Astros vs. Angels Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Saturday, June 3, 2023

Jun 03, 2023

The Houston Astros (34-23) are favorites (-165) on the moneyline when they take on the Los Angeles Angels (30-29) Saturday at 4:10 PM ET, live on MLB Network.

Houston’s Cristian Javier and Los Angeles’ Patrick Sandoval have been named the starters for this contest.

Astros vs. Angels Odds

Astros odds to win: -165

Angels odds to win: +142

Spread: Astros -1.5

Total: 8.5 runs

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Game Time and Information

Date: Saturday, June 3, 2023

Time: 4:10 PM ET

TV: MLB Network

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Who Will Win Astros vs. Angels?

Astros and Angels Betting Trends

The Astros have been the moneyline favorite 42 total times this season. They’ve finished 24-18 in those games.

Houston has gone 13-7 (winning 65% of its games) when playing as moneyline favorites of -165 or shorter.

This season, the Angels have won 13 out of the 26 games, or 50%, in which they’ve been the underdog.

Los Angeles has entered three games this season as the underdog by +142 or more and is 2-1 in those contests.

The Astros have combined with opponents to go over the total 28 times this season for a 28-28-1 record against the over/under.

The Angels’ games have gone over the total in 29 of their 59 chances.

Astros Stats & Insights

The Astros are the 16th-highest scoring team in MLB play averaging 4.5 runs per game (257 total).

Houston averages 1.1 home runs per game to rank 19th in MLB action with 60 total home runs .

The Astros’ .246 batting average ranks 18th in the majors.

Houston strikes out 8 times per game, the seventh-fewest average in baseball.

The 9.9 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by the Astros pitching staff ranks first in the majors.

Houston’s 3.21 team ERA ranks first across all MLB pitching staffs.

Angels Stats & Insights

The Angels have scored 284 runs this season, which ranks sixth in MLB.

Los Angeles’ 79 home runs rank fifth in Major League Baseball.

The Angels’ .258 batting average is among the best in baseball, ranking eighth in MLB.

Los Angeles ranks 21st with an average of 8.7 strikeouts per game.

The Angels have an 8.8 K/9 this season as a pitching staff, which ranks 14th in the majors.

Los Angeles pitchers have a combined ERA of 4.31 ERA this year, which ranks 17th in MLB.

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Astros Key Players to Watch

Javier gets the start for the Astros, his 12th of the season. He is 6-1 with a 2.97 ERA and 67 strikeouts through 63 2/3 innings pitched.

Yordan Alvarez leads Houston in home runs with 15 and runs batted in with 50.

Alex Bregman has 54 hits and an OBP of .343 to go with a slugging percentage of .385 this season.

Kyle Tucker is slashing .281/.355/.452 this season for the Astros.

Jeremy Pena is batting .252 with an OBP of .309 and a slugging percentage of .435 this season.

Angels Key Players to Watch

Sandoval (3-4) will take the mound for the Angels, his 11th start of the season.

Shohei Ohtani paces the Angels in home runs (15) and runs batted in (38).

Mike Trout is hitting .269 with 11 doubles, 13 home runs and 26 walks.

Hunter Renfroe is hitting .256 with 12 doubles, 10 home runs and 17 walks.

Brandon Drury has 14 doubles, two triples, 10 home runs and 10 walks while hitting .254.

Astros and Angels Injuries

Astros: Michael Brantley: 10 Day IL (Shoulder), Jose Urquidy: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Luis Garcia: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Lance McCullers Jr.: 15 Day IL (Elbow)

Angels: Anthony Rendon: 10 Day IL (Groin), Max Stassi: 10 Day IL (Hip ), Matt Moore: 15 Day IL (Oblique), José Suarez: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Austin Warren: 60 Day IL (Elbow), José Quijada: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Logan O’Hoppe: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Chris Rodriguez: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Jose Marte: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Davis Daniel: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Zach Neto: day-to-day (Foot)