Los Angeles Angels @ Houston Astros - August 31, 2025

The Houston Astros will beat the Los Angeles Angels. The Los Angeles Angels will cover the spread, and the total will go over.

The Astros bring an efficient offense into this matchup, averaging 4.2 runs per game while racking up approximately 8.5 hits. Their batting average sits at .246, which, while not stellar, reflects their ability to get runners on base consistently. Pitching-wise, their earned run average (ERA) of 3.9 indicates they can limit opposing teams’ scoring opportunities, laying a solid foundation for victory.

Conversely, the Angels slightly edge the Astros in scoring with an average of 4.3 runs, but this comes at the cost of a lower batting average of .225 and a strikingly poor ERA of 4.9 for their pitching staff. This discrepancy suggests that while the Angels can put runs on the board, their pitching struggles to contain the opposition. Given the statistical profiles, I predict a higher-scoring game, wherein the Astros capitalize on the Angels’ pitching challenges. Therefore, expect the total runs to exceed projections, supporting my belief that the Astros will emerge victorious while the Angels manage to keep the game competitive enough to cover the spread.