Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Angels (57-75) face the Houston Astros (85-47) at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on Saturday. First pitch is scheduled for 9:07pm (ET). Let’s take a look at some of Ohtani’s Player props for the matchup. Luis Garcia is the probable pitcher for the Angels, while Shohei Ohtani is the probable pitcher for the Astros. The Los Angeles Angels are favored to win, currently listed at -125. The total runs line is set at 8.0.
Strikeouts
Shohei Ohtani’s strikeout line is set at 7.5 on Saturday, with over at -130 and under at -106.
- Ohtani has recorded 176 strikeouts this season – ranking 8th in the MLB – averaging 8.0 per start.
- At home, Ohtani has recorded 96 strikeouts this season – averaging 8.7 per start.
- At home, Ohtani has recorded 62 strikeouts in his last six starts.
- He has exceeded this line in 12 of his 22 starts (54.5%) this season.
- He has exceeded this line in eight of his last 11 starts.
- At home, he has exceeded this line in seven of his 11 starts (63.6%) this season.
- At home, he has exceeded this line in five of his last six starts.
- Ohtani has recorded 56 strikeouts in his 8 career starts against the Astros.
- Ohtani has recorded 24 strikeouts in his 3 career home starts against the Astros.
- The Astros have struck out 981 times this season – ranking 29th in the MLB.
Let’s take a look at how Shohei Ohtani performs in some other key statistical areas.
Wins
- Ohtani holds a 11-8 W/L record this season, as well as a 2-2 record from his last five starts.
- Ohtani holds a 2-3 W/L record in his career against the Astros.
- At home, Ohtani holds a 1-1 W/L record in his career against the Astros.
Home Runs Allowed
- Ohtani has allowed 14 home runs in 22 starts this season.
- At home, Ohtani has allowed 7 home runs in 11 starts this season.
- Ohtani did not allow a home run in his most recent start against the Astros.
- Ohtani has allowed 3 home runs in his 8 career starts against the Astros.
- Ohtani has allowed 1 home run in his last five starts against the Astros.
- Ohtani has allowed 0 home runs in his 3 career home starts against the Astros.
- Houston has hit 172 home runs this season – ranking 4th in the MLB.
Earned Run Average
- Ohtani has an ERA of 2.67 this season.
- In his last two appearances against the Astros, Ohtani has an ERA of 0.75.
- In his last two home appearances against the Astros, Ohtani has an ERA of 1.69.