On the evening of September 13, 2024, the Houston Astros are set to clash with the Los Angeles Angels at the Angel Stadium of Anaheim. The game, scheduled to start at 9:38 PM, will take place under clear skies. Yusei Kikuchi, with an ERA of 4.309, will lead the pitching for the Astros. The Angels will counter with Samuel Aldegheri, who enters the game with a superior ERA of 2.455.

In the 2024 AL West Division, the Astros currently find themselves in 5th place, sporting a record of 78-68, with a winning percentage of 0.53. They have shown consistent divisional play, acquiring a 22-20 record. Fresh off a win, they’ve gathered some momentum with 4 wins in their last 10 games. On the other hand, the Angels are struggling at 14th in the same division, holding a 60-86 record and a winning percentage of just 0.41. They’ve lost their last two games and have an identical number of wins in their recent 10 games.

In terms of betting odds for the upcoming matchup, the points spread is set at 1.5, favoring the Astros by a narrow margin. The over/under for the game is poised at 8.5, indicating expectations of a moderately high-scoring affair. For those looking at moneyline bets, the Astros are favored with odds of -204, while the Angels are underdogs at +170. These odds suggest a tilt towards Houston, reflecting their slightly better season performance and recent form.