- The Astros (84-47) are -150 favorites vs the Angels (57-74)
- Astros starting pitcher: Lance McCullers Jr. (1-1), 1.68 ERA
- Angels starting pitcher: Reid Detmers (5-4), 3.47 ERA
- Watch the game on MLB Network
The Houston Astros (-150) visit Angel Stadium to take on the Los Angeles Angels (+125) on Friday, September 2, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 9:38pm EDT in Anaheim.
The Astros are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+110).
The Astros vs Angels Over/Under is 8.5 total runs for the game.
So far this season, the Astros are 82-46 against the spread (ATS), while the Angels are 62-66 ATS.
Astros vs. Angels Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline
| Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
| Astros | -1.5 +110 | O 8.5 -110 | -150 |
| Angels | +1.5 -135 | U 8.5 -110 | +125 |
Astros vs Angels Prediction for Today’s Game
Based on recent trends the model predicts the Astros will win Friday‘s matchup with 58.4% 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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Best Astros Player Prop Bets Today
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Best Angels Player Prop Best Bets Today
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Angels vs Astros Home Run Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Velazquez | 0.5 +900 | 0.5 -5000 |
| David Fletcher | 0.5 +1250 | 0.5 |
| Jo Adell | 0.5 +650 | 0.5 -2000 |
| Luis Rengifo | 0.5 +725 | 0.5 -2500 |
| Max Stassi | 0.5 +625 | 0.5 -2000 |
Angels vs Astros Total Hits Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Velazquez | 0.5 +110 | 0.5 -155 |
| David Fletcher | 0.5 -275 | 0.5 +180 |
| Jo Adell | 0.5 -130 | 0.5 -110 |
| Luis Rengifo | 0.5 -200 | 0.5 +140 |
| Max Stassi | 0.5 -115 | 0.5 -120 |
Angels vs Astros RBI Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Velazquez | 0.5 +333 | 0.5 -600 |
| David Fletcher | 0.5 +300 | 0.5 -500 |
| Jo Adell | 0.5 +260 | 0.5 -400 |
| Luis Rengifo | 0.5 +170 | 0.5 -250 |
| Max Stassi | 0.5 +270 | 0.5 -450 |
Angels vs Astros Strikeout Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Reid Detmers | 4.5 +115 | 4.5 -160 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | 5.5 -120 | 5.5 -115 |
Positive Betting Trends for the Astros Run Line, Moneyline, Run Totals
Positive Betting Trends for the Angels: Run Line, Moneyline, Run Totals
Astros Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this MLB season, the Astros have gone 67-61 against the Run Line (+7.4 Units / 4.97% ROI).
- 82-46 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.2 Units / 3.27% ROI
- 46-75 when betting on the total runs Over for -35.05 Units / -25.04% ROI
- 75-46 when betting on the total runs Under for +24.1 Units / 16.96% ROI
Angels Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this MLB season, the Astros have gone 62-66 against the Run Line (-9.15 Units / -5.77% ROI).
- 57-71 when betting on the Moneyline for -23.9 Units / -14.57% ROI
- 57-62 when betting on the total runs Over for -11.3 Units / -8.01% ROI
- 62-57 when betting on the total runs Under for +0 Units / 0% ROI
Lance McCullers Jr.: Astros Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Opponents have a swing rate of just 35% (767/2,199) against Lance McCullers in non-two strike counts since the start of last season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 145 total IP; League Avg: 43% — 0 Percentile.
Opponents have a line drive rate of just 12% (17/139) against Lance McCullers with runners in scoring position since the start of 2020 — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 175 total IP; League Avg: 23% — 100th Percentile.
Opponents have a line drive rate of just 18% (109/603) against Lance McCullers since the start of 2020 — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 175 total IP; League Avg: 23% — 100th Percentile.
Opponents have a swing rate of just 35% (990/2,856) against Lance McCullers in non-two strike counts since the start of 2020 — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 175 total IP; League Avg: 42% — 0 Percentile.
Reid Detmers: Angels Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Reid Detmers has thrown elevated pitches 45% of the time (247/550) with two-strikes this season — 5th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: 31% — 96th Percentile.
41% of Reid Detmers’ called strikeouts are elevated this season — 14th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: 24% — 91st Percentile.
48% of Reid Detmers’ non-fastball strikeouts are located inside this season — 13th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: 30% — 92nd Percentile.
Reid Detmers has thrown elevated pitches 46% of the time (194/425) on the first pitch of at-bats this season — 6th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: 32% — 96th Percentile.
Astros Keys to the Game vs. the Angels
The Astros are 52-3 (.945) when scoring 5 or more runs this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .797.
The Astros are 28-5 (.848) when totaling 5 or more extra base hits this season — 10th best in MLB; League Avg: .799.
The Astros are 11-7 (.611) when tied entering the 8th inning this season — 9th best in MLB; League Avg: .500.
The Astros are 43-20 (.683) at home this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .528.
Angels Keys to the Game vs. the Astros
The Angels are just 2-10 (.167) when tied entering the 7th inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.
The Angels are just 6-33 (.154) when their opponents score in the first inning this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .334.
The Angels are just 4-11 (.267) when tied entering the 8th inning this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.
The Angels are just 5-56 (.082) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — 7th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .114.
Astros Hitting Stats & Trends
Astros hitters have just 637 strikeouts in 3,534 PA’s (18%) against LHP since the start of last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.
Astros hitters have just 2,194 strikeouts in 11,187 PA’s (20%) since the start of last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.
Astros hitters have just 257 strikeouts in 1,453 PA’s (18%) against LHP this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.
Astros hitters have an OBP of .265 (5,739 PA’s) with two-strikes since the start of last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .243.
Angels Hitting Stats & Trends
Angels hitters have 1,264 strikeouts in 4,828 PA’s (26%) this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.
The Angels are batting just .218 on the road this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .241.
Angels hitters have 902 strikeouts in 3,374 PA’s (27%) against RHP this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.
Angels hitters have an OPS of just .644 (3,333 PA’s) in innings 7-9 since the start of last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .695.
Astros Pitching Stats & Trends
Astros pitchers have allowed opponents to score in three different innings in 28% of their games this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.
The Astros pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 41% of their games since the start of last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.
Astros pitchers have won 43% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings at home since the start of last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 29%.
Astros pitchers have an ERA of 3.03 (1161.2 IP) this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 3.98.
Angels Pitching Stats & Trends
Angels pitchers have walked 1,034 of 11,090 batters (9%) since the start of last season — 4th highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.
Angels pitchers have walked 102 of 1,164 batters (9%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — tied for 4th highest in MLB; League Avg: 7%.
Angels pitchers have won only 8% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings on the road this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 24%.
Angels pitchers have walked 50 of 477 batters (10%) over the last 14 days (13 games) — highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.
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