The Houston Astros (-165) visit Angel Stadium of Anaheim to take on the Los Angeles Angels (+140) on Saturday, June 8, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 10:07pm EDT in Anaheim, CA and the game will be televised on SCHN, BSW, and MLBN.
The Astros are -1.5 (+100) on the run line, while the Angels are +1.5 (-120). The over/under for total runs scored in the game is set at 8.5, with the over at -105 odds and the under at -115.
Let s dive into our Astros vs Angels prediction as we analyze the Saturday night MLB odds and best props to bet.
Houston Astros vs LA Angels Prediction
The Astros dominated the Angels in the series opener on Friday night, winning 7-1. Houston will look to keep the momentum going and secure the series win on Saturday.
Houston sends Hunter Brown to the mound, who is 1-5 with a 6.18 ERA on the season. While his overall numbers are poor, Brown has pitched better of late, delivering three straight quality starts. In his last outing against the Angels on May 22, he allowed just two runs over six innings in a hard-luck 2-1 loss.
The Angels counter with lefty Tyler Anderson, who sports a stellar 2.37 ERA. However, advanced metrics suggest he s been quite fortunate, as his xERA is 4.49 and his xFIP is 5.07. Anderson has benefited from an unsustainable 88.7% strand rate and .212 BABIP. He s struck out just 13% of batters over his last four starts.
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Los Angeles Angels (@Angels)
The Astros have hit lefties well this season, posting a 110 wRC+. Even without injured star Kyle Tucker, their lineup is dangerous. Catcher Yainer Diaz has homered in four straight games.
Meanwhile, the Angels offense has been abysmal lately, ranking dead last in MLB with a 77 wRC+ against right-handed pitching over the past 30 days. They have the lowest hard-hit rate (26.7%) in that span.
With Brown pitching better and getting an easier matchup than his stats would suggest, and Anderson due for regression, the Astros have the edge on the mound. Couple that with a significant advantage on offense, and Houston looks poised to win again.
Prediction: Astros -1.5 (-105)
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