Houston is a powerhouse all-around, third in runs scored, No. 1 in on-base percentage and slugging, while the pitching staff is third with a 3.65 team ERA. They've outscored opponents by +277 runs, tops in baseball. Starter Gerrit Cole (2.52 ERA) has gone 15-0 with a 1.78 ERA and 216 strikeouts in his last 141+ innings! Houston is 42-11 versus a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30, plus 49-16 against a lefty starter. Los Angeles ranks #17 in runs scored and #21 in slugging. They are on a 16-36 skid, including 6-20 against right-handed starters. Batters are hitting .283 off Angels starter Dillon Peters (4.72 ERA). The Angels are on a 23-51 run against the Astros, including 4-13 at home, while Houston is 24-4 when Cole faces a team with a losing record. Play Houston.
This pick was released to clients on September 29, 2023 at 12:05PM ET.
MLB
Houston at Los Angeles
September 29, 2019
3:07 PM Eastern
1.5 units on Houston -370 (moneyline) (risk 1.5 to return 1.91)
Result:
WIN
WIN
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