On the evening of September 20, 2024, at 8:10 PM, the Los Angeles Angels will compete against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park under a clear sky. Tyler Anderson, sporting a 3.603 ERA, will lead the pitching for the Angels. He’ll be facing the Astros’ Justin Verlander, who enters the game with a 5.197 ERA.

In the 2024 AL West Division standings, the Angels are currently 14th with a record of 62-91, maintaining a win percentage of .41, and are 5th in the division with a 20-26 record against divisional opponents. Their recent performance includes only three wins from their last 10 games, and currently, they’re on a one-game losing streak. Stats wise, the Angels have managed 600 runs but have given up 734.

Conversely, the Astros hold the 4th place in the division boasting an 83-70 record and a .54 win percentage, making them the division leaders (1st) with a 26-20 divisional record. Presently, they’re on a win streak with 6 victories in their last 10 games, setting a solid record at home (43-32) and just slightly above average on the road (40-38).

In terms of betting odds for this match: The Astros are favored with a point spread of -1.5, an over/under set at 8.0, and -255 on the home team money line. The Angels, playing away, stand at +212 on the money line. These odds reflect Houston’s strong recent form and their advantageous position in the standings compared to the struggling Angels.