Houston Astros at Los Angeles Angels 5/5/19 - MLB Betting Picks & Odds
Houston Astros vs. Los Angeles Angels
MLB: 4:10 PM EST
May. 05, 2019
TV: ESPN
Latest Odds : HOU -209 Total 9
The Astros are on the road to take on the Angels. However, this game is going to be one that should lead to the Astros starting to prove that they are the team that can control the AL West. The downside is the Astros are going to have a major challenge in this game as the Angels have been decent when playing at home on the season and that may make it impossible for the Astros to get the dominating control they would like to have in the game.
Jose Altuve has been impressive in the power category for the Astros with 9 homers. When it comes to hitting the Astros have relied on Josh Reddick with a .344 average. George Springer has helped to drive the runs in with 24 RBIs. Kole Calhoun is the power hitter for the Angels with 8 homers. Brian Goodwin has been able to hit at a clip of .341 this year. Mike Trout has been a prolific run production machine for the Angels with 20 RBI’s on the season.
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Justin Verlander is the pitcher who the Astros are looking to put on the mound in this game. Verlander has a 4-1 record with a 2.45 ERA. He has thrown a total of 44 innings with 27 hits allowed with 11 walks, but has struck out 53 batters.
Matt Harvey is the pitcher who is going to the mound for the Angels. Harvey has a 1-2 record with a horrid 6.54 ERA. He has thrown 31.2 innings on the year with 31 hits given up, but also 13 walks. Harvey has struck out a total of 21 batters on the season.
Recent Betting Trends:
Astros are 1-5 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Angels are 4-0 in their last 4 overall.
Under is 6-2-1 in Astros last 9 overall.
Over is 6-0 in Angels last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Free Betting Pick: Under 9
The Astros are sending out Verlander to the mound in this game and that is going to allow the Astros to dominate this game from the mound and shut down the Angels offense. Look for the performance from Verlander to really control this game as he is able to keep the Angels offense at bay and bring home a win. Final Score, Houston Astros win 5-2.