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Angels vs Astros Score: Can LA Upset Houston?

Can the Los Angeles Angels spring a surprise tonight in Houston? (8:10 PM ET) They face the heavily favored Astros in an AL West showdown! The pitching matchup features Reid Detmers for the Angels and Framber Valdez for the Astros. With both teams fighting for better MLB standings, the Angels vs Astros score will be a key indicator of their season’s trajectory. The Astros (-200) are favored, but can the underdog Angels (+168) pull off the upset? The over/under is set at 8.5 runs, hinting at a high-scoring affair. Tune in to see who emerges victorious!

Angels vs Astros Score Odds

BET LAA HOU
Moneyline +168 -200
Run Line +1.5 -1.5
Total 8.5

Game Information

  • Game: Los Angeles Angels vs. Houston Astros
  • Venue: Minute Maid Park, Houston
  • Date: April 20 | 8:10 ET
  • Free Live Stream: LiveSports.watch

Angels vs Astros Score Preview

Los Angeles Angels

With an overall record of 18-29, the Angels are 5th in the AL West, trailing the Mariners by seven games. Both 7.0 games back in the division. The Angels are 2-1 in division games this year. This season, the Angels have mostly been the underdog, with a 1-4 record as the favorite and 17-25 as the underdog. They have won two straight home series, with an overall series record of 3-11-1. The Angels recently closed out their series against the Rangers with a 4-1 win, where they were the +136 underdogs. A four-run 3rd inning turned the game in their favor. José Soriano pitched well, going 7 2/3 innings and giving up just one earned run. Kevin Pillar led the offense, going 1/1 with two RBIs.

The Angels have gone under the total in two straight games, with their games averaging 9.3 runs per game this season. Their over/under record is 26-20, with the over hitting in 12 of 20 games when the line is set at 8.5 runs. When betting the run line on the Angels, they are 25-17 as the underdog and 16-9 on the road. They have covered the run line in five straight road games, with an average run differential of +4.2 in wins and -3.6 in losses. The Angels’ offense ranks in the middle of the pack, with top hitters including Taylor Ward, Jo Adell, and Mike Trout. Ward is hitting .275 with 10 home runs, Adell is hitting .252 with 8 home runs, and Trout has 10 home runs and 14 RBIs. Ward is on a hot streak, hitting .314 over his last nine games.

Houston Astros

Houston enters today’s game against the Angels with a 21-26 overall record, trailing the Mariners by four games in the AL West. They have performed well in divisional MLB matchups, going 9-5. At home, the Astros are 13-13 compared to 8-13 on the road. Recently, the Astros have won three straight series, including taking two of three from the Brewers. Over their last ten games, they are 8-2. In their last game against the Brewers, Houston’s offense exploded for a 9-4 win, scoring eight runs in the first three innings. Spencer Arrighetti pitched 6 1/3 innings, giving up four runs, and picked up the win. Kyle Tucker led the offense, going 2/5 with two homers and four RBIs.

The Astros have an over/under record of 18-26, with their games averaging a combined 9.3 runs. Today’s over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, and in games with that line, the Astros are 4-8. When the Astros win, they do so by an average margin of +4.5 runs, but they lose by an average of -3.8 runs. Framber Valdez, starting for the Astros today, has a record of 3-1 with a 2.94 ERA and a WHIP of 1.20. The Astros’ offense has been among the league’s best, leading in batting average (.265) and strikeouts per game (6). Kyle Tucker leads the team with a .417 on-base percentage, 15 home runs, and 33 RBIs. Jose Altuve is on a 7-game hitting streak, and Jake Meyers has been hitting .406 over his last nine games.

Betting Picks

  • OU Over 8.5 -109
  • ML: Astros -200
  • ATS: Angels +1.5

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