On the evening of May 20, 2024, at 8:10 PM, the Los Angeles Angels will take on the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park under a clear sky. Reid Detmers, with an ERA of 5.185, will start for the Angels, facing Astros’ Framber Valdez, who enters the game with a more solid ERA of 2.945.

As of now in the 2024 AL West Division, the Angels rank 14th with 18 wins and 29 losses, holding a winning percentage of .380. Despite being 5th in their division, their performance shows potential improvement, winning 4 of the last 10 matches, and they currently enjoy a one-game winning streak. Comparatively, the Astros sit at 11th place, boasting 21 wins and 26 losses, a .450 winning percentage. They are 3rd in the division with a stronger recent form, having won 8 of their last 10 games.

From a betting perspective, odds are leaning towards the Astros. The Point Spread is set at -1.5 in favor of the Astros, with the Over/Under at 8.5. The moneyline shows the Angels at +170, suggesting a lower probability of winning against the Astros who stand at -202. These odds forecast a challenging game for the Angels, facing a team with stronger recent momentum. Bettors might see value in backing the Astros given their current form and home advantage.