Los Angeles Angels vs Houston Astros Betting Picks & Predictions
First pitch is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. ET at Minute Maid Park Saturday with the game total set at
Game outlook
First pitch is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. ET at Minute Maid Park Saturday with the game total set at 9.5.
Game Info
When: Saturday, 8/12/2023 @ 7:15pm EST
Where: Minute Maid Park Stadium Angels vs Astros Betting Odds Moneyline: Angels +160 | Astros -175
Spread: Angels +1.5 (-120) | Astros -1.5 (+100)
Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 64%.
Los Angeles Angels
The Los Angeles Angels are on the hunt for a Wild Card spot this season, but their inconsistency is what may be preventing them from making it back to the playoffs for the first time since 2014. In order to prepare for their upcoming game with Houston, they will be starting veteran southpaw Anderson. Here's an overview of their stats in 2023 so far: Offense: score 4.89 runs per game (7th), hit .254 (11th), and OPS of .772 (5th) Hit 174 home runs (3rd) and stolen 56 bases (27th) Defense: 4.43 ERA (20th) and 1.36 WHIP (21st) 37 Quality Starts (17th) Power Ranking: 17, 58-58 season record
Houston Astros Analysis
The Houston Astros have had a promising season and are looking to increase their division standings with their rivalry, the Texas Rangers. The Astros have fared well in offense (#10), defense (#7), and hold an overall record of 81-81. The team has recently had difficulties after a THIRD runner was caught stealing today. France is likely to be the starting pitcher for Saturday's game and has won four straight and six of seven overall. The Astros have faced the LA Angles twice this season, giving up one run in seven innings on June 4 and four runs (two earned) in 4.1 innings on July 14. The Astros are counting on France to help continue their success and move them closer to the Rangers in the AL West division standings. Houston Astros have a power ranking of 11 and are #10 for offense (scoring an average of 4.81 per game) #7 for defense (giving up an average of 4.18 points per game) and 66-50 overall Los Angeles went 2-1 in their last 3 matchups against Houston France is likely to be the starting pitcher for Saturday's game and has won four straight and six of seven overall Astros have faced the LA Angles twice this season, giving up one run in seven innings on June 4 and four runs (two earned) in 4.1 innings on July 14