Los Angeles Angels vs Houston Astros Picks and Predictions June 20th 2025

Los Angeles Angels vs Houston Astros June 20th 2025

The Houston Astros will take on the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on Friday, June 20, 2025. The game is set to start at 9:38 PM under clear skies with a light breeze. Fans can catch the action on SCHN as these AL West rivals meet for a night game.

The Astros, led by manager Joe Espada, have a 43-31 record this season. Their road record stands at 16-18. On the other side, the Angels, managed by Ron Washington, hold a 36-38 record. They have a home record of 15-16. Hunter Brown will start for the Astros with an ERA of 1.88, while Yusei Kikuchi will pitch for the Angels with an ERA of 3.05.

Astros vs Angels Key Information

• Sport: Baseball
• Teams: Houston Astros vs. Los Angeles Angels
• Venue: Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Anaheim, CA
• Date: Friday, June 20, 2025
• Betting Odds: Astros MoneyLine -183, Angels MoneyLine +156

The Astros Can Win If…

The Houston Astros are coming off an impressive 11-4 victory against the Athletics. Framber Valdez pitched six innings, allowing only two earned runs. Key hitters like Victor Caratini and Jose Altuve both went 3-for-4 with a home run, driving in three runs each.

The Astros have a strong batting lineup, ranking second in the league with a .259 batting average. They are also fifth in strikeouts, showing their ability to challenge opposing pitchers. With Hunter Brown’s 1.88 ERA and a WHIP of 0.93, the Astros have a reliable starting pitcher to lead them.

Jeremy Peña leads the team with a .321 batting average, while Isaac Paredes has contributed 15 home runs. The Astros’ pitching staff holds the lowest batting average against at .218. Their combination of strong hitting and pitching gives them a good chance to win the next game.

The Angels Can Win If…

The Los Angeles Angels are coming off a 7-3 loss to the New York Yankees. Despite the loss, the team showed power with three home runs. Mike Trout, Jo Adell, and Taylor Ward each hit a homer, contributing to the team’s offensive efforts.

The Angels have a strong chance to win with their impressive home run stats. They rank 3rd in the league with 105 home runs this season. Their slugging percentage is 12th, showing their ability to hit for extra bases.

Yusei Kikuchi will be on the mound for the Angels. He has a solid ERA of 3.05, which can help limit the Astros’ offense. With the support of power hitters like Mike Trout and Jo Adell, the Angels have a good chance to take the game.

The Lean

The Astros are favored to win with a MoneyLine of -183. Their strong pitching, with a 3.42 ERA and a .218 batting average against, ranks them 6th and 1st, respectively. The Angels’ pitching struggles with a 4.67 ERA, ranking 24th. The model projects the Astros to win with a score of 5-3.

The total for the game is set at 8.0. The Astros’ pitching is strong, and the Angels’ batting average is .225, ranking 21st. The model projects a total score of 8, aligning with the set line. The recommendation is to take the under.

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Astros and Their Ace Visit Confident Angels Club

The first-place Houston Astros will look to continue their dominance over a division rival when they open a three-game series against the host Los Angeles Angels on Friday night. But they’ll face an Angels team that is feeling good after a statement series win in New York.

The Hunter Brown Experience

A huge reason for the Astros’ success has been the emergence of right-hander Hunter Brown (8-3, 1.88 ERA) as a true ace. Brown enters Friday’s start with the best ERA in the American League and has allowed two or fewer earned runs in four straight starts.

“Hunter came determined and focused,” Astros manager Joe Espada said of his last outing. “He was making really good pitches… He was executing everything.” His performance has him ranked among the best pitchers across all MLB teams.

Can Kikuchi Solve His Houston Problem?

The Angels will counter with a talented arm in lefty Yusei Kikuchi (2-6, 3.05 ERA), who has been strong this season. However, the Astros have been his Achilles’ heel throughout his career. In 14 career starts against Houston, Kikuchi has a 1-5 record and a 6.00 ERA. This historical struggle will be a key focus on the scores and odds board.

Angels Not Backing Down

Despite Kikuchi’s struggles against Houston, the Angels are not intimidated. They are coming off an impressive series where they went into the Bronx and won three of four against the Yankees.

“We won three games. I’m not going to put any more stock into that,” a pragmatic manager Ron Washington said. “We’ll see where the season ends up.” This kind of veteran leadership is a fascinating topic in our expert betting guide.

To see if our experts think Kikuchi can finally solve the Astros, check out our daily MLB picks.