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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 Sunday when they meet at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.
The Astros will trot Ryan Gusto out to the mound in this one. Right hander Gusto has a 4-3 record and a 4.31 ERA this season.
The Angels will counter Gusto with Kyle Hendricks. Right hander Hendricks has a 4.79 ERA to go along with a 5-6 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Astros as -139-moneyline favorites versus the Angels, while the game's total opened at 9.5.
The Angels were a 9-1 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Astros. That made winners of bettors who got Los Angeles at -120 on the moneyline, while the total score (10) was good news for OVER bettors.
In their last action, Houston was a 9-1 loser on the road against the Angels. Bettors on Los Angeles at -120 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (10) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Houston:
Team record: 44-33 SU
Houston is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Houston is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
Houston is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Los Angeles:
Team record: 37-39 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 UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games
Next up:
Houston home to Philadelphia Tuesday, June 24
Los Angeles home to Boston Monday, June 23