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Houston Astros vs. Los Angeles Angels
The fans at Angel Stadium of Anaheim will be treated to a game between the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Angels when they take their seats on Friday.
Right hander Jason Alexander will take the mound for the Astros to start this game. Alexander is 4-2 this season with a 4.83 ERA.
The Angels will counter Alexander with Kyle Hendricks. Right hander Hendricks has a 4.79 ERA to go along with a 8-10 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Astros as -1900-moneyline favorites versus the Angels, while the game's total opened at 9.
Los Angeles lost its last outing, a 9-4 result against the Royals on September 25. Bettors who backed the Royals at -130 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (13) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Houston won its last outing, a 11-5 result against the Athletics on September 25. Bettors who backed the Astros at -115 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (16) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Houston:
Team record: 85-74 SU
Houston is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Houston is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Houston's last 10 games on the road
Los Angeles:
Team record: 71-88 SU
LA Angels is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games
LA Angels is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games
LA Angels is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Houston at Los Angeles Saturday, September 27