Los Angeles Angels vs Houston Astros Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 08/29/25

The Los Angeles Angels hand the ball to veteran lefty Tyler Anderson, who has been one of the steadier arms in a bad rotation this season. Anderson owns a 4.73 ERA and 1.37 WHIP with 103 strikeouts. He was especially sharp early in the year, carrying a 2.68 ERA through his first 40 innings, and he’s continued to deliver quality starts by limiting hard contact and working efficiently with his fastball/changeup mix. While his numbers have drifted upward over the summer, Anderson remains dependable and gives the Angels a chance to compete when he’s on the mound. Backed by a lineup that still has power in Mike Trout, Taylor Ward, and Logan O’Hoppe, Los Angeles has the tools to give Anderson run support in a favorable home setting.

The Houston Astros counter with Cristian Javier, who is working his way back from Tommy John surgery and made his season debut in early August. In that start, Javier lasted 5 innings, allowing 2 runs while flashing his fastball velocity and mixing in a new sinker to complement his usual repertoire. Though the outing was encouraging, it marked just his 4th start of the season, and some rust and inconsistency are to be expected. Houston’s offense has also hit a post–All-Star break slump while its pitching staff has looked vulnerable, making Javier’s return more of a question mark than a sure boost. With Anderson providing steadier production and the Angels offense capable of capitalizing at home, the edge goes to Angels ML as the stronger side in this matchup.

Angels vs Astros prediction: Angels ML (+140) available at time of publishing. Playable to any number.

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