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Scheduled for May 22, 2024, the Los Angeles Angels will clash with the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park, starting sharp at 02:10 PM under expected overcast conditions.
For the Angels, pitcher Tyler Anderson boasts an impressive ERA of 2.716, while the Astros’ Hunter Brown will counter with a less favorable 7.714 ERA.
In the current 2024 AL West Division standings, the Angels find themselves in 14th place with a 19-30 record, marking them with a .390 winning percentage. Despite being 5th in the division with a divisional record of 3-2, their overall placement reflects struggles, although they’ve managed 5 wins in their last 10 appearances but are on a one-loss streak. Their home and away records show significant disparities, indicating better performance on the road.
Conversely, the Astros, placed 11th, hold a 22-27 record (.450 win percentage). They are stronger in the division with a 10-6 record, placing them 3rd. Their recent form includes 8 victories out of their last 10 games, complimented by a single-game winning streak. Both teams have shown comparable performance in day and night games.
Sports betting enthusiasts are closely watching the odds for this match. The point spread is set at -1.5 in favor of the Astros, with an over/under of 9.0, indicating expectations for a moderately high-scoring game. Betting lines also see the Astros as favorites with a moneyline of -189, while the Angels stand at +159, suggesting a tighter contest than might be indicated by their standings.