Astros vs Angels Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, May 9

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  • The Angels are -140 favorites vs the Astros
  • Astros starting pitcher: Framber Valdez
  • Angels starting pitcher: Shohei Ohtani
  • Watch the game on MLB Network

The Houston Astros (+115) visit Angel Stadium to take on the Los Angeles Angels (-140) on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 9:38pm EDT in Anaheim.

The Angels are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+145).

The Astros vs Angels Over/Under is 7.5 total runs for the game.

This season, the Astros are 17-17 against the spread (ATS), while the Angels are 16-19 ATS.

Astros vs. Angels Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Astros+1.5 -175O 7.5 +100+115
Angels -1.5 +145U 7.5 -120-140

Astros vs Angels Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Angels will win Tuesday‘s MLB matchup with 51.9% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Astros and Angels and up-to-date player injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Astros players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Astros Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Alex Bregman has hit the Total Bases Under in 27 of his last 34 games (+16.10 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Jeremy Pena has hit the Runs Over in 20 of his last 33 games (+13.40 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Mauricio Dubon has hit the Runs Over in 10 of his last 13 away games (+11.20 Units / 86% ROI)
  • Kyle Tucker has hit the RBIs Over in 9 of his last 12 away games (+11.15 Units / 93% ROI)
  • Jose Abreu has hit the Total Bases Under in 22 of his last 29 games (+10.80 Units / 22% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Angels players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Angels Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Hunter Renfroe has hit the Hits Over in 21 of his last 26 games (+10.15 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Mike Trout has hit the Singles Over in 12 of his last 17 games (+9.75 Units / 57% ROI)
  • Brandon Drury has hit the Runs Over in 10 of his last 14 games at home (+9.55 Units / 68% ROI)
  • Mike Trout has hit the Hits Over in 14 of his last 17 games (+8.85 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Anthony Rendon has hit the Singles Over in 9 of his last 11 games (+7.65 Units / 67% ROI)

Angels vs Astros Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Anthony Rendon 0.5 +575 0.5 -1600
Jose Abreu 0.5 +650 0.5 -2000
Shohei Ohtani 0.5 +625 0.5 -2000
Mike Trout 0.5 +525 0.5 -1200
Mauricio Dubon 0.5 +950 0.5 -10000

Angels vs Astros Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Anthony Rendon 0.5 -200 0.5 +150
Jose Abreu 0.5 -185 0.5 +135
Shohei Ohtani 0.5 -150 0.5 +115
Mike Trout 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Mauricio Dubon 0.5 -190 0.5 +145

Angels vs Astros RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Anthony Rendon 0.5 +165 0.5 -225
Jose Abreu 0.5 +220 0.5 -300
Shohei Ohtani 0.5 +250 0.5 -350
Mike Trout 0.5 +230 0.5 -350
Mauricio Dubon 0.5 +333 0.5 -500

Angels vs Astros Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Shohei Ohtani 7.5 -115 7.5 -115
Framber Valdez 5.5 -110 5.5 -120
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Astros Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Astros have gone 17-17 against the Run Line (-2.3 Units / -5.03% ROI).

  • 17-17 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.2 Units / -16.53% ROI
  • 18-15 when betting on the total runs Over for +1.65 Units / 4.4% ROI
  • 15-18 when betting on the total runs Under for -4.55 Units / -12.17% ROI

Angels Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Angels have gone 16-19 against the Run Line (-5.05 Units / -11.4% ROI).

  • 19-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.65 Units / -3.04% ROI
  • 17-16 when betting on the total runs Over for -1.1 Units / -2.8% ROI
  • 16-17 when betting on the total runs Under for -2.55 Units / -6.75% ROI

Right-handed hitters have a groundball rate of 68% (73/107) against Framber Valdez this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 43% — 100th Percentile.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 67% (83/124) against Framber Valdez this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 44% — 100th Percentile.

Framber Valdez has thrown inside pitches 47% of the time (477/1,013) with two-strikes since last season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 31% — 100th Percentile.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 66% (142/214) against Framber Valdez in two-strike counts since last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 78 total IP; League Avg: 44% — 100th Percentile.

Angels Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Opponents are hitting just .125 (16-for-128) against Shohei Ohtani this season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .244 — 100th Percentile.

Opponents have a two strike miss rate of 43% (48/111) against Shohei Ohtani this season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 24% — 100th Percentile.

Shohei Ohtani has an OPS of 1.703 (154 PA’s) when ahead in the count since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 1.127 — 99th Percentile.

Shohei Ohtani has struck out 40% (32/81) of left-handed batters he faced this season — 2nd best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 23% — 98th Percentile.

Astros Keys to the Game vs. the Angels

The Astros are 43-67 (.391) when scoring 4 or fewer runs since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .290.

The Astros are just 0-16 (.000) when trailing entering the 9th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .048.

The Astros are just 0-11 (.000) when allowing 5 or more runs this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .207.

The Astros are 34-22 (.607) when moneyline favorites of less than -150 since last season — 6th best in MLB; League Avg: .545.

Angels Keys to the Game vs. the Astros

The Angels are just 4-17 (.190) when tied entering the 7th inning since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Angels were just 3-13 (.188) when tied entering the 7th inning in 2022 — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Angels are just 7-16 (.304) when tied entering the 8th inning since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Angels are 2-13 (.133) when trailing entering the 9th inning this season — tied for 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .048.

Astros hitters have just 758 strikeouts in 4,296 PA’s (18%) against LHP since the 2021 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Astros hitters have just 378 strikeouts in 2,215 PA’s (17%) against LHP since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Astros hitters struck out just 321 times in 1,850 PA’s (17%) against LHP in 2022 — best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

14% of Astros’ hitters plate appearances have lasted only one pitch (1,001/7,363 PA’s) since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 11%.

Angels hitters have 1,331 strikeouts in 5,162 PA’s (26%) against RHP since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

The Angels are just 4-17 (.190) when tied entering the 7th inning since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

Angels hitters have an OBP of just .272 (1,000 PA’s) against pitchers who have thrown at least 80 pitches in a game since the 2021 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .316.

Angels hitters have an OBP of .364 (358 PA’s) against LHP this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .326.

Astros pitchers have allowed opponents to score in three different innings in 29% of their games since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 44%.

The Astros have allowed 3.34 runs per game (324/97) on the road since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 4.36.

Astros pitchers have won only 0% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings on the road this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 27%.

Astros pitchers have an ERA of 3.13 (850.0 IP) on the road since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 4.19.

Angels pitchers have walked 35 of 320 batters (11%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Angels pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 20% with runners in scoring position this season — tied for 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Angels pitchers have won 44% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings this season — 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: 27%.

Opponents have a miss rate of 28% against Angels pitchers this season — tied for 5th best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Angels vs. Astros Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Aaron Loup (Angels): Hamstring, D15
  • José Suarez (Angels): Shoulder, D15
  • Jared Walsh (Angels): Headaches, D10
  • Max Stassi (Angels): Hip , D10
  • José Quijada (Angels): Elbow, D60
  • Logan O’Hoppe (Angels): Shoulder, D60
  • Austin Warren (Angels): Elbow, D15
  • José Marte (Angels): Elbow, D60
  • Chris Rodriguez (Angels): Shoulder, D60
  • Robert Daniel (Angels): Shoulder, D60
  • Lance McCullers Jr. (Astros): Elbow, D15
  • Jose Altuve (Astros): Thumb, D10
  • Luis Garcia (Astros): Elbow, D15
  • Michael Brantley (Astros): Shoulder, D10
  • José Urquidy (Astros): Shoulder, D15
  • Parker Mushinski (Astros): Spine, D15

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