On the 9th of June, 2024, at 4:07 PM, the Houston Astros are set to go up against the Los Angeles. The encounter will take place at Angel Stadium of Anaheim under partially cloudy skies. Justin Verlander, who sports a 3.635 ERA, will take the pitcher’s mound for the Astros. Facing him will be Patrick Sandoval from the Angels, who has a current ERA of 4.995.

The Astros currently place 12th in the 2024 AL West Division with 30 wins and 35 losses, a winning percentage of 0.46. They have been performing well in the division, with a 15-11 record. Recently, the Astros have shown good form, with six wins in their last ten games and are riding a two-game winning streak. Overall, they are 17-18 at home and 13-17 on the road, with a distinct preference for nighttime play where they’ve secured 20 of their victories compared to 10 during the day. As for the Angels, they’re 14th in the division with a 24-40 record. The team has struggled at home (10-23) and slightly better outcomes on the road (14-17). The Angels are also on a two-game losing streak and have won only three of their recent ten games.

Looking at the game’s odds, Houston Astros have been given a point spread of 1.5 and the over/under is set at 8.5 for the total runs. For those betting on the moneyline, the odds favor the Astros at -150, while the Angels are listed at +127. These figures suggest a less favored chance for the Angels to overcome the Astros, marking this as a potentially tight contest.