Los Angeles Angels vs Houston Astros Prediction 4/13/25 MLB Picks

-The Astros’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving LA

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Houston

-Recent betting trends in games played between LA and Houston

-A summary that ties it all together produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Angels and Astros. 

Angels Figuring It Out?

Don’t look now but the Angels have gotten out to a fast start and they are coming off another win on Saturday. The Angels pitching gave up only one hit and three runs. Tyler Anderson got the start and he went 5.2 innings giving up one hit and zero runs. MIke Trout had another strong game driving in two runs, and his bat is finally figuring it out. On Friday the pitching wasn’t as strong, so it was a good thing to see the pitching step up. 

The Angels offense is averaging 5.14 runs while their pitching is giving up 5.07 runs per game. The offense is ranked 5th while the pitching has been ranked 25th. Maybe they can lean on the last game and continue the pitching success. Kyle Hendricks will be on the mound for LA and he sits with a 0-0 record and an ERA of 1.64. In his last start against the Tampa Bay Rays he went five innings giving up two hits and zero runs. 

Why the Angels Will Beat the Astros

• The Astros have lost four of their last five games as favorites.
• The Angels have won seven of their last eight day games against AL West opponents following a win.
• The Astros have failed to cover the run line in each of their last nine games as favorites after playing the previous day.
• The Angels have covered the run line in each of their last five day games against AL West opponents following a win.
• The Angels have led after 5 innings in four of their last five games at Daikin Park against AL West opponents that held a losing record.

Which Astros Offense Shows Up?

Two games ago, the Astros' offense scored 14 runs, and they ended up cruising to the victory. On Saturday, though, the Astros scored only one run total, and that led to the defeat. Isaac Parades hit the only home run for Houston. Ryan Gusto was on the mound and he went four innings giving up four hits and three runs. On Friday, Cam Smith had a strong game hitting a home run and driving in three RBIs and Yainer Diaz also hit a home run and drove in four RBIs. 

The Astros are averaging 3.78 runs while their pitching is giving up 3.93 runs per game. The offense overall is ranked 19th and they really need to find a way to get a more consistent offense. Jose Altuve has hit three home runs and driven in six RBIs. Hayden Wesneski sits with a 0-1 record and an ERA of 3.75. Against the Seattle Mariners he went seven innings giving up three hits and two runs.

Why the Astros Will Beat the Angels

• The Astros have won each of their last 11 games as home favorites against the Angels following a loss.
• The Angels have lost each of their last six day games against the Astros at Daikin Park following a road win.
• The Astros have covered the run line in each of their last six day games against the Angels at Daikin Park following a home loss.
• The Angels have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last nine day games against the Astros at Daikin Park following a win.
• The Astros have led after 3 innings in four of their last five games against the Angels.
• The Astros have led after 5 innings in four of their last five games against the Angels.

LA Angels vs Houston Astros Prediction 

This is going to be a lower-scoring game, and both offenses are going to really struggle to get anything going here. Hendricks has been super impressive this season, and he’s going to dominate again here. Wesneski gave up two runs in his last start and he’s going to really step up again here. Don't forget, more often than not, the offense for the Astros has been an issue, and they are going to have some major issues against Hendricks. Back the under to cash here with ease.