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Los Angeles Angels vs. Houston Astros
Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Saturday when the Los Angeles Angels and the Houston Astros meet at Daikin Park.
The Angels will trot Tyler Anderson out to the mound in this one. Left hander Anderson has a 0-0 record and a 4.50 ERA this season.
Anderson's opponent in this one will be Ryan Gusto. The Astros right hander has a 1.12 ERA to go along with a 1-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Astros as -152-moneyline favorites versus the Angels, while the game's total opened at 9.
In their last action, Houston was a 14-3 winner on the road against the Angels. Bettors on Houston at -140 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (17) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Los Angeles lost its last outing, a 14-3 result against the Astros on April 11. Bettors who backed the Astros at -140 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (17) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Los Angeles:
Team record: 8-5 SU
LA Angels is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
LA Angels is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of LA Angels's last 10 games
Houston:
Team record: 6-7 SU
Houston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Houston is 2-11 ATS in its last 13 games at home
Houston is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games at home
Next up:
Los Angeles at Houston Sunday, April 13