Los Angeles Angels vs Houston Astros Prediction – 8/30/2025
The Houston Astros and Los Angeles Angels will meet in the second game of a four-game set at Daikin Park on Saturday. The Astros got a shutout win in the series opener and the Angels are searching for offense in this contest as they look to even the series. Here, I break down this matchup in MLB and give you my Angels vs Astros prediction for the evening.
Our Angels vs Astros Pick
- Pick: Over 9.5
- Confidence: ★★★★☆
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Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Los Angeles Angels at Houston Astros
- Date & Time: Saturday, August 30, 2025, 7:10 PM ET
- Starting Pitchers: Kyle Hendricks vs Spencer Arrighetti
- Stadium: Daikin Park, Houston, TX
- Broadcast: MLB.tv
Key Storylines
Pitching matchup
Kyle Hendricks takes the ball for the Angels in this contest. He is 6-9 with a 5.04 ERA for the year. He has just 87 strikeouts in 130.1 innings this season. He has taken damage in recent outings and the Astros will like their chances to put runs on the board in this game. Spencer Arrighetti gets the call on the mound for Houston. He is 1-5 with a 6.21 ERA for the year and his struggles could negate the advantage that the Houston offense has against Hendricks.
Key Players
Carlos Correa and Yordan Alvarez will be the key players for the Astros in this game. They both drove in runs in Houston’s 2-0 win over the Angels last night and they will be counted on to produce offense again here. The Angels will be searching for offense from anyone after being shut out last night.
Recent team streaks
- Houston has won three games in a row going into this AL West matchup with the Angels.
- The Angels have lost three games in a row and four of their last five.
Best Player Props
| Player | Prop |
|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | Over 0.5 Home Runs |
| Jeremy Pena | Over 1.5 Total Bases |
| Jo Adell | Over 1.5 Total Bases |
Betting Trends & H2H
- The Astros have a 5-2 lead in their season series against the Angels.
- Houston has won two straight meetings with the Angels.
- The first game of this three-game series stayed under the total with two total runs scored.
Angels vs Astros Model Projection
Score Projection: Los Angeles Angels 5 – Houston Astros 6
Win Probability: Los Angeles Angels 34%, Houston Astros 66%
Final Thoughts
Trusting either of these starting pitchers to perform at a high level feels like a difficult decision to justify. I am going to go with the over as my best bet for this contest. I think both Hendricks and Arrighetti get hit consistently in the early stages of this game and that both of these lineups are able to get into a rhythm that will last throughout the game. Look for these teams to combine for at least 10 runs no matter who comes out on top here.
