MLB Prop Bets: Houston Astros vs Los Angeles Angels (August 19, 2026)
The Los Angeles Angels (50-76) face the Houston Astros (63-63) at Daikin Park on Wednesday at 8:10pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Walbert Ureña is the probable pitcher for the Angels, while the Astros' probable pitcher remains unclear. The Astros are favored to win at -163, while the Angels are at +135. The total runs line is set at 8.5, with OVER at -117 and UNDER at -103.
- The Angels (-157) have a 60-66 Run Line record this season, while the Astros (+130) hold a record of 64-62.
- The Angels have a 52-72-2 O/U record this season (meaning 52 games have gone over the total runs line, 72 have gone under and two have resulted in a push). The Astros have a 66-53-7 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Angels are averaging 4.0 runs per game this season (26th in the league). Comparatively, the Astros are averaging +0.5 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 25th in the Major leagues), while the Astros are batting .243 (18th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Astros are one of the best in the Major Leagues, hitting 169 to rank 3rd. Alternatively, the Angels are at the opposite end of the home run standings, hitting just 126 (26th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Angels have recorded 491 RBIs to rank 25th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Astros have recorded 550 RBIs to rank 12th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Astros have an earned run average of 4.57 this season (25th in the Majors), while The Angels have an ERA of 4.37 (22nd).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Angels have recorded 1132 this season, ranking 7th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Astros rank 10th for total strikeouts, recording 1098.
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 .233 (7th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angels | 34-26-66 | 22-10-33 | 12-16-33 | 8-2-16 | 26-24-50 | 0-0-0 | 1-2-7 |
| Astros | 35-34-57 | 19-14-30 | 16-20-27 | 14-14-25 | 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 | 47-48-31 | 29-17-19 | 18-31-12 | 14-8-4 | 33-40-27 | 0-0-0 | 5-3-2 |
| Astros | 44-53-29 | 26-24-13 | 18-29-16 | 19-24-10 | 25-29-19 | 0-0-0 | 4-5-1 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -115 and the YRFI is paying -115.
- The NRFI is 61-65 in Angels games this season. The Astros have a 54-72 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Angels recorded an upset 3-1 victory over the Astros at Daikin Park yesterday. Josh Lowe went yard en route to that victory, hitting a home run to go with an RBI. That result snapped the Astros' three-game winning streak against the Angels.
