Astros vs. Angels odds, start time: 2023 MLB picks, Sunday Night Baseball predictions from proven model
The Los Angeles Angels (46-47) and the Houston Astros (51-42) collide in an AL West showdown on Sunday Night Baseball. The Astros currently sit in second place in the AL West standings. Meanwhile, the Angels are in the third spot in the division. Cristian Javier (7-1, 4.34 ERA) is set to start for Houston, while Tyler Anderson (4-2, 5.25 ERA) gets the starting nod for the Angels.
First pitch is set for 7:10 p.m. ET. Houston is a -135 favorite on the money line (risk $135 to win $100) in the latest Astros vs. Angels odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the total number of runs Vegas thinks will be scored, or the over/under, is 10. Before making any Angels vs. Astros picks, be sure to .
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every MLB game 10,000 times. It went 331-285 on top-rated MLB money line picks (+357) over the past two seasons. It entered the All-Star break 44-32 (+191) on all top-rated MLB picks this season and has excelled on top-rated run-line picks this season, going 11-2 (+604). Anybody following has seen big returns.
Now, the model has dialed in on Astros vs. Angels and revealed its predictions and best bets. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model's MLB picks. Here are the MLB odds and betting trends for Angels vs. Astros:
- Astros vs. Angels money line: Astros -135, Angels +115
- Astros vs. Angels run line: Angels +1.5 (-140)
- Astros vs. Angels over/under: 10 runs
- HOU: The Astros have covered the run line in 27 of their last 44 away games
- LAA: The Angels have a team ERA of 4.51
- Astros vs. Angels picks: See picks at SportsLine
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Why you should back the Astros
Shortstop Jeremy Pena is a stout defender with superb range. Pena has quick hips that allow him to turn on pitches in a hurry. The 25-year-old is tied for fourth on the team in home runs (10) along with 33 RBI. In the July 8 win over the Seattle Mariners, Pena was 1-of-3 with one run scored.
First baseman Jose Abreu is a true power hitter at the plate. Abreu can hammer long balls with ease due to his outstanding bat speed. The three-time All-Star has belted eight home runs along with 49 RBI. In Saturday's contest against the Angles, Abreu went 2-of-5 with a three-run home run. See which team to back here.
Why you should back the Angels
Designated hitter Shohei Ohtaniis having a remarkable campaign. Ohtani owns such a smooth swing and light tower power. The three-time All-Star is leading the MLB in home runs (33) and tied for third in RBI (72). Over his last four games, Ohtani has gone 6-of-15 with two homers and four RBI.
Right fielder Hunter Renfroe is a great power hitter and run producer for the Angels. Renfroe possesses a rocket of an arm from the outfield with good accuracy to throw runners out. The 31-year-old has a batting average of .252 with 15 home runs and 42 RBI. In his last outing, he went 2-of-4 with a double and one RBI. See which team to back here.
How to make Angels vs. Astros picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Under on the run total, projecting 9.0 combined runs. It also says one side of the money line has all the value. You can only get the model's MLB picks at SportsLine.
