Angels vs Astros Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, May 20

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Houston Astros' Jeremy Pena reacts after flying out during the seventh inning of Game 1 of the baseball AL Championship Series against the Texas Rangers Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in Houston.
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  • The Astros are -200 favorites vs the Angels
  • Angels vs Astros Over / Under today: 8.5 Runs
  • Angels / Astros TV Channel: SCHN | BSW

The Los Angeles Angels (+165) visit Minute Maid Park to take on the Houston Astros (-200) on Monday, May 20, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10pm EDT in Houston, TX.

This season, the Angels are 18-29 against the spread (ATS), while the Astros are 20-27 ATS.

Angels vs Astros Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Angels starting pitcher: Reid Detmers 3-4, 5.16 ERA
  • Astros starting pitcher: Framber Valdez 3-1, 2.97 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Angels+1.5 -120O 8.5 -110+165
Astros -1.5 +100U 8.5 -110-200

Angels vs Astros Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Astros will win Monday‘s MLB game with 63.0% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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

Best Angels Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Taylor Ward has hit the Home Runs Over in 8 of his last 23 away games (+25.90 Units / 113% ROI)
  • Taylor Ward has hit the RBIs Over in 14 of his last 23 away games (+13.50 Units / 59% ROI)
  • Kevin Pillar has hit the Runs Over in his last 7 games (+11.30 Units / 161% ROI)
  • Zach Neto has hit the Singles Over in 17 of his last 29 games (+10.65 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Kevin Pillar has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in his last 10 games (+10.35 Units / 79% ROI)

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

Best Astros Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Kyle Tucker has hit the Home Runs Over in 9 of his last 20 games (+21.35 Units / 107% ROI)
  • Yordan Alvarez has hit the Hits Under in 26 of his last 45 games (+20.25 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Yordan Alvarez has hit the RBIs Under in 23 of his last 25 games at home (+19.20 Units / 47% ROI)
  • Kyle Tucker has hit the Total Bases Over in 28 of his last 45 games (+15.45 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Yordan Alvarez has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 30 of his last 45 games (+14.30 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 29 of their last 47 games (+10.50 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the Team Total Over in 28 of their last 46 games (+6.95 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the Game Total Over in 14 of their last 24 games (+5.35 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have covered the Run Line in their last 5 games (+5.00 Units / 66% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 6 of their last 9 games (+4.75 Units / 50% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the Team Total Under in 29 of their last 47 games (+9.95 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 17 of their last 26 games (+7.40 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 30 games (+7.05 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 11 games (+6.50 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 7 of their last 8 games (+5.80 Units / 56% ROI)

Angels Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Angels are 25-22 against the Run Line (-7.7 Units / -10.77% ROI).

  • 18-29 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.65 Units / -15.82% ROI
  • 25-20 when betting on the total runs Over for +2.8 Units / 5.38% ROI
  • 20-25 when betting on the total runs Under for -7.45 Units / -14.49% ROI

Astros Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Astros are 20-27 against the Run Line (-6.55 Units / -11.63% ROI).

  • 21-26 when betting on the Moneyline for -12.35 Units / -18.81% ROI
  • 18-26 when betting on the total runs Over for -10.25 Units / -19.96% ROI
  • 26-18 when betting on the total runs Under for +6.2 Units / 11.9% ROI

Astros vs Angels Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Yordan Alvarez (HOU) 0.5 +300 0.5 -375
Kyle Tucker (HOU) 0.5 +333 0.5 -450
Jose Altuve (HOU) 0.5 +450 0.5 -650
Yainer Diaz (HOU) 0.5 +525 0.5 -750
Alex Bregman (HOU) 0.5 +575 0.5 -900

Astros vs Angels Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Yainer Diaz (HOU) 0.5 -275 0.5 +200
Yordan Alvarez (HOU) 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
Alex Bregman (HOU) 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Taylor Ward (LAA) 0.5 -250 0.5 +175
Kyle Tucker (HOU) 0.5 -225 0.5 +165

Astros vs Angels RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Yordan Alvarez (HOU) 0.5 +135 0.5 -175
Kyle Tucker (HOU) 0.5 +140 0.5 -190
Yainer Diaz (HOU) 0.5 +145 0.5 -190
Jeremy Pena (HOU) 0.5 +150 0.5 -200
Alex Bregman (HOU) 0.5 +155 0.5 -200

Astros vs Angels Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Framber Valdez (HOU) 5.5 -135 5.5 +105
Reid Detmers (LAA) 4.5 -105 4.5 -125

Opposing hitters have a miss rate of 48% (36/75) against Reid Detmers when he’s behind in the count this season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 23% — 100th Percentile.

5 of Reid Detmers’ breaking pitch strikeouts are backdoor on breaking pitches this season — tied for 3rd most among in MLB; League Avg: nan — 94th Percentile.

Opposing hitters have a miss rate of 48% (36/75) against Reid Detmers when he’s behind in the count this season — best among in MLB; League Avg: 24% — 100th Percentile.

Opponents have a miss rate of 31% (130/421) against Reid Detmers this season — 9th best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 25% — 92nd Percentile.

Astros Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Framber Valdez has allowed a slugging percentage of just .296 (162 Total Bases / 548 ABs) when going through the lineup the second time in a game since the 2022 season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .374 — 100th Percentile.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 81% (30/37) against Framber Valdez over the last 14 days — highest in AL over the last two weeks; League Avg: 40% — 100th Percentile.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 67% (68/101) against Framber Valdez this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 16 total IP; League Avg: 43% — 100th Percentile.

Opposing hitters have a groundball rate of 85% (22/26) against Framber Valdez when he’s behind in the count this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 16 total IP; League Avg: 40% — 100th Percentile.

Angels Keys to the Game vs. the Astros

The Angels are just 74-15 (.831) when leading entering the 8th inning since the 2023 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .899.

The Angels are just 79-10 (.888) when leading entering the 9th inning since the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .948.

The Angels are just 16-25 (.390) when tied entering the 7th inning since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Angels are just 103-44 (.701) when scoring 5 or more runs since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .795.

Astros Keys to the Game vs. the Angels

The Astros are 89-17 (.840) when scoring 5 or more runs since the 2023 season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .789.

The Astros are 125-89 (.584) after a win since the 2022 season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .512.

The Astros are 154-21 (.880) when scoring 5 or more runs since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .795.

The Astros are 64-44 (.593) after a road win since the 2022 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .488.

Angels hitters have an OBP of just .276 (1,085 PA’s) against pitchers who have thrown at least 80 pitches in a game since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .318.

The Angels have a winning percentage of just 27% at home this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 51%.

The Angels have a winning percentage of just 43% since last season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

The Angels have a winning percentage of just 38% this season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

Astros hitters have just 736 strikeouts in 4,174 PA’s (18%) against LHP since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

14% of Astros’ hitters plate appearances have lasted only one pitch (1,919/14,106 PA’s) since the 2022 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 11%.

Astros hitters have just 2,001 strikeouts in 9,932 PA’s (20%) against RHP since the 2022 season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Astros hitters have just 1,143 strikeouts in 5,728 PA’s (20%) against RHP since last season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Angels pitchers have an ERA of 5.59 (198.0 IP) at home this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 3.86.

Angels pitchers have walked 195 of 1,854 batters (10%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since last season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Angels pitchers have walked 45 of 420 batters (11%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 4th highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Angels pitchers have walked 1,350 of 14,130 batters (10%) since the 2022 season — tied for highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Astros pitchers have thrown at least two strikes in their first three pitches to 58% of opposing batters this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 64%.

Astros pitchers have walked 188 of 1,807 batters (10%) this season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Opponents have a miss rate of 27% against Astros pitchers since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Astros pitchers have a strikeout rate of 24% since the 2022 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Astros vs. Angels Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Grae Kessinger (Houston Astros): Hamstring, Day-To-Day
  • Justin Verlander (Houston Astros): Shoulder, 15-Day IL
  • Penn Murfee (Houston Astros): Elbow, 15-Day IL
  • Kendall Graveman (Houston Astros): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
  • Jose Abreu (Houston Astros): Hand, Day-To-Day
  • Jose Urquidy (Houston Astros): Forearm, 15-Day IL
  • Oliver Ortega (Houston Astros): Elbow, 15-Day IL
  • Lance McCullers (Houston Astros): Forearm, 60-Day IL
  • Bennett Sousa (Houston Astros): Shoulder, 15-Day IL
  • Forrest Whitley (Houston Astros): Finger, 7-Day IL
  • Shawn Dubin (Houston Astros): Forearm, 15-Day IL
  • Michael Stefanic (Los Angeles Angels): Quadriceps, 10-Day IL
  • Sam Bachman (Los Angeles Angels): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
  • Mickey Moniak (Los Angeles Angels): Illness, Day-To-Day
  • Austin Warren (Los Angeles Angels): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Robert Stephenson (Los Angeles Angels): Shoulder, 15-Day IL
  • Aaron Loup (Los Angeles Angels): Shoulder, Out
  • Randal Grichuk (Los Angeles Angels): Ankle, 10-Day IL
  • Kelvin Caceres (Los Angeles Angels): Lat, 60-Day IL
  • Jose Quijada (Los Angeles Angels): Elbow, 60-Day IL

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