Angels vs. Astros Best Moneyline 5/20/24

Los Angeles Angels vs. Houston Astros Game Pick

The Los Angeles Angels take on the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on Monday, May 20th, at 8:10 PM EDT

Los Angeles Angels vs. Houston Astros Odds

Moneyline: Angels +172 (FanDuel), Astros -195 (Caesars Casino)

Run Line: Angels +1.5 (-120 BetMGM), Astros -1.5 (+110 Caesars Casino)

Total: Over 8.5 (-105 FanDuel), Under 8.5 (-109 BetRivers)

Starting Pitchers

Angels: Reid Detmers (5.18 ERA; 1.35 WHIP)

Astros: Framber Valdez (2.94 ERA; 1.20 WHIP)

Betting Trends

Record: Los Angeles Angels: 18-29 Houston Astros: 21-26

ATS: Away RecentTeam ATS: 26-20 Home RecentTeam ATS: 19-28

Over/Under: Away Over/Under: 26-20 Home Over/Under: 18-26

Matchup Preview

The Los Angeles Angels will be facing off against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on Monday, May 20th, at 8:10 PM EDT. In their previous matchups in the 2023 season, the Angels won one game, while the Astros emerged victorious in two games.

Key players to watch for the Angels include Taylor Ward, Logan O'Hoppe, and Jo Adell. Ward has a batting average of .275, an on-base percentage of .318, and a slugging percentage of .489. He has hit 10 home runs and has 28 RBI. O'Hoppe has a batting average of .259, an on-base percentage of .318, and a slugging percentage of .381. He has hit 3 home runs and has 19 RBI. Adell has a batting average of .252, an on-base percentage of .325, and a slugging percentage of .523. He has hit 8 home runs and has 21 RBI.

On the other side, key players for the Astros include Jeremy Peña, Jose Altuve, and Kyle Tucker. Peña has a batting average of .328, an on-base percentage of .368, and a slugging percentage of .461. He has hit 5 home runs and has 20 RBI. Altuve has a batting average of .307, an on-base percentage of .367, and a slugging percentage of .487. He has hit 8 home runs and has 15 RBI. Tucker has been a standout performer with a batting average of .287, an on-base percentage of .417, and a slugging percentage of .623. He has hit 15 home runs and has 33 RBI.

Based on the provided data, the Angels have shown the ability to compete with the Astros in their previous matchups. While the Astros have a slightly better overall record, the Angels have key players who have been performing well. Additionally, the Angels have a higher offensive efficiency rating compared to the Astros.

Considering all these factors, the best bet for this matchup is the Los Angeles Angels.

Moneyline pick: Angels