Friday's contest that pits the Los Angeles Angels (24-38) versus the Houston Astros (28-35) at Angel Stadium of Anaheim is expected to be a competitive matchup based on our computer prediction, which projects a final score of 6-5 in favor of the Angels. Game time is at 9:38 PM ET on June 7.
The Astros will give the ball to Framber Valdez (4-3, 3.95 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 5 on the season, and the Angels will counter with Griffin Canning (2-5, 4.69 ERA).
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Astros vs. Angels Game Info & Odds
- When: Friday, June 7, 2024 at 9:38 PM ET
- Where: Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, California
- How to Watch on TV: SCHN
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Astros vs. Angels Score Prediction
- Our prediction for this contest is Angels 6, Astros 5.
Total Prediction for Astros vs. Angels
- Total Prediction: Over 8 runs
Astros Performance Insights
- In seven games as the favorite over the last 10 matchups, the Astros have a record of 3-4.
- Houston and its opponents have combined to hit the over two times in its last 10 games with a total.
- The Astros have entered the game as favorites 48 times this season and won 22, or 45.8%, of those games.
- Houston has a record of 7-3, a 70% win rate, when favored by -185 or more by sportsbooks this season.
- Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Astros have a 64.9% chance to win.
- Houston has scored 277 runs (4.4 per game) this season, which ranks 12th in MLB.
- The Astros' 4.27 team ERA ranks 21st among all MLB pitching staffs.
Angels Performance Insights
- The Angels have played as the underdog in eight of their past 10 games and have gone 3-5 in those contests.
- In its previous 10 games with a total, Los Angeles and its opponents have combined to exceed the over/under on four occasions.
- The Angels have come away with 21 wins in the 51 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
- Los Angeles has a mark of 3-5 in contests where oddsmakers favor it by +150 or worse on the moneyline.
- The Angels have an implied victory probability of 40% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
- Averaging 4.1 runs per game (252 total), Los Angeles is the 21st-highest scoring team in MLB.
- Angels pitchers have a combined ERA of 4.50 ERA this year, which ranks 27th in MLB.
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Astros Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 1 | Twins | W 5-2 | Framber Valdez vs Joe Ryan |
| June 2 | Twins | L 4-3 | Hunter Brown vs Simeon Woods Richardson |
| June 3 | Cardinals | W 7-4 | Justin Verlander vs Kyle Gibson |
| June 4 | Cardinals | W 8-5 | Spencer Arrighetti vs Andre Pallante |
| June 5 | Cardinals | L 4-2 | Ronel Blanco vs Miles Mikolas |
| June 7 | @ Angels | - | Framber Valdez vs Griffin Canning |
| June 8 | @ Angels | - | Hunter Brown vs Tyler Anderson |
| June 9 | @ Angels | - | Justin Verlander vs Patrick Sandoval |
| June 10 | @ Giants | - | Spencer Arrighetti vs Kyle Harrison |
| June 11 | @ Giants | - | Ronel Blanco vs Jordan Hicks |
| June 12 | @ Giants | - | Framber Valdez vs Logan Webb |
Angels Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 1 | @ Mariners | L 9-0 | Reid Detmers vs Bryce Miller |
| June 2 | @ Mariners | L 5-1 | Griffin Canning vs Luis Castillo |
| June 3 | Padres | W 2-1 | Tyler Anderson vs Matt Waldron |
| June 4 | Padres | W 4-2 | Patrick Sandoval vs Adam Mazur |
| June 5 | Padres | W 3-2 | José Soriano vs Dylan Cease |
| June 7 | Astros | - | Griffin Canning vs Framber Valdez |
| June 8 | Astros | - | Tyler Anderson vs Hunter Brown |
| June 9 | Astros | - | Patrick Sandoval vs Justin Verlander |
| June 11 | @ Diamondbacks | - | José Soriano vs Jordan Montgomery |
| June 12 | @ Diamondbacks | - | Griffin Canning vs Slade Cecconi |
| June 13 | @ Diamondbacks | - | Tyler Anderson vs Brandon Pfaadt |
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