Houston Astros vs. Los Angeles Angels Odds, Picks and Predictions

THE Houston Astros (30-35) and Los Angeles Angels (24-40) conclude their 3-game series on Sunday. First pitch at Angel Stadium is scheduled for 4:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the FanDuel Sportsbook lines around the Astros vs. Angels odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Seasonal series: Astros lead 3-2

The Astros have won 4 of their last 5 games and will look to sweep the Angels after a 6-1 victory on Saturday. RHP starter Brown Hunter struck out 7 in 6 scoreless innings. Houston’s offense was led by DH Yordan Alvarezwho went 3-for-4 with a HR double and 2 runs.

Los Angeles was unable to do anything offensively on Saturday night, only managing 3 hits. One of these hits was a solo HR by 1B Nick Schanuel. The Angels hope to avoid getting swept for the third time in their last five series.

Astros among Angels’ projected starters

RHP Justin Verlander against LHP Patrick Sandoval

Verlander (3-2, 3.63 ERA) is making his 10th start. He has a WHIP of 1.19, 2.9 BB/9 and 8.3 K/9 in 52 IP.

• Last Start: No decision, 5 IP, 4 ER, 7 H, 2 BB, 4 K in a 7-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday
• 2024 road splits: 3-1, 2.80 ERA, 35 1/3 IP, 11 ER, 28 H, 10 BB, 39 K in 3 starts

Sandoval (2-8, 5.00 ERA) is making his 14th start. He has a 1.43 WHIP, 3.8 BB/9 and 9.6 K/9 in 66 2/3 IP.

• Last start: Win, 6 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 7 K in a 4-2 win over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday
• 2023 vs. Astros: 0-1, 8.38 ERA (9 2/3 IP, 9 ER) in 2 starts

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Astros alongside Angels

Powered by FanDuel Sportsbook; Go to the USA TODAY Sports Sports Betting Scores & Odds hub for a complete list. Lines last updated at 1:53 a.m. ET.

• Money Line (ML): Astros -154 (bet $154 to win $100) | Angels +130 (bet $100 to win $130)
• Running Line (RL)/Against the Spread (ATS): Astros -1.5 (+100) | Angels +1.5 (-120)
• More/Less (Y/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Astros picks and predictions at Angels

Prediction

Astros 6, Angels 2

Money line.

PASS.

I love the Astros (-154) in this Sunday game, but I’ll avoid paying that juice and keep my bet on the race line.

Running Line/Against the Spread

ASTROS BET -1.5 (+100).

Houston will close out this sweep in impressive fashion Sunday afternoon with Verlander on the hill. Although he is now 41 years old, he is still doing his job and should have no problems against this Angels lineup.

Sandoval has only had one really bad outing since early May, but he belongs on this Astros team. In his last 5 starts against Houston, he has allowed at least 4 ER in 4 of them.

The Astros’ last 8 victories ended by 2 runs or more. When they win, they usually win hands down.

More less

BET UNDER 8.5 (-115).

I really wanted to take over, but I just couldn’t when I looked at the trends. Their last 3 clashes have gone under the total. Houston is 2-8 going Over in their last 10 games while the Angels have been Under in 6 straight games.

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