In this article, we will formulate an Angels vs Astros Prediction for this MLB matchup on Thursday, August 20th in the third game of this series. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Houston Astros Preview
The Houston Astros have a 64-63 record this season and are sitting in 1st place in the AL West. They have a 32-32 home record and are coming off a 3-2 home win against the Angels. They will face the Athletics and the Yankees next.
The Houston Astros have a .242 batting average this season, a .317 OBP, and a .411 slugging percentage. The Astros’ pitching staff has a 4.55 ERA and a 1.36 WHIP. Yordan Alvarez leads the Astros with a .317 batting average, while leading the team in RBI with 88 and adding a team-high 36 home runs.
Peter Lambert (R) is the projected starting pitcher for the Astros, and he has an 8-6 record, a 3.11 ERA, and a 1.15 WHIP.
Los Angeles Angels Preview
The Los Angeles Angels have a 50-77 record this season and are sitting in 4th place in the AL West. They have a 21-41 road record and are coming off a 2-3 road loss against the Astros. They will face the Rangers and the Guardians next.
The Los Angeles Angels have a .235 batting average this season, a .309 OBP, and a .373 slugging percentage. The Angels’ pitching staff has a 4.36 ERA and a 1.34 WHIP. Nolan Schanuel leads the Angels with a .278 batting average. Zach Neto leads the team in RBI with 54, while Mike Trout adds a team-high 20 home runs.
Grayson Rodriguez (R) is the projected starting pitcher for the Angels, and he has a 3-5 record, a 7.17 ERA, and a 1.59 WHIP.
Los Angeles Angels @ Houston Astros Betting Trends: August 20, 2026
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Peter Lambert Record this season: 8-6 ERA: 3.11
- Home Record: 5-4
- Last 5 against Angels: 0-0
Why the Houston Astros will win
- The Angels have lost each of their last nine Thursday night games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Astros have won four of their last five games against the Angels.
- The Astros have covered the run line in five of their last six games against AL West opponents following a win.
- The Angels have failed to cover the run line in five of their last six games following a road loss.
- The Angels have trailed after 3 innings in three of their last four road games.
- The Angels have trailed after 5 innings in nine of their last 12 games as road underdogs.
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Grayson Rodriguez Record this season: 3-5 ERA: 7.17
- Road Record: 2-2
- Last 5 against Astros: 0-1
Why the Los Angeles Angels will win
- The Angels have won four of their last five games as underdogs against AL West opponents.
- The Astros have lost four of their last five games as favorites following a win.
- The Astros have failed to cover the run line in each of their last 10 Thursday home games.
- The Angels have covered the run line each of their last six night games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
- The Angels have led after 3 innings in each of their last four games against opponents that held a winning record.
- The Angels have led after 5 innings in seven of their last eight night games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Angels’ last 11 night games as underdogs have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Four of the Astros’ last five games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of the Angels’ last seven games.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in nine of the last 10 games between the Angels and Astros at Daikin Park.
Houston Astros Player Prop Facts
- Peter Lambert has recorded six or more strikeouts in each of his last six appearances against AL opponents.
- Christian Vazquez has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine appearances with the Astros as home favorites against AL West opponents.
- Christian Vazquez has hit a home run in each of his last two appearances.
- Yordan Alvarez ranks 1st amongst qualified players for Slugging Percentage (.610) this season.
Los Angeles Angels Player Prop Facts
- Zach Neto has hit at least one home run in five of his last eight road appearances against the Astros after playing the previous day.
- Grayson Rodriguez has recorded a win in five of his last six road appearances against AL opponents.
- Grayson Rodriguez has recorded five or more strikeouts in each of his last 10 appearances against AL West opponents.
- Jose Siri has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 10 road appearances against AL West opponents that held a winning record.
- Mike Trout ranks 9th amongst qualified players for On Base Percentage (.382) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Astros rank 29th in the league for steals this season (40).
- The Astros rank 3rd in the league for home runs this season (170).
- The Angels rank 30th in the league for walks allowed this season (526).
- The Angels rank 29th in the league for slugging percentage this season (.373).
Angels vs Astros Prediction
The Astros are 7-3 in their last 10 meetings against the Angels and are 3-1 in their last 4 meetings in Houston.
In this Angels vs Astros Prediction, the Astros are coming as -190 home favorites. I like the Astros at home in this one, as they have the pitching edge with Peter Lambert on the mound and his 3.11 ERA, and a 1.15 WHIP, having given up two runs or less in each of his last eight starts. On the flip side, Grayson Rodriguez has been atrocious this season with a 7.17 ERA, and a 1.59 WHIP and the Angels offense has been ice-cold, with just 2.5 runs per game in their last 5. Don’t overthink this one and take the Astros to win comfortably and cover the runline.