The Los Angeles Angels will host the Houston Astros in an AL West showdown on Monday, May 8. First pitch is scheduled for 9:38 pm ET while airing on ESPN+. The Astros enter this game as -125 moneyline favorites with the total set at 9. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Angels vs. Astros predictions, odds, and picks below.
Angels vs. Astros Odds
- Moneyline: Astros -125 / Angels +105
- Total: 9
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Game Info
- Date: Monday, May 8
- Time: 9:38 pm ET
- Location: Angel Stadium – Anaheim, CA
- TV: ESPN+
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Starting Pitchers
- Angels: LHP Patrick Sandoval (3-1, 2.93 ERA)
- Astros: RHP Hunter Brown (3-1, 2.60 ERA)
Angels Betting Trends
- Angels are 5-2 in their last 7 overall.
- Over is 4-1 in Angels last 5 overall.
Astros Betting Trends
- Astros are 6-1 in their last 7 games with the total set at 6.5 or lower.
- Under is 4-0 in Astros last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
Angels vs. Astros Predictions
Both of these pitchers have had success in the first month of the season. As you can see above, Sandoval holds a 2.93 ERA across 25.2 innings pitched, and Brown has a 2.60 ERA with 32 strikeouts in 30.1 innings.
Both offenses are capable with plenty of star power. However, the Angels rank ninth in wRC+ so far this season while the Astros are underachieving at No. 23. On top of that, Houston has been mediocre (No. 15) in terms of wRC+ against left-handed pitchers this year.
Brown has allowed two or fewer earned runs in four of six starts. Sandoval has accomplished that feat in five of six starts, as a bad day at Yankee Stadium was his only slip-up.
Let’s bet on both of these pitchers to do their thing on Monday, taking Under 4.5 total runs in the first five innings. The odds are generous with -105 juice at PointsBet.
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The Pick: First 5 Innings – Under 4.5 total runs | -105 at PointsBet
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