MLB Predictions: Can the Astros top the Angels in L.A.? 9/12/17
Will the Houston Astros manage a win on the road against the Los Angeles Angels when the two meet up tonight at 10:07PM ET? Here’s our MLB Predictions for this contest.
ODDS
According to oddsmakers at Bovada.lv, Houston is favored on the road today, as they are getting odds of -120 to win. The Angels are listed with a money line of +110 to win this evening, while the over/under total has been set at 8 runs.
PITCHING MATCHUP
Tonight’s pitching matchup has Justin Verlander (11-8, 3.74 ERA) on the mound for the Tigers to face Garrett Richards (0-0, 1.13) of the Angels. Richards has only started one game since returning from injury. He allowed one run over 3.1 innings against the Athletics on the road. He had one walk and three strikeouts. Verlander has started one game with Houston. He pitched six innings and allowed one run with seven strikeouts against the Mariners.
ASTROS
Houston comes into this series struggling, as they have lost four straight to the Athletics in Oakland this weekend. The Astros are 86-57 overall and 45-26 on the road. Houston is averaging 5.51 runs per game this season while allowing 4.50 per contest. The Astros are being led by Jose Altuve, who has 38 doubles, 23 home runs, 76 RBI and 31 stolen bases. Marwin Gonzalez has 28 doubles with 21 home runs and 78 RBI.
ANGELS
The Angels have lost three of their last four games but are coming off a lengthy road trip. Los Angeles is now 73-70 overall and 38-31 at home. Los Angeles is putting up 4.44 runs per game while allowing 4.41 per contest. The Angels are being led by Mike Trout, who has 28 home runs and 62 RBI while stealing 20 bases. Albert Pujols is adding 21 home runs and 94 RBI.
MLB PREDICTIONS
The Angels return home after a long road trip, but they have a bit of a wild card on the mound today in Richards. He lasted just 3.1 innings in his only start since April. Verlander looked good in his first start for Houston and he has been on an upward trend for the last five weeks. Look for him to have another strong start while getting solid hitting behind him.
MLB PREDICTIONS: HOUSTON ASTROS -120
