MLB Prop Bets: Houston Astros vs Los Angeles Angels (August 18, 2026)
The Los Angeles Angels (49-76) face the Houston Astros (63-62) at Daikin Park on Tuesday at 8:10pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. George Klassen is the probable pitcher for the Angels, while Cristian Javier is the probable pitcher for the Astros. The Astros are favored to win at -172, while the Angels are at +142. The total runs line is set at 9.0, with OVER at -118 and UNDER at -102.
- The Angels (-143) have a 59-66 Run Line record this season, while the Astros (+119) hold a record of 64-61.
- The Angels have a 52-71-2 O/U record this season (meaning 52 games have gone over the total runs line, 71 have gone under and two have resulted in a push). The Astros have a 66-52-7 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Angels are averaging 4.1 runs per game this season (T26th in the league). Comparatively, the Astros are averaging +0.6 more at 4.6 runs (10th).
- In the field, the Angels are allowing 4.7 runs per game this season (21st in the league), while the Astros are allowing an average of 4.8 runs (25th).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Angels are at .235 (ranking 26th in the Major leagues), while the Astros are batting .244 (14th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Astros are one of the best in the Major Leagues, hitting 168 to rank 3rd. Alternatively, the Angels are at the opposite end of the home run standings, hitting just 125 (26th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Angels have recorded 488 RBIs to rank 26th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Astros have recorded 549 RBIs to rank 11th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Astros have an earned run average of 4.58 this season (25th in the Majors), while The Angels have an ERA of 4.40 (23rd).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Angels have recorded 1122 this season, ranking 7th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Astros rank 10th for total strikeouts, recording 1090.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .239 against the Astros this season (11th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Angels' opponents are at .234 (8th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angels | 34-26-65 | 22-10-33 | 12-16-32 | 8-2-16 | 26-24-49 | 0-0-0 | 2-2-6 |
| Astros | 35-34-56 | 19-14-29 | 16-20-27 | 14-14-24 | 21-20-32 | 0-0-0 | 2-4-4 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angels | 46-48-31 | 29-17-19 | 17-31-12 | 14-8-4 | 32-40-27 | 0-0-0 | 5-3-2 |
| Astros | 44-52-29 | 26-23-13 | 18-29-16 | 19-23-10 | 25-29-19 | 0-0-0 | 5-4-1 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -105 and the YRFI is paying -125.
- The NRFI is 60-65 in Angels games this season. The Astros have a 53-72 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Astros recorded a 7-4 victory over the Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim when these teams last met on July 29. Yainer Diaz dominated at the plate in that matchup, notching 1 home run, 3 singles and 2 RBIs. The Astros have now won three straight against the Angels.
