Astros at Angels 7/16/19 - MLB Betting Picks & Odds
Houston Astros vs. Los Angeles Angels
MLB: 10:07 PM EST
Jul. 16, 2019
TV: FSW
Latest Odds : HOU -115 O/U 10
The Houston Astros play game two of a four-game series on the road Tuesday versus the Los Angeles Angels. The Astros won their second straight on Sunday by defeating the Texas Rangers 12-4. Justin Verlander threw five no-hit innings after allowing two runs during the first inning and Jose Altuve blasted a grand slam to set a franchise record of nine the club has hit this season.
Los Angeles defeated the Seattle Mariners on Sunday 6-3. Matt Thaiss belted a three-run homer to break a tie game and the Angels completed a sweep of the three-game series with the Mariners. The Angels remained 11 games behind first place Houston in the AL West.
Click HERE to get ALL of our Winning Free Picks Daily Free MLB Picks & Predictions!
Michael Brantley leads Houston with a .324 batting average and in hits with 113. Alex Bregman leads in home runs with 24 and RBIs with 58. Houston has a .269 batting average while opponents are averaging .221. Houston has not yet announced its starting pitcher for Tuesday’s game with the Angels.
Mike Trout is leading the Angels with a .305 batting average, in home runs with 30, RBIs with 75 and hits with 95. Los Angeles is hitting .261 while opposing hitters are averaging .245. On Tuesday, the Angels will send Andrew Heaney to the mound. The lefthander is 1-3 with an ERA of 5.18, 49 Ks and 18 BBs.
Recent Betting Trends:
Houston is 5-2 in its last 7 on the road
The OVER has cashed in 4 of the Astros last 5
Los Angeles is 9-4 in Heaney’s last 13 starts at home
The UNDER has cashed in 6 of Heaney’s last 7 starts for the Angels on Tuesday
Free Betting Pick: Houston Astros -115
Houston has won 21 of the last 28 played in Los Angeles against the Angels and 42 of the last 61 overall against Los Angeles. The Astros have won 9 of the last 12 overall, 41 of the last 55 versus AL West opponents and 37 of the last 51 versus a left-handed starter. The Angels have lost 5 of Heaney’s last 6 stars versus an opponent with a winning record. Final Score Prediction, Houston Astros win 8-3