Angels vs. Astros Prediction, Computer Picks, Odds & Pitching Matchup 7/13/2022

The Los Angeles Angels (38-50) will try to put a stop to their current five-game losing streak when they host the Houston Astros (57-29) at 9:38 PM ET Wednesday. Bookmakers consider the Angels to be -125 favorites to end their skid, while the Astros are +106 underdogs looking for the upset. Los Angeles’ Shohei Ohtani and Houston’s Cristian Javier have been named the starters for this contest.

Angels vs. Astros Spread and Betting Line

Computer Predictions for Angels vs. Astros

Our best bet is the Astros on the moneyline at +106 after analyzing all of the key trends and stats for this matchup. Our computer predicts the total score will over the total of 7 runs.

Our computer pick: Houston Astros (+106) and Over (7)

Angels vs. Astros Game Info

• Los Angeles Angels probable starting pitcher: Shohei Ohtani
• Houston Astros probable starting pitcher: Cristian Javier
• Game Day: Wednesday, July 13, 2022
• Game Time: 9:38 PM ET
• Location: Anaheim, California
• Stadium: Angel Stadium

Los Angeles Angels vs Houston Astros Pitching Matchup

Angels Starter Shohei Ohtani

• Ohtani makes his first start of the season for the Angels.
• In 14 appearances this season, he has a 2.44 ERA and 12.3 strikeouts per nine innings, while opponents are batting .200 against him.
• The Astros have scored 390 runs this season (13th in MLB) and are batting .242 collectively with 125 home runs (third in the league).

Astros Starter Cristian Javier

• The Astros will hand the ball to Javier (6-4) for his 13th start of the season.
• The right-hander gave up five earned runs and allowed four hits in 5 2/3 innings pitched against the Kansas City Royals on Thursday.
• The 25-year-old has pitched in 16 games this season with an ERA of 3.01 and 12.3 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .177.
• In 12 starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in four of them.
• Javier will look to pitch five or more innings for the sixth start in a row.
• The Angels have scored 352 runs this season, which ranks 25th in MLB. They are batting .229 for the campaign with 103 home runs, 10th in the league.
• The right-hander has faced the Angels three times this season, allowing them to go 6-for-41 with a double, a home run and an RBI in 12 1/3 innings.

Angels Betting Picks & Insights

• This season, the Angels have won 32 out of the 57 games, or 56.1%, in which they’ve been favored.
• Los Angeles is 25-18 this season when entering a game favored by -125 or more on the moneyline.
• The moneyline for this contest implies a 55.6% chance of a victory for the Angels.
• Los Angeles and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 39 of their 88 opportunities.
• In 88 games with a spread this season, the Angels are 40-48-0 ATS.

Astros Betting Picks & Insights

• The Astros have been underdogs in 16 games this season and have come away with the win eight times (50%) in those contests.
• Houston has a win-loss record of 6-6 when favored by +106 or worse by bookmakers this year.
• The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Astros have a 48.5% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.
• Houston and their opponents have gone over in 31 of their 87 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season.
• In 87 games with a line this season, the Astros have a mark of 47-40-0 against the spread.

Angels Leaders & Batting Stats

• Ohtani is the Angels RBI leader this season, knocking in 54 runs to go with his 19 home runs and .248 batting average.
• Among all hitters in MLB, Ohtani’s home run total places him 14th, and his RBI tally ranks him 18th.
• Mike Trout has shown his power as he paces his team with 24 home runs with a team-leading .266 batting average.
• Trout is fourth in homers and 21st in RBI in the bigs.
• Taylor Ward is hitting .292 with 11 doubles, two triples, 12 home runs and 36 walks.
• Jared Walsh has 12 doubles, two triples, 13 home runs and 15 walks while hitting .240.

Astros Leaders & Batting Stats

• Kyle Tucker has recorded a team-high 60 runs batted in.
• Tucker’s home run total puts him 21st in MLB, and he is eighth in RBI.
• Tucker carries a two-game hitting streak into this matchup. In his last five games he is hitting .263 with a double, a home run, three walks and four RBI.
• Alex Bregman is hitting .243 with 20 doubles, 11 home runs and 51 walks.
• Among all major league hitters, Bregman ranks 67th in home runs and 37th in RBI.
• Jose Altuve is hitting .280 with 17 doubles, 17 home runs and 35 walks.
• Yuli Gurriel has 24 doubles, seven home runs and 18 walks while batting .229.