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Houston Astros (43-32, 1st in the AL West) vs. Los Angeles Angels (36-38, 3rd in the AL West)
Date/Time: Friday, 9:38 p.m. EDT
Location: Anaheim, California

Pitching Probables:

• Astros: Hunter Brown (8-3, 1.88 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, 105 strikeouts)

• Angels: Yusei Kikuchi (2-6, 3.05 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, 78 strikeouts)

Betting Lines:

• Moneyline: Astros -187, Angels +155

• Over/Under: 8 runs

• Run Line: Astros -1.5 +105

Analysis:

Los Angeles Angels:

• Record: 36-38 overall, 15-16 at home

• Recent Performance: The Angels are 23-6 in games when scoring 5 or more runs, but their inconsistent pitching staff, particularly Kikuchi, has hindered them. They have a solid offensive core led by Taylor Ward and Jo Adell, but their overall performance has been hit or miss.

• Key Performers:

  • Taylor Ward: 33 extra base hits (13 doubles, 1 triple, 19 home runs).

  • Jo Adell: 8 for 35, 4 home runs, 8 RBI over the past 10 games.

Houston Astros:

• Record: 43-32 overall, 16-19 on the road

• Recent Performance: The Astros have a great offensive line and a dominant pitching rotation. Hunter Brown has been a key asset for the Astros, with a remarkable 1.88 ERA. The Astros have a 24-3 record in games when scoring 5 or more runs, making them a formidable offensive team.

• Key Performers:

  • Jeremy Peña: 15 doubles, 1 triple, 9 home runs.

  • Cam Smith: 15 for 40, 4 doubles, 2 home runs, 7 RBI over the past 10 games.

Betting Recommendations:

Run Line:

• Astros -1.5 +105: With the Astros having a strong likelihood of winning, coupled with the extra value on the run line, the Astros -1.5 is a good pick, especially given the odds.

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