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NBC Sports
6 hours ago
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- NBC Sports
Astros at Angels Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for June 20
It's Friday, June 20, and the Astros (43-32) are in Anaheim to take on the Angels (36-38). Hunter Brown is slated to take the mound for Houston against Yusei Kikuchi for Los Angeles. The Astros are coming off a 6-4 loss to the Athletics last night despite a decent effort from Colton Gordon. The Astros' pitcher only gave up two earned runs in 5.0 innings pitched. With a 7-3 loss, the Los Angeles Angels were unable to sweep the New York Yankees. Let's dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two. They have made a slight dent in the Astros' lead in the AL West. They are now only 6.5 games behind the division leaders. We've got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts. Follow Rotoworld Player News for the latest fantasy and betting player news and analysis all season long. Game details & how to watch Astros at Angels Date: Friday, June 20, 2025 Time: 9:38PM EST Site: Angel Stadium City: Anaheim, CA Network/Streaming: FanDuel Sports Home Network, Space City Home Network Never miss a second of the action and stay up-to-date with all the latest team stats and player news. Check out our day-by-day MLB schedule page, along with detailed matchup pages that update live in-game with every out. Odds for the Astros at the Angels The latest odds as of Friday: Moneyline: Astros (-184), Angels (+154) Spread: Astros -1.5 Total: 8.0 runs Probable starting pitchers for Astros at Angels Pitching matchup for June 20, 2025: Hunter Brown vs. Yusei Kikuchi Astros: Hunter Brown, (8-3, 1.88 ERA) Last outing (Minnesota Twins, 6/14): 7.0 Innings Pitched, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 3 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 12 StrikeoutsAngels: Yusei Kikuchi, (2-6, 3.05 ERA) Last outing (Baltimore Orioles, 6/15): 5.2 Innings Pitched, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 7 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 10 Strikeouts Astros: Hunter Brown, (8-3, 1.88 ERA) Last outing (Minnesota Twins, 6/14): 7.0 Innings Pitched, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 3 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 12 Strikeouts Angels: Yusei Kikuchi, (2-6, 3.05 ERA) Last outing (Baltimore Orioles, 6/15): 5.2 Innings Pitched, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 7 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 10 Strikeouts Rotoworld still has you covered with all the latest MLB player news for all 30 teams. Check out the feed page right here on NBC Sports for headlines, injuries, and transactions where you can filter by league, team, positions, and news type! Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Astros at Angels The Astros have won 5 of their last 7 divisional matchups The Under is 41-30-4 in Astros' games this season The Astros have covered the Run Line in 5 of their last 6 road games against the Angels If you're looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our MLB Top Trends tool on NBC Sports! Expert picks & predictions for tonight's game between the Astros and the Angels Please bet responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700. Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread, and over/under bet for every game on the MLB calendar based on data points like past performance, player matchups, ballpark information, and weather forecasts. Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager. Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Friday's game between the Astros and the Angels: Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Houston Astros on the Moneyline. Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Los Angeles Angels at +1.5. Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0. Want even more MLB best bets and predictions from our expert staff & tools? Check out the Expert MLB Predictions page from NBC Follow our experts on socials to keep up with all the latest content from the staff: Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas)
Winnipeg Free Press
10 hours ago
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- Winnipeg Free Press
Athletics play the Guardians in first of 3-game series
Cleveland Guardians (37-36, second in the AL Central) vs. Athletics (31-46, fifth in the AL West) West Sacramento, California; Friday, 10:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Guardians: Tanner Bibee (4-6, 3.79 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 65 strikeouts); Athletics: Jeffrey Springs (5-5, 4.52 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 66 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Guardians -125, Athletics +105; over/under is 9 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Athletics host the Cleveland Guardians on Friday to open a three-game series. The Athletics are 31-46 overall and 14-25 at home. Athletics hitters have a collective .418 slugging percentage to rank fifth in the majors. Cleveland has gone 18-21 on the road and 37-36 overall. The Guardians are 25-5 in games when they out-hit their opponents. The teams meet Friday for the first time this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Tyler Soderstrom has 11 doubles, a triple and 14 home runs for the Athletics. Nick Kurtz is 10 for 37 with three doubles and four home runs over the last 10 games. Jose Ramirez leads the Guardians with a .318 batting average, and has 15 doubles, a triple, 13 home runs, 26 walks and 35 RBIs. Angel Martinez is 9 for 37 with two RBIs over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Athletics: 5-5, .220 batting average, 4.54 ERA, outscored by 11 runs Guardians: 4-6, .213 batting average, 3.45 ERA, outscored by three runs INJURIES: Athletics: Grant Holman: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Seth Brown: 10-Day IL (elbow), Shea Langeliers: 10-Day IL (oblique), Miguel Andujar: 10-Day IL (oblique), Gunnar Hoglund: 15-Day IL (hip), Zack Gelof: 60-Day IL (hand), Jose Leclerc: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Brady Basso: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Ken Waldichuk: 60-Day IL (elbow), Luis Medina: 60-Day IL (elbow) Guardians: Andrew Walters: 60-Day IL (lat), Ben Lively: 60-Day IL (forearm), Will Brennan: 10-Day IL (forearm), Paul Sewald: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Shane Bieber: 60-Day IL (elbow), Erik Sabrowski: 60-Day IL (elbow), Trevor Stephan: 60-Day IL (elbow), John Means: 60-Day IL (elbow), Sam Hentges: 60-Day IL (shoulder) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Winnipeg Free Press
a day ago
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- Winnipeg Free Press
Astros bring 2-1 series lead over Athletics into game 4
Houston Astros (43-31, first in the AL West) vs. Athletics (30-46, fifth in the AL West) West Sacramento, California; Thursday, 10:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Colton Gordon (2-1, 4.70 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 30 strikeouts); Athletics: Jacob Lopez (1-4, 4.80 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 40 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Astros -130, Athletics +110; over/under is 10 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros lead 2-1 in a four-game series against the Athletics. The Athletics are 30-46 overall and 13-25 in home games. The Athletics rank sixth in the majors with 93 total home runs, averaging 1.2 per game. Houston has a 43-31 record overall and a 16-18 record on the road. The Astros rank eighth in the AL with 78 total home runs, averaging 1.1 per game. Thursday's game is the sixth time these teams meet this season. The Astros have a 4-1 advantage in the season series. TOP PERFORMERS: Jacob Wilson has a .359 batting average to lead the Athletics, and has 15 doubles and eight home runs. Brent Rooker is 10 for 35 with two home runs and four RBIs over the last 10 games. Jeremy Pena has 15 doubles, a triple and nine home runs for the Astros. Cam Smith is 16 for 40 with five doubles, two home runs and nine RBIs over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Athletics: 5-5, .217 batting average, 4.18 ERA, outscored by nine runs Astros: 7-3, .305 batting average, 2.73 ERA, outscored opponents by 29 runs INJURIES: Athletics: Seth Brown: 10-Day IL (elbow), Shea Langeliers: 10-Day IL (oblique), Miguel Andujar: 10-Day IL (oblique), Gunnar Hoglund: 15-Day IL (hip), Zack Gelof: 60-Day IL (hand), Jose Leclerc: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Brady Basso: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Ken Waldichuk: 60-Day IL (elbow), Luis Medina: 60-Day IL (elbow) Astros: Brendan Rodgers: 10-Day IL (oblique), Lance McCullers: 15-Day IL (foot), Jacob Melton: 10-Day IL (ankle), Spencer Arrighetti: 60-Day IL (thumb), Chas McCormick: 10-Day IL (oblique), Ronel Blanco: 60-Day IL (elbow), Zach Dezenzo: 10-Day IL (hand), Hayden Wesneski: 60-Day IL (elbow), Yordan Alvarez: 10-Day IL (hand), Luis Garcia: 60-Day IL (elbow), Cristian Javier: 60-Day IL (elbow), J.P. France: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Taylor Trammell: 10-Day IL (calf), Pedro Leon: 10-Day IL (knee) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Winnipeg Free Press
a day ago
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- Winnipeg Free Press
Angels try to keep win streak alive against the Yankees
Los Angeles Angels (36-37, third in the AL West) vs. New York Yankees (42-31, first in the AL East) New York; Thursday, 1:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Angels: Tyler Anderson (2-4, 4.44 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 61 strikeouts); Yankees: Carlos Rodon (8-5, 3.01 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, 107 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Yankees -272, Angels +220; over/under is 9 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Angels will try to keep their three-game win streak alive when they visit the New York Yankees. New York is 21-15 at home and 42-31 overall. The Yankees are 20-10 in games when they hit at least two home runs. Los Angeles has gone 21-21 in road games and 36-37 overall. The Angels have an 18-7 record in games when they out-hit their opponents. The teams match up Thursday for the seventh time this season. The season series is tied 3-3. TOP PERFORMERS: Aaron Judge leads the Yankees with a .366 batting average, and has 17 doubles, two triples, 26 home runs, 47 walks and 60 RBIs. Cody Bellinger is 9 for 40 with a home run and two RBIs over the past 10 games. Taylor Ward leads the Angels with 32 extra base hits (13 doubles, a triple and 18 home runs). Jo Adell is 7 for 35 with three home runs and seven RBIs over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Yankees: 3-7, .205 batting average, 2.69 ERA, outscored by two runs Angels: 6-4, .211 batting average, 3.10 ERA, outscored by two runs INJURIES: Yankees: Luke Weaver: 15-Day IL (hamstring), Oswaldo Cabrera: 10-Day IL (ankle), Marcus Stroman: 15-Day IL (knee), Jake Cousins: 60-Day IL (elbow), Gerrit Cole: 60-Day IL (elbow), Luis Gil: 60-Day IL (back) Angels: Jorge Soler: day-to-day (back), Chris Taylor: 10-Day IL (hand), Yoan Moncada: 10-Day IL (knee), Robert Stephenson: 15-Day IL (biceps), Ben Joyce: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Anthony Rendon: 60-Day IL (hip) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Fox Sports
a day ago
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- Fox Sports
Astros bring 2-1 series lead over Athletics into game 4
Associated Press Houston Astros (43-31, first in the AL West) vs. Athletics (30-46, fifth in the AL West) West Sacramento, California; Thursday, 10:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Colton Gordon (2-1, 4.70 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 30 strikeouts); Athletics: Jacob Lopez (1-4, 4.80 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 40 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Astros -130, Athletics +110; over/under is 10 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros lead 2-1 in a four-game series against the Athletics. The Athletics are 30-46 overall and 13-25 in home games. The Athletics rank sixth in the majors with 93 total home runs, averaging 1.2 per game. Houston has a 43-31 record overall and a 16-18 record on the road. The Astros rank eighth in the AL with 78 total home runs, averaging 1.1 per game. Thursday's game is the sixth time these teams meet this season. The Astros have a 4-1 advantage in the season series. TOP PERFORMERS: Jacob Wilson has a .359 batting average to lead the Athletics, and has 15 doubles and eight home runs. Brent Rooker is 10 for 35 with two home runs and four RBIs over the last 10 games. Jeremy Pena has 15 doubles, a triple and nine home runs for the Astros. Cam Smith is 16 for 40 with five doubles, two home runs and nine RBIs over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Athletics: 5-5, .217 batting average, 4.18 ERA, outscored by nine runs Astros: 7-3, .305 batting average, 2.73 ERA, outscored opponents by 29 runs INJURIES: Athletics: Seth Brown: 10-Day IL (elbow), Shea Langeliers: 10-Day IL (oblique), Miguel Andujar: 10-Day IL (oblique), Gunnar Hoglund: 15-Day IL (hip), Zack Gelof: 60-Day IL (hand), Jose Leclerc: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Brady Basso: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Ken Waldichuk: 60-Day IL (elbow), Luis Medina: 60-Day IL (elbow) Astros: Brendan Rodgers: 10-Day IL (oblique), Lance McCullers: 15-Day IL (foot), Jacob Melton: 10-Day IL (ankle), Spencer Arrighetti: 60-Day IL (thumb), Chas McCormick: 10-Day IL (oblique), Ronel Blanco: 60-Day IL (elbow), Zach Dezenzo: 10-Day IL (hand), Hayden Wesneski: 60-Day IL (elbow), Yordan Alvarez: 10-Day IL (hand), Luis Garcia: 60-Day IL (elbow), Cristian Javier: 60-Day IL (elbow), J.P. France: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Taylor Trammell: 10-Day IL (calf), Pedro Leon: 10-Day IL (knee) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. recommended
