Los Angeles Angels (19-16) vs Houston Astros (17-17)
Tuesday, May 09, 2023 at 9:38 pm
The Houston Astros are in a funk with losses in 5 of their last 6 tries, and this isn't an ideal spot to turn things around. Shohei Ohtani is in the early Cy Young convo with his 2.54 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and .125 allowed batting average. In 88 at bats against current Astros, Ohtani is allowing a .216 batting average, .274 OBP and has 32 strikeouts. In 114 at bats against current Angels, Framber Valdez is allowing a .263 batting average, .359 OBP and 38 strikeouts. The Angels have won 6 straight home games with Ohtani as a favorite, and 10 of the last 12 home games as a favorite with Ohtani. Ohtani has won 21 of his last 30 home games as a favorite, which is a 70 percent winning percentage. This price is more than reasonable. Give me the Angels with their ace on the hill.
Randy’s Pick Los Angeles Angels: -130
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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