The L.A. Angels play their third straight road game going for the sweep against the defending champs. But you're only as good as your starter and the Angels go with Nick Tropeano, with batters hitting .295 off him. He missed last season after undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2016 and the Angels are 4-9 against winning teams. Houston has great talent and balance, sixth in baseball in runs scored, fourth in on-base percentage, third in fielding percentage, while the pitching staff is #1 with a 2.44 team ERA. Starter Justin Verlander has posted a 1.08 ERA in 10 regular-season outings since joining the Astros in August. He has allowed just 17 hits and three walks in 32+ innings for an impressive 0.77 WHIP with opposing batters hitting just .152 against him. The Astros are on a 25-8 run at home, 50-24 following a loss, and 36-15 against a right-handed starter. Play Houston.
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MLB
Los Angeles at Houston
April 25, 2018
2:10 PM Eastern
1.5 units on Houston -200 (moneyline) (risk 1.5 to return 2.25)
Result:
WIN
WIN
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