 4 starts against the Astros.
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