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Los Angeles Angels vs. Houston Astros: Preview, Predictions and Picks for April 13, 2025

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Apr 13, 2025 3:18 PM
On Sunday, April 13, 2025, at 2:10 PM, the Los Angeles Angels (9-5) will face off against the Houston Astros (6-8) at Daikin Park, with the winner claiming the 3-game series. The Angels are looking to build on their impressive 7-4 road record, while the Astros aim to bounce back from their 3-5 home record. A victory would give the winner a crucial upper hand in the AL West standings.
Los Angeles Angels vs Houston Astros

Current Odds

LAA
HOU
Over
10.5
+115
Under
10.5
+106
LAA
+1.5
+575
HOU
-3.5
+160
LAA
ML
+1700
HOU
ML
-3333

Angels vs Astros statistics

Stat Angels Astros
Hits 113 (15th) 102 (22nd)
Batting Average .236 (15th) .218 (22nd)
Runs Batted In 72 (Tied-4th) 46 (28th)
Runs 72 (Tied-7th) 53 (Tied-21st)
Home Runs 27 (Tied-2nd) 11 (Tied-22nd)
Walks 42 (Tied-23rd) 55 (Tied-7th)
Stolen Bases 8 (Tied-20th) 14 (Tied-10th)
Strikeouts 118 (13th) 128 (18th)
Pitches 2049 (20th) 2090 (Tied-16th)

Houston Astros recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
4/12/25 vs Los Angeles Angels L 4-1
4/11/25 vs Los Angeles Angels W 14-3
4/9/25 @ Seattle Mariners L 7-6
4/8/25 @ Seattle Mariners W 2-1 F/12
4/7/25 @ Seattle Mariners L 4-3

Los Angeles Angels recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
4/12/25 @ Houston Astros W 4-1
4/11/25 @ Houston Astros L 14-3
4/10/25 @ Tampa Bay Rays W 11-1
4/9/25 @ Tampa Bay Rays L 5-4
4/8/25 @ Tampa Bay Rays W 4-3

Houston Astros injuries

  • Brendan Rodgers (2B): Day-To-Day
  • Kaleb Ort (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Ray Gaither (SP): Day-To-Day
  • Miguel Ullola (SP): Day-To-Day
  • Glenn Otto (RP): Day-To-Day

Los Angeles Angels injuries

  • Zach Neto (SS): 10-Day-IL
  • Ben Joyce (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Yoan Moncada (3B): 10-Day-IL
  • Sam Bachman (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Robert Stephenson (RP): 60-Day-IL

Angels vs Astros game info

Type Info
Venue Daikin Park
Location Houston, Texas
First pitch Sun 2:10 PM
Temperature 84°
Chance of Rain 0%

Angels vs Astros predictions

When it comes to the Los Angeles Angels, we’ve got our eyes on Mike Trout, who's been a powerhouse for the team. Trout is expected to keep the energy high during the game. I wouldn’t be surprised if he lands a home run, given his current standings with six home runs already this season. Another player to look out for is Jo Adell, whose athleticism might just add a couple of key RBIs. It’s going to be interesting to see how Kyle Hendricks performs on the mound as he tries to give the Angels a solid start, focusing on delivering those strikeouts while steering clear from allowing the Astros too many landing blows.

Moving over to the Houston Astros, they've got Jose Altuve who is always a crowd favorite. This guy has been showing off with his solid batting average and seems poised to nab a couple of hits. Altuve’s ability to keep the scoreboard ticking is crucial. And let’s not overlook Yordan Alvarez, who has been a sentinel of consistency and might drive in some crucial RBIs to pad the Astros' run total. Hayden Wesneski, on the pitching side, seems ready to take on the challenge and could rack up strikeouts, keeping the Angels on their toes throughout the early innings.

So, who takes the cake? The tilt could easily swing in favor of the Astros if their key players maintain their momentum, especially with Wesneski pitching. However, the Angels can turn the tables if Trout delivers his usual top-notch performance and the rest of the lineup aids in a few timely hits. At the end of the day, it’s going to be a nail-biter, but the Astros seem to have the upper hand, thanks to their ability to juggle strong pitching and a sprinkle of batting magic. But hey, that's just my take – anything can happen in baseball, right?

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