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Houston Astros vs. Los Angeles Angels

The division rival Houston Astros and Los Angeles Angels are set to renew hostilities on Wednesday when they meet at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.

The Astros will give the ball to starter Luis Garcia in this one. Right hander Garcia is 11-7 this season with a 3.30 ERA.

The Angels will counter Garcia with Janson Junk. Right hander Junk has a 2.25 ERA to go along with a 0-1 record this season.

Oddsmakers opened the Astros as -217-moneyline favorites versus the Angels, while the game's total opened at 8.5.

Los Angeles lost its last outing, a 10-5 result against the Astros on September 21. Bettors who backed the Astros at -185 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (15) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Houston was a 10-5 winner in its last match on the road against the Angels. They won as -185 favorites, while the total score of 15 made winners of OVER bettors.

Houston:
Team record: 90-61 SU
Current Streak: won 3 straight games.
Houston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games on the road

Los Angeles:
Team record: 72-79 SU
Current Streak: lost 5 straight games.
LA Angels is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home
LA Angels is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
LA Angels is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Houston

Next up:
Houston at Los Angeles Thursday, September 23