Astros vs. Angels: Betting Preview for Sept. 20

Published 8:24 am Friday, September 20, 2024

When the Houston Astros (83-70) and Los Angeles Angels (62-91) face off at Minute Maid Park on Friday, Sept. 20, Justin Verlander will get the nod for the Astros, while the Angels will send Tyler Anderson to the hill. The game will start at 8:10 p.m. ET.

Bookmakers have tabbed the Astros (-250) as moneyline favorites against the Angels (+200). The over/under for this contest has been listed at 8.

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Astros vs. Angels Game Info

  • Date: Friday, September 20, 2024
  • Time: 8:10 p.m. ET
  • Location: Houston, Texas
  • Venue: Minute Maid Park
  • TV Channel: BSW
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Astros -250
  • Moneyline Underdog: Angels +200
  • Over/Under: 8 runs (Over: -115, Under: -105)

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Astros Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The Astros are sending Verlander (4-6) to the mound for his 16th start of the season. He is 4-6 with a 5.20 ERA and 65 strikeouts through 79 2/3 innings pitched.
  • In his most recent appearance on Sunday, the righty went five innings against the Los Angeles Angels, giving up two earned runs while surrendering four hits.
  • Verlander is looking to collect his sixth quality start of the year in this outing.
  • Verlander has put up 11 starts this season in which he pitched five or more innings.
  • He has had two appearances this season in which he held his opponents to zero earned runs.

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Astros Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Astros average 1.2 home runs per game to rank 12th in MLB action with 176 total home runs.
  • Houston is 10th in baseball with a .414 slugging percentage.
  • The Astros have the third-best batting average in the majors (.260).
  • Houston is the 13th-highest scoring team in MLB play, averaging 4.6 runs per game (698 total).
  • The Astros are eighth in baseball with a .320 on-base percentage.
  • The Astros strike out 7.3 times per game, the third-fewest average in MLB.
  • Houston has a 3.70 team ERA that ranks sixth across all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The 9.2 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by Houston’s pitching staff ranks second in MLB.
  • The Astros have the 12th-ranked WHIP in baseball (1.241).

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