Houston Astros vs Los Angeles Angels Betting Pick & Prediction 6/7/24

Griffin Canning and the Angels (24-38) will look to keep their three-game winning streak alive when they host the Astros (28-35) at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. However, they come into the game as +153 underdogs on the money line. The Astros are currently 3rd in the AL West, and they are favored on the money line today at -181. The over/under line is sitting at 8.5 runs.

First pitch for this one is set for 9:38 PM ET, and the forecast from Anaheim calls for clear skies and temperatures in the mid-70s. Friday’s pitching matchup features Framber Valdez for the Astros and Griffin Canning for the Angels.

LOS ANGELES ANGELS VS HOUSTON ASTROS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Los Angeles Angels Moneyline +153

This game will be played at Angel Stadium of Anaheim at 9:38 ET on Friday, June 7th.

HOW TO BET THE ASTROS VS ANGELS:

• We have the Angels winning by a score of 6 to 5
• If you’re looking for a run line pick, we also like the Angels to cover
• As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over

Astros Records & Stats

Houston closed out their series vs. the Cardinals with a 4-2 loss. Heading into the game, the Astros were the heavy favorite at -156. Things started off well for the Astros, as they got on the board with a run in the 1st inning but gave up the lead right away as the Cardinals scored in the top of the 3rd.

Ronel Blanco got the start for the Astros and took the loss. He only lasted 5 2/3 innings, giving up four earned runs on five hits. Offensively, the Astros only had two fewer hits than the Cardinals but scored just two runs. Yainer Diaz and Trey Cabbage each had a homer, but the Astros couldn’t string together enough hits to get the win.

Houston is 28-35 overall and trails the Mariners by 7.5 games in the AL West. So far, they have gone 13-11 against other teams in the division. The Astros are on the road today, and they are 11-17 on the road compared to 17-18 at home.

As the favorite, the Astros are just 22-28 this year and 6-13 as the favorite on the road. They have been better as the underdog, going 6-7 this year. Houston’s overall series record is 9-10-1, and they are coming off winning their series vs. the Cardinals.

When the Astros win, they do so by an average of 4.1 runs per game, but when they lose, they lose by an average of 3.3 runs per game. Overall, they are 26-37 against the run line this season, including an 11-17 mark on the road. They are 19-31 against the run line as the favorite and 7-6 as the underdog.

When the Astros are on the road, the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, which is lower than their season average of 9 runs per game. Their games have averaged 8.8 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 23-37. When the line is set at 8.5 runs, their over/under record is 5-11. Nearly half of their games this season have had higher over/under lines than 8.5 runs.

Framber Valdez gets the start for the Astros today as he faces the Angels on the road. So far this season, he has made nine starts and has a record of 4-3 with an ERA of 3.95. Valdez’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.24. In his last outing, he picked up the win, going seven innings and giving up just one earned run. Before that, he had given up at least three earned runs in three straight starts. Valdez has a batting average allowed of .255 this season.

Heading into today’s game, the Astros are the league’s top strikeout team, but they are also one of the best offensive teams in the league, coming in 2nd in team batting average and 4th in home runs. Overall, they are averaging 4.4 runs per game, but they have been even better at home, averaging 4.8 runs per contest. Houston also has the league’s top slugging percentage and have the 6th best OPS in the league.

Jose Altuve and Yordan Alvarez have been two of the Astros’ top power threats this season, with Altuve’s 9 homers ranking 3rd on the team and Alvarez’s 12 home runs coming in at 2nd. Kyle Tucker has been the league’s 2nd best power hitter this season, as his 19 homers are the most on the team and 2nd most in the league. Tucker also comes into the game with the team’s top on-base percentage and is 12th in the league with 40 RBIs.

Angels Records & Stats

The Angels pulled off a big upset to close out their series vs. the Padres, picking up a 3-2 win. Los Angeles was the +153 underdog at home going into this matchup. Offensively, the Angels only had six hits but scored three runs. Zach Neto went 2/3 with a homer and two RBIs.

José Soriano got the start for the Angels, going six innings and giving up just one run on six hits. He only had one strikeout in the outing and got the win.

With their three-game winning streak, the Angels are 24-38 overall and trail the Mariners by 11 games in the AL West. This year, they are 4-5 in divisional games and have an overall series record of 5-14-1.

At home, the Angels are just 10-21 this season and 14-17 on the road. So far, they have really struggled in day games, going 6-16 this season. As the underdog, the Angels are 23-34 this year and just 1-4 when favored.

Los Angeles has been a solid bet against the run line this season, going 36-26 overall. They have been even better on the road, going 20-11, while they are just 16-15 at home. They have covered the run line in three straight games overall and three straight as an underdog. They are 0-5 against the run line as the favorite this season.

The Angels have an over/under record of 33-28 this season, and their games have averaged 9.0 runs per game. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 13-12. Overall, 24.2% of their games have had higher lines than 8.5 runs. Their current under streak is at 4 games.

Griffin Canning will be looking to bounce back from a tough outing vs. the Mariners, as he gave up one earned run in 6 2/3 innings of work. In that outing, he took the loss. Before that, he had turned in three straight quality starts. Canning’s record for the season is 2-5, and his ERA is 4.69. Opponents have hit .256 this season off Canning. So far, he has made 12 starts, and his ERA at home is 4.54 compared to 5.64 on the road.

So far this season, the Angels offense has been one of the league’s worst, averaging just 4.1 runs per game, which is 21st in the MLB. They are also near the bottom of the league in team on-base percentage, and walks. As a team, the Angels are batting .236, which is 15th in the league. Their home run total of 70 is 7th in the league, and they have the 11th best isolated power figure in the league.

Over the team’s last eight games, Luis Rengifo has gone 8/29, and he is currently on a five-game hitting streak. Taylor Ward and Jo Adell come into the game as the team’s top home run hitters, with 11 homers apiece. Ward is batting .253 for the season, and Adell is hitting just .198. Mike Trout is also struggling in the batting average department, hitting just .220.