Houston Astros vs. Los Angeles Angels – Prediction, 9/15/2024, MLB Tips, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Houston Astros vs Los Angeles Angels

Date: Sunday, 15 September 2024

Location: Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California

TV: Space City Home Network

The Los Angeles Angels (60-86) host the Houston Astros (78-68) at Angel Stadium on Sunday. Ronel Blanco and Caden Dana are on the mound.

As a team, the Houston Astros score 4.6 runs per game, which ranks 12th in the league. They have scored 674 total runs while posting a .321 on-base percentage. As a team, the Astros have 238 two-baggers and hit 171 balls out of the park. They have 643 RBIs this year, 1,311 hits and a .262 batting average. Houston has a .418 slugging rate and has 1,067 strikeouts while allowing 395 walks.

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Their K/BB ratio is 2.63 and their pitching staff has posted a combined WHIP of 1.25. The Astros' pitchers have allowed a total of 165 long balls and 586 runs (5th in MLB). Houston has allowed 1,110 base hits (7.7 per 9 innings) and 537 earned runs. The Astros have a team earned run average of 3.72 this season (6th in the league) and their team has struck out 1,337 batters. They have struck out 508 opposing batters via walks and their FIP as a team this season is 4.07.

The Astros have sent 461 relievers to the mound over the course of the season. Relief pitchers have taken on 131 baserunners this year, and 29.0% of them have crossed home plate. They have recorded 35 saves so far this season, blowing 23 of their 58 game-saving opportunities. The Astros' relief pitchers have accumulated a 60.3% save rate and have entered the game in 140 save situations. The bullpen has amassed 81 holds this year (10th in baseball). The Astros' relief pitchers have come to the mound with runners on base 89 times, and have also made 134 appearances in high-pressure situations.

The Astros have turned 70.7% of balls into outs in 11,682 innings, ranking seventh in the MLB. The Houston Astros have collected 3,894 putouts to this point in the season, along with 1,192 assists and 74 errors. Their fielding percentage is .986, ranking 11th in the MLB, and they have collected 120 double plays.

Blanco has carried the ball for 208 innings and has 208 Ks during his career. Blanco (career record 12-7) has a FIP of 3.45 and has faced 867 opposing batters in the Major Leagues. His ERA is 3.50 (81 earned runs allowed) and his WHIP is 1.215. He has allowed 159 base hits (6.9 hits per 9 innings) and 94 free passes.

The Angels have a team SLG% of .373 and are scoring 3.95 runs per game (27th in MLB). They have hit 206 doubles, issued 432 walks and scored 576 runs. Los Angeles has hit 152 home runs and 540 runs batted in on the season. They have 1,256 strikeouts (14th in the league) and are standing at 1,104 base hits. The Los Angeles Angels have an on-base percentage of .301 and a batting average of .229 this year.

The Angels have a team WHIP of 1.322 and a FIP of 4.60 as a team this season. As a pitching staff, they currently rank 11th in the league with 1,166 hits allowed. The Los Angeles pitching staff has allowed 704 runs this year and has a team ERA of 4.52 (646 earned runs allowed). They have a K/BB ratio of 7.90 (1,131 strikeouts vs. 536 free passes). They have allowed 174 home runs and allowed 4.92 runs per 9 innings (27th in baseball).

The Angels have 114 save situations, including 62 holds and 16 blown saves. Los Angeles has called relievers to the mound on 50 save opportunities and has made 34 saves. Their relief pitchers have been used in high-pressure situations 132 times and with runners on the field 121 times. Los Angeles' bullpen pitchers have an Inherited Score Percentage of 33.7% of their 193 runners carried. They rank 7th in MLB with a 68.0% save percentage and have put 457 relievers on the field this season.

The Los Angeles Angels have turned 134 double plays and have a fielding percentage of .984 (20th in baseball). The Angels have recorded 1,281 assists and 81 errors and have collected 3,863 putouts this season. In their 11,589 innings on the field, the Angels have a defensive efficiency of 70.9% (5th in the major leagues).

Dana (career record 1-1) has posted a 9.00 earned run average while allowing 11.6 hits per 9 innings. His K/BB ratio is 1.00 and he has faced 34 batters in his career. He has allowed 7 earned runs while posting a WHIP of 2.000 and owning a FIP of 8.9. So far in his MLB career, Dana has allowed 9 base hits and he has 5 Ks in 7 frames.

Who will win today's MLB game against the spread or the moneyline?

Tony Sink's choice: Take Houston

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