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In Game 2 of this series yesterday the Astros knocked off the Angels 5-3 getting to reliever Jose Alvarez for three runs in just 1/3 of an inning for their third victory in their last four games. The loss by the Angles evened up their homestand record at 3-3 and was their fifth loss in their previous ten games.
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This season the Astros rank tied for 4th in runs scored, and 1st in team ERA and the Angels rank 7th in runs scored and 11th in team ERA.
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Pitching Match-Up<br />
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<b>Houston: </b>Justin Verlander (4-2 1.21 ERA)<br />
<b>L.A.: </b>Garrett Richards (4-1 4.08 ERA)
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In Verlander’s last start he was solid once again, allowing one earned run on three hits over six innings, but took the loss after getting zero support from the Astros offense in a 1-0 defeat. After winning five of his six starts this season the Astros have lost his last three starts where he has been outstanding only allowing two earned runs in 20 innings of work, but he has received only one run of support. His last win came against the Angels where Verlander went seven innings and allowing two earned runs in a 5-2 Houston win.
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In Richards' last start he gave up three earned runs on five hits in five innings in a 7-4 win over the Minnesota Twins. The Angels have won six of his last seven starts including his previous two where he has given up three earned runs in 11 innings. This is Richards first start of the season against the Astros and in two starts versus them last season the Angels lost both games where they were shut out in each one and blowing two strong performances where he gave up one earned run over 11 innings.
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Astros at Angels Betting Angles<br />
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The Astros are 13-6 in their last 19 road games against the Angels.
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In the last nine games between these teams, the Under record is 6-2-1.
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In the last five games between these teams in L.A., the Under record is 3-1-1.
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Straight Up / Over/Under / Run Line Records<br />
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<b>Houston Astros: </b>27-17 SU / O/U 14-27 / Run Line W/L 23-21<br />
<b>L.A. Angels:</b> 25-17 SU / O/U 21-20 / Run Line W/L 22-20
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Houston at Los Angeles Key Betting Trends<br />
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HOU is 4-1 in their last five road games HOU is 6-2 in their previous eight games HOU has an Under record of 3-0-1 in their last four road games LA is 4-1 in their last five games following a loss LA is 1-5 in their previous six games against a team with a winning % above .600 LA has an Under record of 3-0-1 in their last four games
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Key Player Injuries<br />
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<b>ASTROS</b>
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[P] 03/30/2018 - Brady Rodgers 10-day DL (03/26) ( Elbow )<br />
[P] 03/26/2018 - James Hoyt 10-day DL (03/26) ( Oblique )<br />
[P] 03/26/2018 - Jandel Gustave 10-day DL (03/26) ( Elbow )
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<b>ANGELS </b>
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[P] 04/24/2018 - Blake Wood 10-day DL (04/23) ( Elbow )<br />
[P] 05/05/2018 - JC Ramirez 60-day DL (04/09) ( Elbow )<br />
[P] 05/15/2018 - Sean Isaac 10-day DL (05/14) ( Elbow )<br />
[P] 04/04/2018 - Matt Shoemaker 10-day DL (04/01) ( Forearm )<br />
[P] 03/26/2018 - Alex Meyer 60-day DL (02/21) ( Shoulder )
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