In this article, we will formulate an Angels vs Astros Prediction for this MLB game on Friday, August 29th at the Daikin Park in the opening game of this series. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Houston Astros Preview
The Houston Astros have a 74-60 record this season and are sitting on the first place of the AL West. The Astros have a 40-28 home record and 61-67 in over/under. They are coming off a 4-3 home victory over the Rockies, and have back-to-back wins. Under is 4-0 in their last 4 games and are playing the Rangers and the Yankees next.
The Astros have a .253 batting average this season, .318 OBP and .402 slugging percentage. Houston’s pitching staff has a 3.86 ERA and 1.22 WHIP. Jose Altuve leads the Astros with 136 hits, adding a team-high 23 home runs. Jeremy Pena is the team’s best hitter with a .306 batting average, while Christian Walker leads the team in RBI with 74.
Cristian Javier (R) is the projected starter for the Astros, and he has a 1-1 record, 5.40 ERA and 1.50 WHIP.
Los Angeles Angels Preview
The Los Angeles Angels have a 62-71 record this season and are sitting on the 4th place of the AL West. The Angels have a 28-36 road record and 74-56 in over/under They are coming off a 3-20 road defeat over the Rangers, and are 1-5 in their last 6 games. Rhey are playing the Athletics and the Royals next.
The Angels have a .230 batting average this season, .303 OBP and .405 Slugging percentage. LA’s pitching staff has a 4.81 ERA and 1.44 WHIP. Nolan Schanuel leads the Angels with 123 hits, while Zach Neto is the team’s best hitter with a .270 batting average. Taylor Ward leads the team with 94 RBI, adding a team-high 30 home runs.
Tyler Anderson (L) is the projected starting pitcher for the Angels, and he has a 2-8 record, 4.73 ERA and 1.40 WHIP.
Why the Houston Astros will win
- The Astros have won each of their last 15 Friday games against the Angels.
- The Angels have lost each of their last 10 Friday games at Daikin Park.
- The Angels have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last nine road games against AL West opponents that held a winning record.
- The Astros have covered the run line each of their last four games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
- The Angels have trailed after 3 innings in seven of their last eight road games against AL West opponents that held a winning record.
- The Angels have lost the first inning in four of their last five night games against AL West opponents.
- The Angels have trailed after 5 innings in seven of their last eight games as underdogs.
Why the Los Angeles Angels will win
- The Astros have lost eight of their last nine games as favorites against American League opponents following a win.
- The Angels have won six of their last eight games as underdogs against AL West opponents following a loss.
- The Astros have failed to cover the run line each of their last 14 home games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
- The Angels have covered the run line each of their last nine Friday games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Astros have lost the first inning in each of their last three games against AL West opponents.
- The Astros have trailed after 5 innings in eight of their last nine games against AL West opponents that held a losing record.
- The Astros have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last six games against AL West opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Astros’ last four games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Seven of the Angels’ last nine games against AL West opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Angels’ last eight road games.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in four of the Astros’ last five games.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Astros rank 1st in the league for strikeouts this season (1262).
- The Astros rank T27th in the league for steals this season (66).
- The Angels rank 30th in the league for strikeouts against this season (1304).
- The Angels rank 30th in the league for walks allowed this season (506).
Angels vs Astros Prediction
The Astros are 7-3 in their last 10 head-to-head meetings against the Angels, and are 5-2 in their last 7 meetings in Houston. Over is 7-2 in their last 9 meetings.
In this Angels vs Astros Prediction, the Astros are coming as home favorites. Both pitchers have been terrible this season, with a combined 10.13 ERA and Andreson has been in poor form coming into this matchup, having lost all of his last five starts, and has 4 earned runs in three of his last four starts, and the Angels have the third-worst bullpen in the league. I expect a high-scoring affair, so take the over 9 runs.