The Houston Astros are set to clash with the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 13, 2024, starting at 09:38 pm under what is expected to be a clear sky.

Yusei Kikuchi will take the mound for the Astros, entering the game with an ERA of 4.309, while Samuel Aldegheri will pitch for the Angels, boasting a more impressive ERA of 2.455.

As things stand in the 2024 AL West Division, the Astros are 5th with a record of 78-68, translating to a .530 winning percentage. They’ve claimed 22 wins against 20 losses within their division, positioning them atop their division rivals. The Astros have been moderately successful in their recent outings, securing 4 wins in their last 10 matchups and are coming off a single win streak. Their home record stands at 42-32, balanced by a 36-36 record on the road. They’ve performed better in night games with 52 wins compared to 26 during daytime plays. Overall, they have scored 674 runs while allowing 586.

Conversely, the Angels find themselves in a challenging spot, ranked 14th in the AL West with a 60-86 record, which reflects a .410 winning percentage. They are 5th in the division with a 20-22 record. Their recent form mirrors that of the Astros with 4 wins in the last 10 games and are currently on a 2-game losing streak. The Angels have struggled both at home (30-42) and away (30-44), with a particularly stark difference in their day (17 wins) versus night (43 wins) game performances. The team has scored a total of 576 runs and has given up 704 runs.

Betting odds for this game are set with a point spread of 1.5 and an over/under of 8.5. Betting lines favor the Astros with an away team moneyline of -204, whereas the Angels are underdogs at home with a moneyline of +170. These odds reflect expectations for a competitive game, but with a slight edge towards the Astros.